Senior Network Exploitation Engineer

Nyla Technology Solutions•Annapolis Junction, MD

35d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an aggressive, hands-on Red Team / Cyber Assessment Engineer to join our technical assessment team in Annapolis Junction, MD, with periodic OCONUS travel requirements. In this role, you will execute adversarial assessments, emulate real-world threat actors, and evaluate complex network architectures to identify vulnerabilities before adversaries can exploit them. You won't just run automated scanners—you will conduct full-scope Red Team engagements, perform deep network anomaly analysis, leverage the MITRE ATT&CK framework, and author comprehensive mitigation reports to harden critical infrastructure. If you thrive on offensive cyber operations, analyzing raw telemetry for Indicators of Compromise (IOCs), and delivering high-impact security assessments, you’ll fit right in with Team Nyla.

Requirements

ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED
Proven track record conducting offensive security assessments, adversarial emulations, and technical vulnerability evaluations.
Demonstrated capability to author detailed assessment findings, technical threat reports, and actionable remediation plans.
Strong expertise in network traffic analysis, anomaly detection, IOC identification, and multi-source telemetry evaluation.
Deep working knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework, NIST cybersecurity controls, and ISO 27001 standards.
Willingness and ability to undertake periodic OCONUS travel for on-site assessment operations.
Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline, PLUS 7+ years of professional cybersecurity and Red Team assessment experience OR Master’s Degree in a related technical field, PLUS 5+ years of specialized offensive security and threat assessment experience OR High School Diploma / GED , PLUS 11+ years of hands-on technical experience in cybersecurity operations, network assessment, and Red Teaming in lieu of a degree.

Nice To Haves

Industry certifications such as OSCP, CRTP, CRTE, CRTO, or equivalent penetration testing credentials.
Practical experience with ethical hacking, exploit development, post-exploitation techniques, and manual penetration testing.
Understanding of Zero Trust architecture and modern network infrastructure hardening.
Experience supporting defensive monitoring, detection engineering, or joint Purple Team exercises.
Basic proficiency in Python for automated parsing, custom payload delivery, or quick assessment scripting.