Senior Cybersecurity SME / Lead - RED Team (Top Secret clearance required)

Paradyme, a CATHEXIS Company is a rapidly growing government technology leader that puts service first, for its customers, its team and the communities it supports. We harness DevSecOps and Agile development processes to deliver exceptional results for digital transformations. Based in Tysons Corner, VA, our award-winning culture sets it apart through its team’s deep commitment to service and collaboration with its customers, each other and the community. Learn more at PARADYME.

Paradyme is seeking experienced Senior Cybersecurity SME / Team Lead for upcoming projects in support of major federal law enforcement and intelligence customers.  The people in these positions will work in secured federal facilities in:  Washington, DC; Huntsville, AL; and Clarksburg, WV.

A current TOP SECRET clearance is required to be considered.

We are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst – Subject Matter Expert, Red Team Analyst to conduct advanced threat emulation operations. This role requires a technical expert who can be part fo the Operations Red Team to simulate real-world cyber threats, and collaborate across teams to enhance the government customers Cybersecurity posture. The ideal candidate will bring deep offensive security expertise, practical experience, and a passion for continuous innovation in a high-stakes environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Create Operational Plans and Strategies to set the foundation of the Red Team Operations

• Work with Team to meet cybersecurity objectives
• Execute objective-based, time-constrained threat scenarios
• Tailor operations to emulate realistic threat profiles, including APTs and insider threats

Threat Emulation and Attack Simulation

• Deploy offensive tools and techniques, including social engineering and custom network exploitation tools
• Simulate known and emerging threats to test and improve security readiness
• Maintain and evolve Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) to reflect current adversary behaviors
• Define and enforce rules of engagement to ensure safe and effective operations

Collaboration and Cross-Functional Coordination

• Partner with Blue and Purple Teams to improve detection and response capabilities
• Collaborate with government business and technical leadership to deliver actionable insights
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions and threat briefings across teams

Tool Development and Customization

• Evaluate and enhance offensive toolsets and techniques
• Recommend and implement innovative solutions to stay ahead of evolving defenses

Reporting and Communication

• Translate technical findings into actionable recommendations for leadership
• Produce detailed post-operation reports outlining vulnerabilities, attack paths, and mitigation strategies
• Present high-level summaries to executive leadership on security posture and readiness

Continuous Improvement and Innovation

• Continuously refine Red Team methodologies based on threat intelligence and operational feedback
• Integrate lessons learned into future operations to enhance realism and effectiveness
• Stay abreast of emerging cyber threats and trends to inform Red Team strategies

Required Qualifications:

• 8-12 years of Cybersecurity experience with the ability to lead a team
• Proven expertise in Red Team operations, threat emulation, and offensive security.
• Strong understanding of adversary TTPs, MITRE ATT&CK framework, and ethical hacking principles.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Certifications or equivalent advanced certification as recognized under DoD 8140, (one required, more than one preferred):

• CISSP or CISM
• CISA
• SANS GIAC (e.g., GPEN, GCIH, GWAPT)
• OSCP
• CEH

Paradyme, a CATHEXIS Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact HR@paradyme.us