Clear Ridge Defense

Computer Programmer

Clear Ridge Defense

Quantico, VAPosted May 26, 2026

Job description

Clear Ridge Defense is seeking a TS/SCI cleared professional to serve as a Computer Programmer (Level III) in Quantico, VA.

Roles and Responsibilities

You will...

  • Plan and execute no-notice and cooperative Red Team operations across enterprise, application, and cloud environments
  • Identify and exploit network, host, and application-level vulnerabilities
  • Produce detailed technical findings and recommendations for remediation
  • Prepare, update, document, and present course materials that cover TTPs

Must-Haves

You possess...

  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills
  • A TS/SCI clearance
  • Five or more years of relevant cybersecurity experience
  • Understanding of Windows and Linux systems, networking fundamentals, and enterprise services (e.g., Active Directory)
  • Possess and maintain a DoD 8570 CSSP Auditor certification: CySA +, CEH, CISA, GSNA, CFR, PenTest+
  • One of the following certifications to meet DoD 8140 certification requirements: CySA +, SecurityX (CASP+), CISM, CISA, CISSO, CISSP, CPTE, CFR, FITSP-A, GPEN, GCSA, GSEC, GSNA
  • An ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace with unique TTPs

Nice-To-Haves

  • Leadership experience
  • An Associates degree or higher
  • Offensive-security certifications such as OSCP, OSEP, OSCE, CRTO. CRTL, GXPN
  • Cloud platforms and services (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Custom tooling, payload or, command-and-control (C2) development

Additional Information

Ranking #5 in Maryland and #7 in Government Services! And see how we were ranked a 2025 Top Workplace by the Baltimore Sun!

Clear Ridge Defense is the premier service solutions provider supporting the Service and Joint cyberspace operations and intelligence community in three core areas of expertise:

Cyber Systems & Software Engineering

Cyber Intelligence & Operations Planning

Security Risk Analysis, Mitigation & Training

All delivered by highly talented and focused team members that are supported by an unmatched professional and family-oriented culture that leverages and builds on sound, proven principles.

Benefits Snapshot:

100% Fully-Covered Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

100% Fully-Covered Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

100% Fully-Covered Life and AD&D Insurance

Unique Flexible PTO

11 Paid Federal Holidays

$500 New Uniform Bonus for Transitioning Military

Monthly Tax-Free Cell Phone Stipend

Monthly Tax-Free Gym Wellness / Streaming Subscription Stipend to include Amazon Prime, Netflix, Audible, etc.

Competitive 401k Matching to plan for retirement

Free financial advising from qualified experts

Annual $5,000 Training Allotment

One-of-a-kind Referral Program: $250/mo indefinitely per succesful referral, with no limit to number of referrals you can have

Business Development and Client Expansion Bonuses

Monthly Company-Paid Socials and Events

Access to our Company Swag Store

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.