Summary
Rob Weiss is a Senior CNO/CND Engineer with a 30+ year foundation in software and systems engineering and 13 years focused on cyber operations, offensive and defensive tooling. He has led research and engineering teams across government and defense contractors, building bespoke red/blue team capabilities, R&D toolchains, and practical information security solutions. Currently at Red Alpha, his recent roles include senior engineering and director positions where he translated deep technical research into deployable countermeasure technologies. Based in Annapolis, Rob blends hands-on ethical hacking expertise with systems-level thinking, often moving between code, hardware, and operational tradecraft. A longtime coach and mentor (including a decade coaching sailing), he brings calm leadership and an educator’s mindset to high-pressure cyber engagements. Colleagues rely on him for pragmatic, tool-focused innovation that closes the gap between research prototypes and mission-ready systems.
13 years of coding experience
31 years of employment as a software developer
Central High