COMPANY
The Clear Ridge Difference
Delivered by 90+ talented and experienced professionals supported by an unmatched foundation of business expertise and a family-oriented culture based on sound, proven principles demonstrated by prior performance in the military and civilian sectors.
Our Mission
We serve the nation by delivering trusted cyberspace operations capabilities through high-performing teams, strong partnerships, unwavering integrity, and the care, culture, and adaptability of a small business—solving the toughest challenges in national security while investing in our people.
Our Vision
To be the nation’s most trusted small business partner for cyberspace operations—known for having an elite cadre of experts, innovative technology, people-first mentality, and life-changing support to those we serve and employ.
Our Journey
CRD Launches
Jeff Bullock launches Clear Ridge Defense with the goal of proving elite cyberspace operations professional services to the DoD and IC, sharing lessons learned across the Service Cyber Components.
First Subcontract
CRD inks our first subcontract supporting USMC cyberspace operations capability development and planning support for incident response fly-away-kits.
ISO 9001 Certification
CRD invests early into an ISO 9001-certified Quality Management System (QMS), proving our commitment to mature and repeatable processes and procedures.
CRD Joins the bwtech@UMBC Cyber Incubator
Demand signal drove the need to formal office space with likeminded, innovative companies with a cybersecurity focus.
A Formal Partnership is Formed
Jeff’s mentor, Chris Comstock, joins CRD as a full partner and Chief Operating Officer (COO), bringing a wealth of IC experience to the table.
DoD & IC Growth
Surpassing five employees allowed CRD to carry formal benefits and 401k offerings, as foundation for future growth. CRD supports DoD and IC organizations allowing for staff career progression.
DCAA Approved Accounting System
CRD invests early on in our Unanet accounting system and receives DCAA approval, capable of supporting customer-preferred Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) type contracts.
Strong Partnerships and Continued Growth
Through building strong partnerships with industry and building a reputation for top talent, CRD grows to ~25 personnel across 5+ active subcontracts.
COVID Strikes
Unprecedented times for cleared government contracting, but CRD proudly kept all employees paid, even when many of those costs were never recouped, building trust across our growing team of experts.
Voted #140 Fastest Growing Company by Inc. 5000 Magazine
We proudly receive a recognition for the rapid growth experienced over the past three years. Later this year we receive our first of several consecutive Baltimore Top Workplace awards.
Full-Time Recruitment
Until now, recruitment was a collateral duty for our Leadership Team and Contract Leads; now we were ready to handle the influx of Q1 candidate applications.
Bigger Feats in Mind
The year 2022 as a whole was a year of deliberate planning for the next level of growth for CRD: establishing strategic plans, GWAC pursuits, and organizational/geographic goals, that would set CRD up for future prime contract bids.
First Prime Bid
CRD bid our first prime contract, and won, supporting United States Cyber Command, formalizing a growing partnership with our cyberspace operations clients, now employing 50+ rockstars.
Second Prime Win
CRD wins a large $113M contract supporting USMC cyberspace operations with our foundational client, where we originally began as a company.
CMMI Level 3 Certified for Services
Approaching 100 personnel, CRD receives CMMI Level 3 Certification for our Service model, endorsing our approach to service delivery and continuous improvement.
Facility Expansion
Contract demand signal, internal research and development goals, and the need for a central spot for our team to collaborate, drove our expansion to a new company headquarters and development lab in Columbia, MD.
Team Certifications
The talented team here at Clear Ridge Defense is constantly working to better themselves in their respective fields, and actively hold the following certifications:
- Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE)
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
- Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH)
- Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (C|TIA)
- GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA)
- GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM)
- GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE)
- Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
- CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA PenTest+
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA A+
- Social Engineering Pentest Professional (SEPP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- DAWIA Program Manager Level 3
- Scaled Agile – Certified SAFe® Agilist
- Certified Authorization Professional (CAP)
“Whether you’re a future client looking for a premier service provider, or a future team member with a highly specialized, niche skill set – you will find that Clear Ridge has been carefully forged with a unique culture and business model that brings highly competitive salaries and rewarded staff to the table to take on the toughest cyberspace challenges. Let’s connect and see how we can help.”
- Jeff Bullock, CEO & Founder of Clear Ridge Defense
Prime Contracts
Learn more about each contract, the scope, the period of performance, and instructions on how to buy from those contract vehicles:
GSA MAS + HACS SIN
Through the General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract, a Government-Wide Acquisition Vehicle (GWAC), CRD supports Information Technology Professional Services and/or labor categories…
Seaport-NxG
As part of the SeaPort – Next Generation (SeaPort-NxG) contract, Clear Ridge Defense (CRD) responds to task orders issued by Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Naval Information Warfare Systems Command…
GSA OASIS+
Through the GSA OASIS+ MAC Program Small Business contract—a government-wide, multiple-award, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) program—Clear Ridge Defense aligns with Intelligence Services Domain…
MDA SHIELD
MDA SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) is a multiple award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract from the Missile Defense Agency (MDA)…
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