Job Title: Senior Offensive Cyber Operator
Location: Fort Meade, Maryland
TS/SCI Required
The Senior Offensive Cyber Operator leads and executes advanced cyber exploitation operations in support of national-level mission objectives. This role designs exploitation strategies, develops advanced tooling, and provides technical leadership for offensive cyber missions in highly classified NSA operational environments.
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Key Responsibilities
Lead and execute authorized offensive cyber operations against high-value targets
Design exploitation strategies and operational approaches
Conduct advanced vulnerability research and exploit development
Develop, modify, and maintain custom offensive cyber tools and payloads
Perform advanced reconnaissance, target development, and access operations
Provide technical mentorship to junior and mid-level operators
Develop and refine tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
Support mission planning, operational risk assessments, and execution
Produce high-level technical and operational documentation
Ensure operational security (OPSEC) and mission compliance
Integrate intelligence and cyber operations for mission success
Advise leadership on technical feasibility and operational risk
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Required Qualifications
Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
8+ years of experience supporting offensive cyber or exploitation missions
Demonstrated experience with exploit development and advanced offensive tooling
Strong knowledge of networking, operating systems, and application security
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C/C++, or similar
Experience with adversary TTP analysis and countermeasures
Proven ability to lead complex cyber operations
Strong analytical, documentation, and briefing skills
Ability to operate independently in high-risk, mission-critical environments
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Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience supporting NSA or Intelligence Community (IC) cyber operations
Experience with reverse engineering or malware development
Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework
Advanced offensive security certifications (e.g., OSCE, OSEP, GXPN, or equivalent)
Experience developing zero-day or custom exploitation capabilities
Experience supporting classified offensive cyber missions
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