Limited Cyberspace Operator
$86,900–$198,000 year
Hybrid · Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Limited Cyberspace Operator role supporting cyberspace operations by developing and conducting access development, target engagement, and support of effects delivery on behalf of national security objectives. Emphasizes tradecraft precision, long-term operational viability, counterintelligence awareness, and compartmented mission execution. Requires extensive experience in cyber operations, vulnerability assessment, enterprise-network familiarity, Linux/Unix knowledge, web application security principles per OWASP, and a TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph. Bachelor’s degree plus 2+ years planning cyber operations (or 6+ years in lieu of a degree). Preferred exposure to offensive security training platforms and scripting for automation; certifications such as OSCP/OSWE/GXPN are noted. Compensation ranges from $86,900 to $198,000 annually; remote/hybrid/onsite work models exist.
Required Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience supporting and conducting cyber operations
- Experience with vulnerability enumeration and exploitation frameworks, including Burp Suite, Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, or Mythic
- Experience assessing large-scale enterprise environments with various technologies, including Windows and non-Windows systems, hybrid infrastructures, segmented networks, and non-traditional domain architectures
- Knowledge of Linux or Unix operating systems and endpoint forensic artifacts, including storage subsystems, package management, system logging, persistence mechanisms, and incident response or threat hunting methodologies
- Knowledge of modern web application security principles and common attack vectors, including authentication flaws, injection vulnerabilities, insecure deserialization, SSRF, XSS, and access control weaknesses aligned with OWASP guidance
- Ability to navigate complex enterprise networks, including pivoting across systems, enumerating logging posture, differentiating secure subnets, and maintaining ingress or egress communication paths
- TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
- Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience planning cyber operations, or 6+ years of experience planning cyber operations in lieu of a degree
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