Offensive Cyber Operator (Senior)

Offensive Cyber Operator (Senior)

Fort Meade, Maryland, United States

About the Job Offensive Cyber Operator (Senior)

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. 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

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

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