Cyber Mission Analyst

Two Six Technologies; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Two Six Technologies is seeking a Cyber Mission Analyst to translate cyber capabilities into actionable mission plans for government customers. The role blends cyber operations, engineering, and mission execution, working with operators and developers to craft schemes of maneuver and demonstrate operational feasibility onsite in Arlington, VA.

The ideal candidate has hands-on offensive/defensive cyber experience, strong technical judgment, and excellent communication across operators and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in offensive/defensive cyber operations or related missions.
• Strong knowledge of Linux/Windows, networks and cyber workflows.
• Familiarity with ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, and OPSEC concepts.
• Ability to translate objectives into technical approaches and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop cyber schemes of maneuver translating objectives into technical plans.
• Collaborate with government users to define needs and mission outcomes.
• Design, rehearse, and deliver credible demonstrations in realistic environments.
• Explain capabilities and limitations to both operators and engineers.
• Work with developers to convert feedback into requirements and improvements.
• Evaluate how capabilities fit into customer missions across ops and dev teams.
• Troubleshoot issues during demonstrations, exercises, and testing.
• Document procedures and workflows for iterative improvement.
• Capture feedback to refine internal development priorities.

Skills

Cyber operations

Linux

Windows OS

Communication

Mission analysis

Demonstrations

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure

AWS

SQL

Python

Job description

At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world’s most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.

Overview of Opportunity

Two Six Technologies is searching for a Cyber Mission Analyst to help translate advanced cyber capabilities into effective operational employment for our government customers. This role sits at the intersection of cyber operations, engineering, and mission execution. The selected candidate will work closely with operators and developers to understand mission requirements, develop schemes of maneuver, and demonstrate how technical capabilities can be applied to real‑world operational problems. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on offensive and/or defensive cyber experience, strong technical judgment, and the ability to communicate effectively with both operators and software engineers. You will become deeply familiar with our technical capabilities, understand their strengths and limitations, develop creative approaches to mission challenges, and lead technical demonstrations that show customers what is operationally possible. This work will be onsite in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine cyber schemes of maneuver that translate operational objectives and mission requirements into executable technical approaches.
• Work directly with government agencies and mission users to understand operational needs, user stories, use cases, constraints, and desired mission outcomes.
• Build, rehearse, and deliver technically credible demonstrations that show how capabilities can be deployed in realistic cyber environments.
• Develop a deep understanding of TST capabilities, architectures, workflows, and limitations and communicate those effectively to technical and operational audiences.
• Collaborate closely with software developers and engineers to translate operator feedback and mission needs into technical requirements, improvements, and potential workarounds.
• Apply offensive and defensive cyber operations expertise to evaluate how existing and emerging capabilities can be integrated into customer missions.
• Troubleshoot technical issues, including during demonstrations, exercises, testing, and other customer‑facing activities.
• Capture feedback from demonstrations and technical syncs with external stakeholders to better inform, improve, and reprioritize internal development and integration efforts.
• Document SOPs, technical procedures, and operational workflows and identify opportunities to iteratively improve processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting or conducting offensive and/or defensive cyber operations, cyberspace operations, or intelligence missions.
• Strong working knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems, networking concepts and protocols, and common cyber operations workflows.
• Understanding of offensive/defensive tradecraft, attack lifecycle frameworks (ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain), and signature management/OPSEC constraints.
• Demonstrated ability to understand cyber mission objectives and translate them into technical approaches and workflows.
• Experience developing, delivering, and leading technical demonstrations.
• Ability to understand complex software systems and work directly with engineers to identify and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently, solve ambiguous technical problems, and adapt quickly as mission requirements change.
• Strong collaboration skills and experience working across multidisciplinary teams of operators, engineers, developers, and government stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Experience/familiarity with SQL, relational databases, Python/bash scripting.
• Experience/familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Docker Compose, and Kubernetes.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms such as Azure and AWS.
• Relevant certifications such as Security+, CySA+, CEH

Security Clearance Requirements

• Active Top Secret Clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance

Two Six Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type and protective hair styles (e.g., braids, twists, locs and twists)), color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 and over), marital status, disability, genetic information, and protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. For more information review the Two Six Technologies Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff

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