Cyber Operations Specialist

Socket.dev; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

MILVETS Systems Technology, Inc. invites a mid-to-senior level Cyber Operations Specialist to join on-site at MARFORSOUTH Headquarters, New Orleans, LA, with CONUS/OCONUS travel. The role requires TS/SCI clearance and CI polygraph, U.S.

citizenship, and will start October 2026 (pending contract award). The successful candidate will plan, integrate, and execute offensive and defensive cyberspace operations, translate complex cyber concepts for leadership, and develop actionable assessments and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in cyberspace operations, with at least 3 years focused on planning and integration of cyberspace capabilities, both offensive and defensive, at the operational or strategic level.
• Experience with Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO) and Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO), cyberspace targeting, and adversary TTP emulation.
• Proficiency with industry-standard offensive security tools and frameworks, such as Cobalt Strike, Metasploit, Burp Suite, and Nmap.
• Understanding of policies and legal authorities governing cyberspace operations and ability to communicate complex cyber concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Preferred certifications include CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, GIAC GCTI or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Plan and integrate offensive and defensive cyberspace capabilities at operational/strategic levels.
• Support OCO and DCO planning and integration activities.
• Conduct and support cyberspace targeting, analyze adversary TTPs, and assist in emulation efforts.
• Support vulnerability identification, analysis, and exploitation activities.
• Apply cybersecurity tools and frameworks to authorized operational requirements.
• Develop clear technical assessments, briefings, and products for mission stakeholders.

Skills

Cyberspace operations

OCO

DCO

Cyberspace targeting

TTP emulation

Vulnerability exploitation

Technical briefing

Tools

Cobalt Strike

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

Job description

On-Site atMARFORSOUTH Headquarters, New Orleans, LA, with occasional travel CONUS and OCONUS as required| Full-Time/Contract | Start October 2026 (Pending Contract Award) |Active DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) Clearance Required | CI Polygraph |U.S. Citizenship Required | Competitive Salary | Mid-to-Senior Level Experience

Position Overview

We are seeking an experiencedCyber Operations Specialistto support the planning, integration, and execution of cyberspace capabilities at the operational and strategic levels. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of bothOffensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO)andDefensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO), along with experience in cyberspace targeting, adversary Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), and vulnerability exploitation.

The successful candidate will be comfortable translating complex technical concepts into clear operational impacts and recommendations for non-technical personnel, senior leaders, and mission partners.

About the company

Since its founding in 1986, MILVETS Systems Technology, Inc. has been a reliable provider of quality services in the information and technology fields. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, certified by the Small Business Administration as a Small Disadvantaged Business, the company was founded to offer efficient, cost-effectiveinformation technology services to commercial and government clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and integrate offensive and defensive cyberspace capabilities at the operational and strategic levels.
• SupportOffensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO)andDefensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO)planning and integration.
• Conduct and support cyberspace targeting activities.
• Analyze adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and support TTP emulation activities.
• Support vulnerability identification, analysis, and exploitation activities.
• Apply industry-standard cybersecurity tools and frameworks in support of authorized operational requirements.
• Evaluate cyberspace capabilities, threats, vulnerabilities, and operational risks.
• Interpret policies, authorities, and legal requirements governing cyberspace operations.
• Develop clear technical and operational assessments, briefings, and other products for mission stakeholders.
• Communicate complex technical vulnerabilities, capabilities, and potential operational impacts to non-technical personnel and senior leadership.
• Coordinate with government and contractor personnel to support mission objectives.
• Travel as required to support CONUS and OCONUS mission requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of5 years of experience in cyberspace operations, including at least3 years focused on the planning and integration of cyberspace capabilities, both offensive and defensive, at the operational or strategic level.
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO).
  • Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO).
  • Cyberspace targeting.
  • Adversary Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) emulation.
  • Vulnerability exploitation.
• Proficiency with industry-standard offensive security tools and frameworks, such as:
  • Cobalt Strike
  • Metasploit
  • Burp Suite
  • Nmap
• Working knowledge of thepolicies and legal authorities governing cyberspace operations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical information, vulnerabilities, and capabilities to non-technical personnel and leadership.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and briefing skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a mission-focused, collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commercial cybersecurity or information security certifications, such as:
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA CySA+
  • Other advanced certifications related to cybersecurity planning, operations, or threat intelligence.
• GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)or comparable threat-intelligence certification.
• Experience integrating cyber capabilities into broader operational or strategic planning.
• Experience translating technical cyber assessments into operational recommendations and mission impacts.

Security Requirements

The selected candidate shall possess or be able to obtain:

• U.S. Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
• Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
• ValidU.S. driver's license.
• ValidU.S. passport.
• Country-specific visa(s), as required, in accordance with theU.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.

Travel Requirements

CONUS and OCONUS travel is requiredto fulfill the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Local travel is authorized, and travel outside the local region is anticipated.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to contribute to complex cyberspace operations supporting mission-critical national security objectives. The Cyber Operations Specialist will work at the intersection of technical cybersecurity expertise and operational planning, helping translate cyber capabilities and threats into actionable mission effects.

MILVETS offers an excellent benefits package including Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Applicants for U.S. based positions with MILVETS Systems Technology, Inc. must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. MILVETS Systems Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

MILVETS Systems Technology, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace.

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