Limited Cyberspace Operator

Booz Allen Hamilton; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 112,800 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life, disability, and financial benefits

Tuition assistance

Work-life programs

Job summary

Phase2 Technology is looking for a Limited Cyberspace Operator to support cyberspace operations, focusing on national security objectives. The role demands over 6 years of experience in cyber operations and the ability to manage complex networks while ensuring tradecraft precision.

Applicants should possess a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. The position offers an impressive compensation range of $112,800 to $257,000 annually, based on individual qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience assessing large-scale enterprise environments with diverse technologies.
• Knowledge of endpoint forensic artifacts.
• Experience with attack vectors aligned with OWASP guidance.

Responsibilities

• Support cyberspace operations through access development.
• Conduct target engagement and delivery of effects.
• Emphasize tradecraft precision and counterintelligence awareness.

Skills

6+ years of experience supporting and conducting cyber operations

Experience with vulnerability enumeration and exploitation frameworks

Knowledge of Linux/Unix operating systems

Knowledge of modern web application security principles

Ability to navigate complex enterprise networks

TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

Education

Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience conducting or planning cyber operations

Tools

Burp Suite

Metasploit

Cobalt Strike

Mythic

Job description

Job Number: R0240025

Limited Cyberspace Operator

The Opportunity

As a Limited Cyberspace Operator, you will support cyberspace operations by developing and conducting access development, target engagement, and supporting the delivery of effects on behalf of national security objectives. This role emphasizes tradecraft precision, long‑term operational viability, counterintelligence awareness, and compartmented mission execution.

This is your opportunity to help advance national security through cutting‑edge cyber operations.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have

• 6+ years of experience supporting and conducting cyber operations
• Experience with vulnerability enumeration and exploitation frameworks, including Burp Suite, Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, and Mythic
• Experience assessing large‑scale enterprise environments with diverse technologies, including Windows and non‑Windows systems, hybrid infrastructures, segmented networks, and non‑traditional domain architectures
• Knowledge of Linux/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 conducting or planning cyber operations, or 6+ years of experience conducting or planning cyber operations in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have

• Experience with commercial offensive security training platforms such as Hack The Box, TryHackMe, and Proving Grounds, or participation in commercial bug bounty programs
• Experience with databases, backend systems, and supporting infrastructure technologies
• Experience scripting and programming focused on automating forensic, endpoint, and network operations, including repetitive analysis, system diagnostics, secure connectivity management, and incident response workflows
• Knowledge of corporate network security best practices across network, server, and endpoint environments
• Industry Certifications such as OSCP, OSWE, or GXPN Certification

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well‑being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.