Offensive Cyber Operator (Senior) with Security Clearance

OSAAVA Services LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, &

Federal holidays

Professional development and training

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

OSAAVA Services is seeking a Senior Offensive Cyber Operator to lead exploitation operations in NSA environments. You will design and execute complex exploitation strategies, develop advanced tooling, and mentor cyber teams in high-stakes missions.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in offensive cyber, strong TTP analysis, and a track record in exploit development and malware analysis, with TS/SCI clearance. The role emphasizes leadership, classified operations, and mission-focused delivery.

Qualifications

• Required: NSA cleared (TS/SCI/TK with Full Scope Polygraph)
• 8+ years of offensive cyber or exploitation experience
• Experience with exploit development and advanced offensive cyber tooling
• Strong networking, OS, and application security knowledge
• Programming in Python, C/C++, or similar
• Experience analyzing adversary TTPs
• Ability to lead complex cyber operations in mission environments
• Excellent documentation and briefing skills
• Ability to operate in high-risk, classified environments

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute authorized offensive cyber operations against high-value mission targets
• Design and implement exploitation strategies and operational approaches
• Conduct advanced vulnerability research and exploit development
• Develop, modify, and maintain custom offensive cyber tools, payloads, and frameworks
• Perform advanced reconnaissance, target development, and access operations
• Provide technical mentorship to junior and mid-level cyber operators
• Develop and refine cyber TTPs
• Support mission planning, risk assessments, and mission execution
• Produce technical docs, operational reports, and mission analysis briefings
• Maintain strict OPSEC and mission compliance
• Integrate intelligence insights with cyber operations
• Advise leadership on technical feasibility and mission risk

Skills

Exploit Development

Red Team

Vulnerability Research

Target Development

Python

C/C++

Malware Analysis

Reverse Engineering

Operational Leadership

Job description

Position Overview OSAAVA Services is seeking a Senior Offensive Cyber Operator to lead advanced cyber exploitation operations supporting national-level mission objectives within highly classified National Security Agency (NSA) operational environments. This role is responsible for designing and executing sophisticated exploitation strategies, developing advanced offensive cyber tooling, and providing technical leadership across cyber mission teams. The selected candidate will support complex cyber operations targeting adversary networks, systems, and applications in support of critical national security missions. This position requires NSA cleared access (TS/SCI/TK with Full Scope Polygraph) and the ability to operate within highly restricted mission environments supporting NSA cyber operations. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience supporting offensive cyber operations, exploit development, advanced vulnerability research, and mission planning within Department of Defense or Intelligence Community environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute authorized offensive cyber operations against high-value mission targets
• Design and implement exploitation strategies and operational approaches
• Conduct advanced vulnerability research and exploit development
• Develop, modify, and maintain custom offensive cyber tools, payloads, and frameworks
• Perform advanced reconnaissance, target development, and access operations
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior and mid-level cyber operators
• Develop and refine cyber tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
• Support mission planning, operational risk assessments, and mission execution
• Produce technical documentation, operational reports, and mission analysis briefings
• Maintain strict operational security (OPSEC) and mission compliance requirements
• Integrate intelligence insights with cyber operational activities
• Advise leadership on technical feasibility, operational strategy, and mission risk

Required Qualifications

• NSA cleared (TS/SCI/TK with Full Scope Polygraph)
• 8+ years of experience supporting offensive cyber or exploitation missions
• Demonstrated experience with exploit development and advanced offensive cyber tooling
• Strong understanding of networking, operating systems, and application security
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C/C++, or similar
• Experience analyzing adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
• Proven ability to lead complex cyber operations within mission environments
• Strong analytical, documentation, and technical briefing skills
• Ability to operate independently within high-risk, mission-critical classified environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting NSA or Intelligence Community cyber operations
• Experience with reverse engineering, malware analysis, or payload development
• Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Advanced offensive security certifications such as OSCE, OSEP, GXPN, or equivalent
• Experience developing zero-day or custom exploitation capabilities
• Experience supporting classified offensive cyber mission programs

Key Skills / Search Keywords Offensive Cyber Operations

• Exploit Development
• Red Team

Advanced Exploitation

• Vulnerability Research Cyber Operations Leadership
• Target Development MITRE ATT&CK
• Adversary TTP Analysis Python
• C/C++
• Offensive Tool Development Malware Analysis
• Reverse Engineering NSA Programs

Intelligence Community Cyber Missions

About OSAAVA Services

OSAAVA Services is a mission-focused Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in cybersecurity and enterprise IT services. We support critical national defense and intelligence programs, delivering secure, mission-ready capabilities across highly sensitive government environments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and federal holidays)
• Professional development and training support
• Life and disability insurance

Why OSAAVA

• Mission-driven SDVOSB culture focused on service and integrity
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities to grow with a high-performing team supporting national security missions
• Direct support to critical defense and intelligence community operations

Contingent Upon Contract Award

Contingent Upon Contract Award This position is being recruited in support of a proposal effort and is contingent upon contract award. Candidates may be contacted and evaluated in advance; however, final hiring decisions will be made upon successful award of the contract.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer OSAAVA Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. OSAAVA Services considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact: