OSINT Protocol & Attribution Engineer

Absolute Business Solutions Corp (ABSC); Reston (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO plus 11 Federal Holidays

401k with employer match

Health and Wellness Allowance

Career Development Annual Funds for AI

Volunteer Time Off

Charitable Match

Referral Program

Living Our Values awards

Job summary

Absolute Business Solutions Corp (ABSC) seeks a Mid-Level OSINT Protocol and Managed Attribution Specialist to develop secure methods for collecting and analyzing Publicly Available Information while minimizing attribution risks. Location: Reston, VA. TS/SCI with CIP eligibility is required or active CIP preferred before start.

You will act as a technical expert in IP, networking, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Managed Attribution, guiding OSINT tools and processes for secure government-focused missions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Intelligence Community experience required
• 8+ years of relevant experience in OSINT technology, networking, cybersecurity, information technology, systems engineering, Managed Attribution, or a related technical discipline
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of Internet Protocol, computer networking, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and related communications technologies
• Experience with Managed Attribution tools, technologies, environments, or tradecraft used to minimize attribution and operational-security risks
• Experience supporting OSINT collection tools, platforms, or technical capabilities
• Experience developing technical requirements and identifying technical approaches for tools, systems, or mission capabilities
• Experience evaluating and mitigating the technical, security, and attribution risks associated with online research and data collection
• Ability to assess technical tools and processes and provide clear, actionable recommendations
• Experience preparing detailed technical documentation, activity reports, assessments, procedures, or other mission-focused reports
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear guidance for OSINT collectors, analysts, Government stakeholders, and other nontechnical audiences
• Experience providing technical training, user support, or subject matter expertise related to secure tools, networks, or data-collection technologies
• Ability to work collaboratively in a secure, mission-focused environment

Responsibilities

• Develop secure and innovative technical methods for collecting and analyzing Publicly Available Information while minimizing attribution and operational-security risks
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert in Internet Protocol, networking, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Managed Attribution
• Support the design, evaluation, implementation, and enhancement of tools and technologies used by OSINT collectors
• Develop and document technical requirements for OSINT tools, systems, capabilities, and processes
• Identify and recommend technical approaches that support secure, effective, and mission-aligned OSINT collection
• Evaluate technical tools and processes for potential attribution, security, privacy, and operational risks
• Provide technical guidance on the secure configuration and use of OSINT tools and Managed Attribution capabilities
• Produce detailed technical reports, assessments, and recommendations for dissemination to Government and mission stakeholders
• Prepare daily activity reports documenting the tools, technologies, and processes used to support OSINT activities
• Provide technical input into OSINT Tradecraft Notes and other technical reports, guidance, and mission documentation
• Support the development and delivery of training related to OSINT tools, Managed Attribution, networking technologies, and secure data-collection methods
• Provide subject matter expertise and direct technical support to OSINT collectors using tools and technologies for secure data collection
• Collaborate with OSINT collectors, analysts, engineers, cybersecurity professionals, instructors, and Government stakeholders to identify and address technical mission requirements
• Remain current on emerging Internet, networking, wireless, attribution, and OSINT technologies, tools, techniques, and associated risks
• Ensure technical approaches, documentation, and recommendations comply with applicable Defense Intelligence, cybersecurity, operational-security, and data-handling requirements

Skills

OSINT

Networking

Cybersecurity

Information Technology

Systems Engineering

Managed Attribution

Technical Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Managed Attribution platforms

VPNs

Proxy technologies

Virtualization

Job description

Absolute Business Solutions Corp (ABSC) seeks a Mid-Level OSINT Protocol and Managed Attribution Specialist to develop secure methods for collecting and analyzing Publicly Available Information while minimizing attribution risks. Location: Reston, VA. TS/SCI with CIP eligibility is required or active CIP preferred before start.

You will act as a technical expert in IP, networking, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Managed Attribution, guiding OSINT tools and processes for secure government-focused missions.