Senior Close Access Network Operator

Oak Grove Technologies; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO

Health Benefits

Job summary

Oak Grove Technologies in Fort Belvoir is seeking a highly skilled Senior Close Access Network Operator to support red team assessments and offensive cyber operations. The role demands an active Top Secret clearance and over 3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include conducting close access network operations and leading technical execution as Assessment Technical Lead. Competitive pay and health benefits are offered, with a commitment to innovation and national security.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret SCI clearance required.
• Over 3 years of experience in red team assessments and offensive cyber operations.
• Ability to lead and mentor mid-level operators.

Responsibilities

• Conduct close access network operations for red team assessments.
• Perform penetration testing leveraging physical proximity and networks.
• Plan and lead technical execution for assigned engagements.

Skills

Red team assessments

Offensive cyber operations

Close access network operations

Leadership skills

Technical execution planning

Education

IAT Level III certification

Job description

Job Overview

Oak Grove Technologies, LLC, a dynamic and fast-growing federal contractor, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Close Access Network Operator to support red team assessments and offensive cyber operations requiring physical proximity, covert access, and non-traditional network entry techniques. This role focuses on close access tradecraft, integrating physical proximity with cyber exploitation to replicate advanced adversary behavior in constrained or denied environments.

About the Company

Oak Grove Technologies is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business based in Raleigh, NC, with a Test and Training Center located near Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall. With over 20 years of expertise in training, consulting, technology, and operational support, the company provides services to the military, government, and law enforcement. Committed to excellence, innovation, and national security, Oak Grove Technologies fulfills federal defense contracts and actively supports veterans through sponsorships and events.

Responsibilities

• Conduct close access network operations in support of red team assessments.
• Perform penetration testing and offensive cyber operations leveraging physical proximity and non-traditional and segmented networks.
• Plan and lead technical execution as Assessment Technical Lead for assigned engagements.
• Direct and mentor mid-level operators during assessment execution.
• Employ advanced techniques for antivirus evasion and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) evasion.
• Integrate close access operations with broader red team objectives.
• Contribute to detailed technical reporting and post-operation debriefs.

Required Skills and Experience

• Active Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI) clearance.
• 3+ years of experience conducting red team assessments, offensive cyber operations, and close access or physical-proximity network operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and direct mid-level operators.
• Must meet DCART apprentice and journeyman operator requirements within prescribed timelines.
• Must hold an IAT Level III certification as defined in DoDD 8570.01, 8570.01-M, 8140.01-03, and as amended.
• Must pass the DCART Senior Operator Aptitude Test prior to assignment.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% CONUS/OCONUS.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of offensive cyber, red team, or close access operations experience.
• Prior DoD Cyber Red Team or corporate red team experience.
• Expertise in close access tradecraft.

Security Clearance Requirements

U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility are required.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive pay, PTO, Health Benefits.

Equal Opportunity

Oak Grove Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Legal Information

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