Technical Operator-HUMINT/SIGINT Specialist: TS/SCI with FS Poly

Inferno Systems Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Inferno Systems Inc. seeks proactive Technical Operators to support Penetration Testers in Chantilly, VA. The role involves planning and executing HUMINT operations, reviewing intelligence data, and developing operational plans with cross-office collaboration.

A technical BS or equivalent sponsor experience is required. Candidates should understand wireless tech, computer networks, and be able to produce reports and risk assessments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years planning / developing / executing HUMINT operations.
• Reviewing and analyzing HUMINT, SIGINT and other data to develop operational planning.
• General understanding of wireless communications protocols and technologies (cellular, Wifi, bluetooth).
• General understanding of computer networks and clandestine technical collection capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop routine proposals with technical and operational issues.
• Write reports and coordinate with participants on plans, risk evaluations, or execution plans.
• Identify equipment/systems required to meet operational needs.
• Brainstorm new techniques applying technical capabilities in innovative scenarios.

Skills

HUMINT operations

Data sources analysis

Wireless & network understanding

Operational planning

Vulnerability assessments

Intelligence reporting

Collaboration across offices/IC

Technical writing

Adaptability under stress

Education

BS degree in a technical discipline

Job description

TECHNICAL OPERATOR: Full Performance Level

Location: Chantilly, VA US

Security Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

Clearance Status: Must be Current

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Inferno Systems is currently looking for proactive and self-motivated individuals for our Technical Operator positions to work closely with our Penetration Testers. You should have multiple years conducting targeting in support of cyber operations, specifically conducting vulnerability research on targets and systems to gain network / system access. You should have experience developing technical operation plans and gaining approval to execute them, briefing options and risks, understanding technical aspects of plans and collaborating across other offices and/or the IC as necessary. You should understand the ops life cycle, be able to write reports and disseminate them and translate needs into requirements and actions to support them. BS degree must be in a technical discipline OR may substitute three years of sponsor-specific experience for BS degree.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 5+ years planning / developing / executing HUMINT operations
• Prior experience in reviewing and analyzing HUMINT, SIGINT other data sources to develop operational planning.
• A general understanding of wireless communications protocols and technologies, including cellular, Wifi and bluetooth
• A general understanding of computer networks and a familiarity with clandestine technical collection capabilities and field operations.
• Assist in reviewing, defining, and clarifying operational requirements.
• Assist in researching, analyzing, and recommending complex technical operational approaches, processes/procedures, and equipment/systems.
• Identify technical and operational constraints and methodologies and relate alternative solutions and risks.
• Develop routine proposals incorporating appropriate technical and operational issues into a plan based on consensus.
• Write correspondence and coordinate with participants regarding operational plans, vulnerability assessments, risk evaluations, possible remedies, or execution plans. When appropriate, prepare intelligence reports following guidelines.
• Ability to analyze the operational environment to identify appropriate equipment/systems required to meet operational needs.
• Devise new techniques by applying technical capabilities in innovative scenarios.

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DESIRED SKILLS

• Prior experience in penetration testing, red team operations, incident response or computer forensics.
• Ability to interact and communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures and to convey technical information to non-technical individuals.
• Ability to research, analyze, prioritize, problem solve, synthesize large amounts of data/information, and to work several tasks concurrently with minimal supervision.
• Capable of handling stressful situations and demonstrated strong oral and written communications skills.
• Previous overseas travel experience, including engaging with foreign partners.
• Knowledge of complex geographic or functional areas or issues.
• Knowledge of collection capabilities & methods and the relationship of intelligence gaps.
• Knowledge of US Government policy issues as they relate to Internet law.
• Knowledge of methods used to protect and safeguard resources, operations, and equities, and operational security.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgment, good administrative and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of the process and techniques for recruiting.
• Knowledge writing methods and systems as well as policies and regulations.
• Technical certifications in penetration testing or cyber security such as SANS GIAC certifications (GPEN, GXPN, GCIH, GWAPT, GCFA, etc), Offensive Security (OSCP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• General technical certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Security+, Linux+