Top Secret clearance with polygraph (obtained within the last 5 years)
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Experience in offensive cyber operations as an operator or developer
Bachelor's degree required
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with unique TTPs
Familiarity with SharePoint and Atlassian Confluence
Experience with CPT/Red Team/Blue Team operations
Responsibilities
Drive offensive cyber operations aligned with MARFORCYBER intelligence priorities
Benefits
100% fully-covered health, dental, and vision insurance
100% fully-covered short-term and long-term disability insurance
Unique flexible PTO policy
$500 new uniform bonus for transitioning military personnel
Monthly tax-free stipends for cell phone and wellness subscriptions (e.g., Netflix, Amazon Prime)
Annual training allotment of $5,000
Referral program offering $250/month without caps on referrals
Company-paid social events and access to a swag store
Full Job Description
Clear Ridge Defense is seeking TS/SCI w/polygraph cleared professionals to serve as Offensive Cyber Operations Planners in Fort Meade, MD.
Roles and Responsibilities
You will...
Drive offensive cyber operations in support of MARFORCYBER intelligence priorities
Must-Haves
You possess...
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
A Top Secret clearance with polygraph (within 5 years)
Operator/Developer experience
A Bachelor's Degree
An ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace with unique TTPs
Strong familiarity with SharePoint and Atlassian Confluence
CPT/Red Team/Blue Team experience
Nice-To-Haves
Leadership experience
Certified Ethical Hacker certification
IAT II-III certifications
Additional Information
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Benefits Snapshot:
100% Fully-Covered Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
100% Fully-Covered Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
100% Fully-Covered Life and AD&D Insurance
Unique Flexible PTO
11 Paid Federal Holidays
$500 New Uniform Bonus for Transitioning Military
Monthly Tax-Free Cell Phone Stipend
Monthly Tax-Free Gym Wellness / Streaming Subscription Stipend to include Amazon Prime, Netflix, Audible, etc.
Competitive 401k Matching to plan for retirement
Free financial advising from qualified experts
Annual $5,000 Training Allotment
One-of-a-kind Referral Program: $250/mo indefinitely, with no limit to number of referrals
Business Development and Client Expansion Bonuses
Monthly Company-Paid Socials and Events
Access to our Company Swag Store
CRD fully supports Maryland's Equal Pay for Equal Work - Wage Range Transparency law, which mandates employers to provide detailed wage and benefits information in all job postings. The salary range for this position is:
$140,000 - $170,000 / year
Salary ranges provided are subject to the following variables and circumstances, which may impact whether the actual paid salary falls within the range:
The contract the employee is assigned to support. For example, this advertised position may support multiple contracts.
The negotiated rates between CRD and our client.
The option year of the contract the employee is assigned to.
Annual performance of the employee and/or the company.
If the employee takes on additional company responsibilities.
If the company makes a strategic hiring decision (e.g., investment in the employee) for growth opportunities.
If the employee does not meet the qualifications fully but a waiver is provided by CRD or our clients.
If the employee is assigned a lower-level labor category due to external circumstances than they actually qualify for.
