Cyber Ops Specialist

Universal Strategy Group Inc•New Orleans, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports Marine Forces South (MARFORSOUTH) G-39 in executing information warfare capacities under a non-personal services contract. The contractor provides analysis, assessments, and recommendations to support government staff; the government retains full control and final authority for all decisions and actions.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of experience in cyberspace operations, with at least 3 years focused on the planning and integration of cyberspace capabilities (Offensive and Defensive) at the operational or strategic level
Demonstrated experience with Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO), Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO), targeting in cyberspace, adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) emulation, and vulnerability exploitation
Proficiency with industry-standard offensive security tools and frameworks (e.g., Cobalt Strike, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap)
Working knowledge of policies and legal authorities governing cyberspace operations
The ability to communicate complex technical vulnerabilities, capabilities, and their operational impacts to non-technical staff and leadership
U.S. TS/SCI Security Clearance (or ability to obtain)
A valid US driver's license
A valid US passport
Country visa as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide

Nice To Haves

Commercial industry certification such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or higher certifications related to planning or threat intelligence (e.g., GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence – GCTI)

Responsibilities

Provide cyberspace operations subject matter expertise to the MARFORSOUTH G-39 on the planning, integration, and synchronization of cyberspace capabilities
Assist in the drafting of plans, annexes, appendices, and orders for full-spectrum cyberspace operations in support of operations, contingencies, and exercises
Analyze operational requirements and identify opportunities to integrate cyberspace capabilities to create desired outcomes and support the commander's objectives
Incorporate cyber threat intelligence into the planning process to inform risk assessments and the development of courses of action
Review cyberspace operations plans and provide recommendations to ensure compliance with DoW, DON, and USMC policies, as well as all applicable legal guidance and authorities
Develop and provide assessments on the operational risks and potential collateral effects associated with planned cyberspace operations
Routinely interface with the MARFORSOUTH G-6, Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations units, USSOUTHCOM, and other theater cyber entities to coordinate and deconflict plans and operations
Participate in MARFORSOUTH contingency, crisis and exercise operational planning teams (OPT)
Review and provide recommendations on SOUTHCOM and Marine Corps taskers
Assist MARFORSOUTH staff in Marine Corps and SOUTHCOM planning conferences by gathering information to facilitate planning