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Offensive Cybersecurity Operator

US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Pensacola, FL

Pensacola, FL

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$91k - $140k/yr Full time Ai/llm Automation Cloud

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Job Description

Join the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency as an Offensive Cybersecurity Operator in Pensacola, FL. This onsite role offers a competitive salary range of USD 90,925 to 139,684 per year, a comprehensive benefits package, and a mission-driven environment that values collaboration, disciplined operations, and professional growth. The official title for this position is Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) GS-2210-13/14.

Benefits and culture

You will contribute to protecting federal enterprise networks and cloud environments while working alongside teams that translate threat intelligence into actionable defenses. Enjoy a benefits program designed to support work–life balance and career development, with formal mentorship, structured tradecraft, and opportunities to advance within a collaborative, mission-focused setting.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end red team and penetration testing engagements across federal networks, cloud tenants (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerized and serverless workloads, web applications, and CI/CD pipelines. Own scoping, rules of engagement, operator tasking, deconfliction, and final reporting.
Emulate real world threat actors by designing ATT&CK-aligned operations that chain initial access, IAM abuse, privilege escalation, and lateral movement to reach critical systems, then demonstrate impact without causing harm.
Build and operate offensive infrastructure as code to stand up and tear down C2, redirectors, phishing, and lab environments using Terraform, Ansible, or comparable tooling, maintaining disciplined OPSEC.
Develop and extend offensive tooling, including custom payloads, C2 profiles, exploit adaptations, and AI/LLM-augmented recon and triage workflows, feeding improvements back into team capability.
Conduct continuous external attack surface testing by automating discovery and assessment of internet-facing assets, establishing severity rubrics, and tracking exposure reduction across supported agencies.
Assess emerging attack surfaces such as infrastructure-as-code, pipeline supply chains, SaaS identity providers, and AI/ML applications, identifying risks and mitigations.
Collaborate with threat intelligence and detection engineering to convert adversary reports into testable TTPs, and engage in purple-team activities to validate and harden defenses after each operation.
Present attack narratives and prioritized remediation to system owners and senior executives, and mentor operators while defining tradecraft, automation, and OPSEC standards for the team.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 or exemption applies.
All Federal employees must participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.
Applicant is expected to be eligible to work in the United States and may be processed through E-Verify.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance suitable for Federal employment, potentially including a background review and financial checks.
One-year probationary period may be required.
This position may be designated as essential personnel and may require duty during continuity of operation events.
This role is a drug testing designated position as part of the agency Drug-Free Workplace Program; a pre-employment drug screen is required and post-employment random testing may occur.

Technologies

Terraform
Ansible
Packer
AWS
Azure
GCP
MITRE ATT&CK
AI/LLM

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

This job is open to

The public – U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the United States
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) – Federal employees whose position was eliminated and who are eligible for priority consideration
Clarification from the agency – U.S. Citizens, CTAP, ICTAP

Education

No Educational Substitution: There is no substitution of education for experience at either grade level. You must meet the qualifications listed in the Requirements section.

Additional information

Other incentives may be authorized.
If offered conditional employment, you will complete an Optional Form 306 and certify information in your application prior to entry on duty.
Additional vacancies may be filled with this announcement.
Salary is GS-13 to GS-14, with locality adjustments; actual pay depends on grade, step, and duty location.
Promotion may occur noncompetitively after meeting regulatory requirements and management recommendations.
Reasonable Accommodation requests for USA Hire assessments are handled through the online application process.
Current or former political appointees should disclose related information as required by OPM guidance.

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