Cyber Network Operator

We are seeking a Cyber Network Operator to join our growing team. As a Cyber Network Operator, you will conduct offensive and defensive cyber operations in full support of the current mission.

This role resides in our Delivery Department and reports to our VP of Cyber Operations. This position is on site in Annapolis Junction, MD. 

SIXGEN supports cyber and intelligence missions by serving government and commercial organizations as they overcome global cybersecurity challenges. Our highly skilled operators conduct research and assessments based on real-world threats. We simulate adversaries and malicious actors to report details and actionable findings on critical assets and infrastructures. Our program planners advise mission owners to bring rapid solutions to intelligence mission leaders. Using innovative processes, tools, and techniques, we predict and overcome cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Our successes are supported by our diverse team of experienced, technical talent. SIXGEN is growing our support to mission by adding an ambitious Strategic Management Consultant to our team. SIXGEN, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled Employer.

Core Responsibilities:

• Perform malware analysis and reverse engineering in support of incident response, investigative analysis, and research on existing and emerging cyber threats.
• Taking complex problems and delivering solutions that are simple yet elegant.
• Develop technical requirements for new tools or enhancements to existing tools and become the tools "champion" throughout the tool's life cycle.
• Identify, define, and advocate technical processes, approaches, and concepts to enhance/improve exploitation efforts.
• Analyze, disassemble, and reverse-engineer malicious code; documenting and transitioning results in reports, presentations, and technical exchanges.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, computer science or similar technical focus.
• Experience with application development on Android | iOS | Linux | Windows.
• Experience with Assembly programming.
• Experience with SDLC including Agile development.
• Experience with network sockets programming and packet-level understanding of IP, TCP, and application-level protocols.
• Reverse Engineer/Vulnerability Research.
• Mobile/Embedded Development.

Additional Details:

• Job Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
• Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Travel: N/A

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employer-paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision)
• Employer-paid short/long term disability insurance and basic life/AD&D insurance
• 401K with a 4% employer contribution
• Professional development reimbursement options available (training, certification, education, etc)​
• Flexible and remote work policies for most positions
• Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate of three (3) weeks plus one (1) day per year of service up to four (4) weeks annually
• 11 paid holidays per calendar year​

We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity in our people, reflecting the communities we serve and our customer base. We strive to attract and retain a diverse talent pool and create an environment where everyone is empowered to be their authentic selves at work.

SIXGEN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that all applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, ancestry, projected veteran status, or any other protected group or class.