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Central Intelligence Agency

Cyber Operations Officer

Central Intelligence Agency, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Cyber Operations Officers gather intelligence from adversary systems and networks using advanced tools, techniques, and tradecraft.

U.S. citizens (dual U.S. citizens also eligible)

At least 18 years of age

Willing to move to the Washington, DC area

Able to complete security and medical evaluations

As a Cyber Operations Officer for CIA, you will gather intelligence from adversary systems and networks using advanced tools, techniques, and tradecraft. Working in a fast-paced, challenging, and collaborative environment, Cyber Operations Officers utilize their cutting-edge knowledge of computer hardware, software, and networks to lead the future of the Agency’s intelligence mission.

Who You’ll Work WithAt the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), we recognize our Nation’s strength comes from the diversity of its people. People from a broad range of backgrounds and viewpoints work at CIA, and our diverse teams are the reason we can keep our country safe.

As a CIA employee, you’ll also get the satisfaction of knowing your work is part of something bigger than yourself. Our work is driven by one mission: to keep our Nation safe. Every day is an opportunity to enhance U.S. national security.

Minimum Requirements

Creative problem-solving and critical-thinking skills

Verbal and written communications skills (especially as applied to technical presentations and documentation)

Ability to apply interpersonal skills to collaborative team environments

Strong organizational and planning skills

Commitment to continuous learning

Ability to work within cross-functional teams

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience in a computer-related or networking-related field such as:

Cybersecurity/Information Security

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Electrical Engineering

Network Engineering

Information Systems

Knowledge, experience, and/or professional certifications in one or more computer or networking technical areas such as:

Information security tools and techniques: Network monitoring, Network mapping, Vulnerability scanning, Penetration testing

Offensive information security

Digital forensics and data recovery

Operating systems – Windows, Linux/UNIX, mobile, and/or networking

Voice/data communications (satellite, RF, wireless, and telecommunications networks)

Network administration - security and engineering, networking equipment (routers/firewalls/switches)

Programming and scripting languages

Command line tools

Internet/web technologies - email, social networking, and collaboration sites

Knowledge and experience with industry computer and network security events such as:

Ethical hacking contests

Capture-the-flag exercises

Computer security conferences

Knowledge and experience with tailoring systems engineering and/or program management concepts to small scale efforts

Proven ability to analyze and troubleshoot technical issues

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