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The Jr. Offensive Cyber Engineer joins the Cyber & Analytics Business Area within the INTEL Sector. This role involves performing technical security assessments and executing penetration tests on enterprise and government systems. You will develop custom exploits, payloads, and automated scripts to address identified system vulnerabilities across network protocols, web applications, and cloud environments. Key responsibilities include collaborating with the CEMA Resiliency System team to translate offensive tactics into robust threat detections and participating in operational testing events. Required technical skills include proficiency with Linux distributions like Kali and Ubuntu, Windows operating systems, and scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell. You must understand TCP/IP protocols and network architecture to solve security problems within a defense and government context involving classified data handling.