Mid-Level Offensive Cyber Engineer

Leidos

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Work type: On-site
Location: Lawton, OK
Salary: $87,100–$157,450 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 2 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 9 roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Mid-Level Offensive Cyber Engineer

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The Mid-Level Offensive Cyber Engineer joins the INTEL Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area to conduct comprehensive security assessments on enterprise and government systems. This role involves performing offensive security evaluations, developing custom exploits, payloads, and automated testing tools tailored to identified vulnerabilities. The engineer will plan and execute penetration tests, network protocol analyses, and vulnerability assessments across classified environments. Key responsibilities include collaborating with the CEMA Resiliency System team to translate adversary tactics into resilient threat detections. Required technical skills include proficiency with Linux distributions like Kali, Windows administration, and scripting in Python, Bash, or PowerShell. The role utilizes tools such as Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, and Burp Suite to map exploits to the MITRE ATT&CK framework while solving complex security problems within defense and government infrastructures.

Skills

Penetration Testing Red Teaming Offensive Cyber Operations Python Bash PowerShell Linux Windows Metasploit Cobalt Strike Burp Suite Nmap OWASP ZAP AWS Azure GCP MITRE ATT&CK Detection Engineering Reverse Engineering TCP/IP Binary Analysis

What you'll do

Develop custom exploits, payloads, and automated testing tools tailored to identified system vulnerabilities.
Plan and execute penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, and network protocol analyses across enterprise and government environments.
Develop, validate, and tune threat detectors based on adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures.
Travel to operational testing events to assess and verify exploit effectiveness in real-world scenarios.
Research technical documentation, system architectures, and security classification guides.
Author comprehensive technical reports, remediation roadmaps, and after-action summaries for technical teams and leadership.
Mentor early-career engineers and assist in the planning of future operational test events.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with 6+ years of experience, Master’s with 4+ years, or 10+ years of experience without a degree.
6+ years of hands-on experience in penetration testing, red teaming, or offensive cyber operations.
Proficiency with Linux distributions and Windows operating systems at a deep-system or administrative level.
Demonstrated experience developing custom scripts and tools using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
Strong understanding of networking concepts, TCP/IP architecture, and security assessment methodologies.
Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain an active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
Industry-recognized credentials such as OSCP, GPEN, GWAPT, CPTS, GXPN, or CEH (preferred).
Security clearance.