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Cyberspace Operations Specialist
POSITION SUMMARY
This position supports Marine Forces South (MARFORSOUTH) G-39 in executing information warfare capacities under a non-personal services contract. The contractor provides analysis, assessments, and recommendations to support government staff; the government retains full control and final authority for all decisions and actions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide cyberspace operations subject matter expertise to the MARFORSOUTH G-39 on the planning, integration, and synchronization of cyberspace capabilities
- Assist in the drafting of plans, annexes, appendices, and orders for full-spectrum cyberspace operations in support of operations, contingencies, and exercises
- Analyze operational requirements and identify opportunities to integrate cyberspace capabilities to create desired outcomes and support the commander's objectives
- Incorporate cyber threat intelligence into the planning process to inform risk assessments and the development of courses of action
- Review cyberspace operations plans and provide recommendations to ensure compliance with DoW, DON, and USMC policies, as well as all applicable legal guidance and authorities
- Develop and provide assessments on the operational risks and potential collateral effects associated with planned cyberspace operations
- Routinely interface with the MARFORSOUTH G-6, Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations units, USSOUTHCOM, and other theater cyber entities to coordinate and deconflict plans and operations
- Participate in MARFORSOUTH contingency, crisis and exercise operational planning teams (OPT)
- Review and provide recommendations on SOUTHCOM and Marine Corps taskers
- Assist MARFORSOUTH staff in Marine Corps and SOUTHCOM planning conferences by gathering information to facilitate planning
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in cyberspace operations, with at least 3 years focused on the planning and integration of cyberspace capabilities (Offensive and Defensive) at the operational or strategic level
- Demonstrated experience with Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO), Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO), targeting in cyberspace, adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) emulation, and vulnerability exploitation
- Proficiency with industry-standard offensive security tools and frameworks (e.g., Cobalt Strike, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap)
- Working knowledge of policies and legal authorities governing cyberspace operations
- The ability to communicate complex technical vulnerabilities, capabilities, and their operational impacts to non-technical staff and leadership
- U.S. TS/SCI Security Clearance (or ability to obtain)
- A valid US driver's license
- A valid US passport
- Country visa as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Commercial industry certification such as CompTIA Security , CySA , or higher certifications related to planning or threat intelligence (e.g., GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence – GCTI)
TRAVEL
Minimum 1 trip per quarter (4–8 trips total per year, 5 days each, 20–40 days total) in support of Tri-Service Maritime Staff Talks, IO SME exchanges, Mobile Training Teams, planning conferences, exercise execution, and after-action reviews. All OCONUS travel will take place in the USSOUTHCOM AOR or the Caribbean; exact locations are not yet known.
USGI offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision benefits, life insurance, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, plus generous PTO offerings to include vacation/sick days, bereavement leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays. USGI is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.