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As a Cyber Operations Officers for the 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.

Opportunities for domestic and foreign travel are possible.

Conditions of employment

• You must be physically in the United States or one of its territories when you submit your resume via MyLINK.
• You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
• You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national US citizens are eligible).
• You must be willing to move to the Washington, DC area.
• You must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.
• For further requirements information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire/requirements/

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a computer-related or networking-related field such as:
  • Cyber Security/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)
  • VPN administration
  • Public key infrastructure and encryption systems
  • 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

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

For more information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/cyber-operations-officer/.