Offensive Cyber Operations Planner Clear Ridge Defense is seeking TS/SCI w/polygraph cleared professionals to serve as Offensive Cyber Operations Planners in Fort Meade, MD.
Roles and Responsibilities:
You will...Drive offensive cyber operations in support of MARFORCYBER intelligence priorities
Must-Haves:
You possess...Excellent interpersonal communication skillsA Top Secret clearance with polygraph (within 5 years) Operator/Developer experienceA Bachelor's DegreeAn ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace with unique TTPsStrong familiarity with SharePoint and Atlassian ConfluenceCPT/Red Team/Blue Team experience
Nice-To-Haves:
Leadership experience Certified Ethical Hacker certificationIAT II-III certifications
Additional Information:
Ranking #5 in Maryland and #7 in Government Services! And see how we were ranked a 2025 Top Workplace by the Baltimore Sun!
Clear Ridge Defense is the premier service solutions provider supporting the Service and Joint cyberspace operations and intelligence community in three core areas of expertise:
- Cyber Systems & Software Engineering
- Cyber Intelligence & Operations Planning
- Security Risk Analysis, Mitigation & Training
All delivered by highly talented and focused team members that are supported by an unmatched professional and family-oriented culture that leverages and builds on sound, proven principles.
Benefits Snapshot:100% Fully-Covered Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 100% Fully-Covered Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance 100% Fully-Covered Life and AD&D Insurance
Unique Flexible PTO11 Paid Federal Holidays$500 New Uniform Bonus for Transitioning Military
Monthly Tax-Free Cell Phone Stipend
Monthly Tax-Free Gym Wellness / Streaming Subscription Stipend to include Amazon Prime, Netflix, Audible, etc.
Competitive 401k Matching to plan for retirement
Free financial advising from qualified experts
Annual $5,000 Training Allotment
One-of-a-kind Referral Program: $250/mo indefinitely, with no limit to number of referrals
Business Development and Client Expansion Bonuses
Monthly Company-Paid Socials and EventsAccess to our Company Swag StoreCRD fully supports Maryland's Equal Pay for Equal Work – Wage Range Transparency law, which mandates employers to provide detailed wage and benefits information in all job postings. The salary range for this position is:$140,000 - $170,000 / year
Salary ranges provided are subject to the following variables and circumstances, which may impact whether the actual paid salary falls within the range:
The contract the employee is assigned to support.
The negotiated rates between CRD and our client.
The option year of the contract the employee is assigned to.
The annual performance of the employee and/or the company.
If the employee takes on additional company responsibilities.
If the company makes a strategic hiring decision (e.g., investment in the employee) for growth opportunities.
If the employee does not meet the qualifications fully but a waiver is provided by CRD or our clients.
If the employee is assigned a lower-level labor category due to external circumstances than they actually qualify for.
Clear Ridge Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
