Computer Operator (CNO)

CACI
Chantilly, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/22/2022 CLOSED ON 9/28/2022

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Computer Operator (CNO) position at CACI?

Computer Operator (CNO)

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 75%

Type of Travel: Outside Continental US

What You’ll Get to Do:

Want to stretch your skills and knowledge in the Offensive Cyber domain? As a Computer Network Operator, YOU will get to work with an agile, fast paced team focused on getting things done, attacking the nation's highest priority intelligence challenges by applying your creativity and cyber domain technical and operational mastery. In this role, you will perform malware analysis and reverse engineering in support of incident response, investigative analysis, and research on existing and emerging cyber threats.  You will support incidents and investigations that will require you to “think like an adversary” as both an external actor and an insider risk.  If chosen, YOU will have the opportunity to work on highly visible projects that directly make an impact to the Nations mission. YOU will be a motivated, passionate leader with the ability to drive our long-term strategic goals with daily tactical objectives. YOU will be a critical component in taking complex problems and delivering solutions that are simple yet elegant.

More About the Role:

  • You will work onsite with the client doing high-end and cutting edge cyber related work with small dynamic technical teams
  • You will use open source tools such Metasploit, BurpSuite, nmap and Wireshark as well as proprietary tools to perform red teaming and penetration testing of the client's global network
  • You will reverse engineer network layouts using data collected from the network itself to identify misconfigurations and to map out where various devices interconnect, communicate and what devices look like they may contribute toward the client's technical objective
  • You will develop technical requirements for new tools or enhancements to existing tools and become the tools "champion" throughout the tool's life cycle
  • You will document all work performed on the client's behalf daily where you will comment on what tools were used and devices that were identified and accessed
  • You will pro-actively identify, define, and advocate technical processes, approaches, and concepts to enhance/improve exploitation efforts
  • You will write and produce high-quality technical reports related to the scope, nature, and characteristics of the client's technical objective that is suitable for dissemination to both technical and nontechnical audiences
  • You will analyze software, firmware and hardware using a variety of reverse engineering techniques to understand possible security vulnerabilities and potential misconfigurations, working closely with teammates who value innovation and execution
  • You will performing in-depth analysis (dynamic/static) on malicious software based platforms to provide actionable intelligence; as appropriate, provide remediation recommendations
  • You will analyze, disassemble, and reverse-engineer malicious code; documenting and transitioning results in reports, presentations, and technical exchanges
  • Frequent long term travel OCONUS is required for this role


You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

  • Active TS/SCI with required Polygraph clearance 
  • 7 years of related experience
  • Worked with Ansible, Puppet or Chef for automation of deployment of server software packages
  • Experience with programing languages such as Python, Shell, Assembly, C/C
  • Familiar with embedded Internet of Things systems, the protocols they use for discovery and communications and the dangers they can present
  • Understand the concepts behind software defined radios (SDR) and how to capture and alter capture RF communications
  • Ability to combine components into a functioning multi-layer network of heterogeneous devices and applications
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Operating System and/or U*NIX
  • Working knowledge database Administration and application development with Oracle, PostresSQL, SQL Server, and/or MySQL


These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

  • Advanced GIAC and/or (ISC)2 network/cyber security specialties
  • Familiar with 802.11, Bluetooth and LTE protocols and technologies
  • Experience with wired telephony technology (hardware or core software)
  • Familiar with mobile telephony technology (hardware or core software)
  • Experience with ubiquitous core network device (switch/router/hub) technology (hardware or core software)

What We Can Offer You:

- We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.

- Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

- We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.

- We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.

- For over 55 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.

Company Overview: At CACI, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by providing information solutions and services in support of national security missions and government transformation for Intelligence, Defense, and Federal Civilian customers. CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

As a federal contractor, CACI is subject to any federal vaccine mandates or other customer vaccination requirements. All new hires are required to report their vaccination status. 

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