Mid-Level OSINT Protocol and Managed Attribution Specialist

Absolute Business Solutions Corp (ABSC) is not just another tech company. We’re a community of innovators, engineers, analysts and business professionals working together with our customers to tackle the most complex challenges. For more than 20 years we’ve supported critical Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), Federal Civilian missions and global, multi-national corporations. We specialize in supporting our clients in the Intelligence, Technology, Defense, AI/ML, and Data Science fields. As we continue to grow at a rapid pace, we need some amazing new professionals to join our team. In particular, we are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Specialist to primarily support our program.

Join the mission behind America’s Open-Source Intelligence Enterprise. We’re looking for a talented Mid-Level OSINT Protocol and Managed Attribution Specialist to develop secure, innovative methods for collecting and analyzing Publicly Available Information (PAI) while minimizing attribution risks. As a Mid-Level OSINT Protocol and Managed Attribution Specialist, you will serve as a technical expert in Internet Protocol (IP), networking, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Managed Attribution (MA), helping design and enhance the tools, technologies, and processes used by OSINT collectors to securely conduct mission-critical collection activities.

• →Develop secure and innovative technical methods for collecting and analyzing Publicly Available Information while minimizing attribution and operational-security risks
• →Serve as a technical subject matter expert in Internet Protocol, networking, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Managed Attribution
• →Support the design, evaluation, implementation, and enhancement of tools and technologies used by OSINT collectors
• →Develop and document technical requirements for OSINT tools, systems, capabilities, and processes
• →Identify and recommend technical approaches that support secure, effective, and mission-aligned OSINT collection
• →Evaluate technical tools and processes for potential attribution, security, privacy, and operational risks
• →Provide technical guidance on the secure configuration and use of OSINT tools and Managed Attribution capabilities
• →Produce detailed technical reports, assessments, and recommendations for dissemination to Government and mission stakeholders
• →Prepare daily activity reports documenting the tools, technologies, and processes used to support OSINT activities
• →Provide technical input into OSINT Tradecraft Notes and other technical reports, guidance, and mission documentation
• →Support the development and delivery of training related to OSINT tools, Managed Attribution, networking technologies, and secure data-collection methods
• →Provide subject matter expertise and direct technical support to OSINT collectors using tools and technologies for secure data collection
• →Collaborate with OSINT collectors, analysts, engineers, cybersecurity professionals, instructors, and Government stakeholders to identify and address technical mission requirements
• →Remain current on emerging Internet, networking, wireless, attribution, and OSINT technologies, tools, techniques, and associated risks
• →Ensure technical approaches, documentation, and recommendations comply with applicable Defense Intelligence, cybersecurity, operational-security, and data-handling requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
• Bachelor’s degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
• Intelligence Community experience required
• Must have 8+ years of relevant experience in OSINT technology, networking, cybersecurity, information technology, systems engineering, Managed Attribution, or a related technical discipline
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of Internet Protocol, computer networking, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and related communications technologies
• Experience with Managed Attribution tools, technologies, environments, or tradecraft used to minimize attribution and operational-security risks
• Experience supporting OSINT collection tools, platforms, or technical capabilities
• Experience developing technical requirements and identifying technical approaches for tools, systems, or mission capabilities
• Experience evaluating and mitigating the technical, security, and attribution risks associated with online research and data collection
• Ability to assess technical tools and processes and provide clear, actionable recommendations
• Experience preparing detailed technical documentation, activity reports, assessments, procedures, or other mission-focused reports
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear guidance for OSINT collectors, analysts, Government stakeholders, and other nontechnical audiences
• Experience providing technical training, user support, or subject matter expertise related to secure tools, networks, or data-collection technologies
• Ability to work collaboratively in a secure, mission-focused environment

• Experience supporting OSINT missions within the Department of Defense or Intelligence Community
• Hands-on experience administering or supporting Managed Attribution platforms and related operational infrastructure
• Experience with virtual private networks, proxy technologies, virtualized environments, mobile technologies, secure communications, and network traffic analysis
• Knowledge of identity management, digital fingerprinting, metadata exposure, browser configurations, and other factors affecting online attribution
• Experience testing, evaluating, integrating, or deploying OSINT tools and technologies
• Experience developing OSINT tradecraft, technical procedures, training materials, or user guides
• Familiarity with cybersecurity controls, auditing, logging, access management, and secure system administration
• Relevant networking, cybersecurity, OSINT, or information technology certifications, such as Security+, Network+, CCNA, or equivalent credentials

An approximate annual salary range for this position is $60,000-$125,000. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Who we are:
ABSC is a technology and services company that combines the agility of a small business with proven processes refined over more than two decades in business. We specialize in supporting public sector clients in the Intelligence, Defense, Health, and Safety areas. Our team stands ready to deliver the next generation of programs, personnel, and solutions to help advance our federal government customers’ driving innovation, agility, and security across all mission areas.

Some of our benefits include:

• Generous PTO plus 11 Federal Holidays
• Retirement Planning – 401k Fully Vested with Match
• Annual Health and Wellness Allowance – buy an Apple Watch, a treadmill, or hit the gym on us
• Career Development – Annual Funds to spend on Education, Training and AI Tools
• Volunteer Time Off – Annually, all employees can spend 8 hours directly supporting a charity of choice
• Charitable Match – ABSC matches an employee’s donation to a qualifying charity
• Referral Program – We pay for internal and external referrals!
• LOV Awards – Earn bonus awards throughout the year from our Living Our Values awards program

Apply to join our team today! We are always looking to grow our team - if you know someone who is seeking a new career opportunity, please share this job opening with them! ABSC offers generous external referral bonuses. You don’t need to be an employee to benefit from our Referral Program!

*ABSC is a proud V3, Virginia Values Vets, member which recognizes our commitment to hiring Veterans. If you are a veteran, please be sure to include that in your application. Thank you! *

Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.