Principal Targeting Analyst

SixGen, Inc. ·Ft Meade, MD ·Hybrid 49d ago

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About the role

SIXGEN is seeking a Principal Targeting Analyst to build and lead an organic targeting and collection capability that strengthens offensive cyber, red-team, and adversary-emission missions. This hands-on technical leadership role involves deep OSINT and managed-attribution tradecraft, professional foreign-language proficiency, applied AI engineering, and software development. Responsibilities include end-to-end target development, persona lifecycle management, AI/LLM automation, and mentoring. 8

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Intelligence Studies, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience considered. 8+ years in intelligence analysis, targeting, OSINT collection, SIGINT, computer network exploitation, or related discipline. Active TS/SCI clearance. Expertise in OSINT tradecraft and managed attribution. Professional foreign language proficiency (ILR 2+ / DLPT equivalent) in Mandarin Chinese strongly preferred; Russian, Farsi, Arabic, Korean, or Spanish

About the company

SixGen, Inc.

SIXGEN is a cybersecurity firm that delivers advanced cyber capabilities, including applied research, AI-driven solutions, and cyber operations services. They focus on empowering clients in government, defense, and commercial sectors with the speed, resilience, and operational advantage needed to secure missions and thrive in contested environments. Their value proposition lies in integrating machine speed with human expertise to reveal threats and ensure operational continuity.

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