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Director of Offensive Cyber Research

TwentyWashington DC
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Senior Level Manager

Qualifications

Who You AreYou are passionate about defending democracies and providing technology that is crucial in real-world operations. You maintain high standards and provide robust support—offering direct feedback, establishing clear expectations, and ensuring strong follow-through. You can outline a long-term vision while effectively managing short-term priorities: you know how to prioritize, sequence, and deliver. You are an adept communicator who can bridge the gap between operators, engineers, and executives—fostering trust across diverse interests and terminologies. You remain composed under pressure and make informed decisions even with incomplete information. You manage organizations systematically: utilizing metrics, incentives, hiring, and processes as tools to amplify mission impact. You possess sound judgment regarding security, operational security (OPSEC), and responsible execution in sensitive environments.

About the job

About Twenty

At Twenty, we are tackling one of the most pressing challenges of our era: safeguarding democracies in the digital landscape. Our innovative technologies bridge the cyber and electromagnetic domains, where operational speed surpasses human perception and complexity exceeds traditional limits. Our dedicated team goes beyond conventional problem-solving; we produce transformative results that significantly enhance national security. As pragmatic optimists, we are aware that while our mission to protect America and its allies is formidable, achieving success is within our reach.

Role Overview

In this pivotal role, you will spearhead and define the direction of Twenty’s offensive cyber research division, crafting strategies, building a top-tier team, and ensuring that our capabilities align with genuine operational demands. You will supervise both forward-deployed analysts collaborating with government mission teams and research engineers developing next-gen offensive capabilities from our Arlington headquarters. Your collaboration with product, engineering, and business leaders will be crucial, and you will represent Twenty in engagements with senior government stakeholders. This role is uniquely positioned at the convergence of innovative research, disciplined execution, and impactful mission outcomes.

About Twenty

Twenty is at the forefront of technological innovation aimed at defending democracies against the evolving threats in the digital realm. Our commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes in national security drives us to develop cutting-edge solutions that redefine the boundaries of cyber operations.

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