UX Designer – Interfaces for Cyber Analysts & Operators 

Location: Columbia, Maryland, Annapolis Junction, Maryland, Telework options
Clearance Required: TS//SCI with Polygraph 
Compensation Range: $110,000 - $260,000

 

What You’ll Do 
This role is focused on designing interfaces that support cyber analysts and mission operators. You’ll translate operational workflows into intuitive layouts, reduce friction in high-velocity environments, and ensure users can see what matters when it matters. Your designs may surface threats, prioritize events, or guide workflows under pressure. 

This work is grounded in real-world usage. You may prototype directly with users, test inside classified spaces, or collaborate closely with engineers on systems that demand clarity and reliability. 

 

Who This Might Be a Fit For 
This could be a great fit if you: 

• Design with users who make time-sensitive decisions in mind 

• Know how to clarify dense, data-rich environments 

• Understand how to create focus in noisy or alert-heavy interfaces 

• Have experience with SOC tools, mission platforms, or intel systems 

• Want your designs to reduce error, speed decision-making, and support trust 

 

Why Shadow 
In cyber environments, interface design isn’t cosmetic — it’s operational. At Shadow, we don’t chase trends. We create tools that function precisely, help people stay oriented, and adapt to real-world constraints. If you’re a designer who thinks like a strategist and builds like an engineer, this is where you belong. 

 

Interested? 
If this role sounds like a fit, we encourage you to reach out — we’re actively shaping teams for upcoming work. 

 

What Comes With It 

You’ll have what you need to do your best work: 

• Fully covered health insurance – medical, dental, vision 

• Paid parental leave – 16 weeks if you give birth, 4 weeks if your partner does 

• Flexible leave – designed to support real life, not restrict it 

• 401(k) – for your future 

• Short- and long-term disability – because life happens 

• Annual health stipend – if you opt out of our insurance 

 

The Extras? They're Built In 

No points systems. No bean bags. Just clarity, autonomy, and a mission that matters. 

Elite talent deserves elite support. Our benefits empower you to excel professionally and personally, recognizing your value through comprehensive health coverage, disability protection, and meaningful well-being initiatives. By investing in you, we ensure you have the tools, resources, and support you need to thrive—inside and outside of work. 

See our benefit plan here: https://www.shadowstrategies.io/benefits 

 

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Shadow Strategies is committed to providing an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and fairness. We embrace individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.  

Our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, training, and compensation. We do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.  
 

Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.