A young technologist known online as “Big Balls,” who works for DOGE, has access to sensitive US government systems. But his professional and online history call into question whether he would pass the background check typically required to obtain security clearances, security experts tell WIRED.
The important part of this news story is that a teenager is working in a major role of the United States government. Hiring convicted hackers is honestly fine. Lotta really smart kids make one dumb mistake in high school and get their security clearance nixed for life. Sometimes, if their mistake was really cool, they’ll even get a plea deal from the U.S. government that includes a job.