Cyber Exploitation Analysts (All Levels)

Adaptic; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Adaptic is seeking a Cyber Exploitation Analyst to operate at the intersection of cyber, SIGINT, and network analysis. You will turn complex data into actionable intelligence supporting DoD and IC missions, across target development, network exploitation, and defense domains.

We hire analysts at multiple levels who can identify patterns, assess vulnerabilities, and contribute to mission outcomes. A strong analytical mindset and collaboration with cross‑functional teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph required.
• Experience in cyber, SIGINT, network analysis or related mission areas.
• Strong understanding of networks, routing, and system interactions.
• Experience with multiple data sources (e.g., network traffic, logs, OSINT, SIGINT).
• Familiarity with analysis tools, scripting, or technical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to generate actionable intelligence across cyber and SIGINT domains.
• Build target profiles, network maps, and analytic datasets.
• Identify intelligence gaps and shape collection or analysis strategies to address them.
• Apply pattern recognition across communications, network traffic, and digital footprints.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate analysis into mission workflows.

Skills

TS/SCI with polygraph

Cyber experience

SIGINT analysis

Network analysis

Pattern recognition

Analytical problem solving

Team collaboration

Job description

Analyze the Target. Understand the Network Join us as a Cyber Exploitation Analyst!

At Adaptic, our Cyber Exploitation Analysts operate at the intersection of cyber, SIGINT, and network analysis—turning complex data into actionable intelligence. Supporting the DoD and Intelligence Community, you’ll work on mission-critical problems that require deep technical insight and analytical precision.

Whether your background is in target development, network exploitation, system-level analysis, or cyber defense, we’re looking for analysts at all levels who are driven to solve complex challenges and contribute to real-world mission outcomes.

Your Impact

You’ll support mission operations by analyzing data, identifying patterns, and developing insights across a variety of cyber and SIGINT domains. Day-to-day, that can look like:

• Analyzing collection and open-source data to generate leads, insights, and actionable intelligence
• Building and maintaining target profiles, network maps, and analytic datasets
• Identifying intelligence gaps and shaping collection or analysis strategies to address them
• Applying pattern recognition across communications, network traffic, and digital footprints
• Evaluating target networks and developing exploitation or operational plans
• Analyzing data across multiple layers of the OSI stack, including network protocols and infrastructure
• Understanding how devices, systems, and networks interact within complex environments
• Supporting exploitation efforts across systems, networks, and adversary infrastructure
• Leveraging logs, network data, and system artifacts to identify vulnerabilities or threats
• Developing mitigations and strengthening network defenses against cyber threats
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate analysis into mission workflows
• Contributing to tradecraft development and mentoring junior analysts (for more senior roles)

Focus Areas

We are hiring across multiple mission areas, including:

• Target Development (TDNA) – Target profiling, pattern analysis, and intelligence gap identification
• Digital Network Exploitation (DNEA) – Network mapping, SIGINT analysis, and deep understanding of network infrastructure
• Exploitation Analysis (EA) – Developing and executing exploitation strategies across systems and adversary environments
• Cyber Network Defense Analysis (CNDA) – Threat detection, vulnerability analysis, and network defense

Qualifications

• All positions require an active TS/SCI with polygraph
• Experience in cyber, SIGINT, network analysis, or related mission areas
• Strong understanding of networks, routing, and system interactions
• Experience working with multiple data sources (e.g., network traffic, logs, OSINT, SIGINT)
• Familiarity with analysis tools, scripting, or technical troubleshooting
• Ability to identify patterns, analyze complex data, and solve challenging problems
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently and on a team

Nice to Have

• Experience with packet analysis, intrusion detection systems, or network defense tools
• Familiarity with OSI model, network protocols, and traffic analysis
• Background in cybersecurity, vulnerability analysis, or penetration testing
• Experience with system internals, operating systems, or network architecture
• Military cyber training (e.g., JCAC) or language proficiency (ILR scores)
• Experience supporting mission or operational environments within the IC/DoD

Find the signal. Enable the mission.