Cyber Network Engineer: Penetration & Defense Specialist

National Security Agency/Central Security Service; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

The National Security Agency invites IT and cyber professionals to join Tailored Access Operations (TAO) and Cybersecurity missions. We have multiple openings for Cyber Network Professionals focusing on penetration testing, defensive operations, and identifying cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

Qualifications include entry/developmental paths with a bachelor’s degree and variable experience, or full-performance levels with higher degrees and more experience.

Qualifications

• Entry path: BA/BS with no experience; or AS with 2+ years in relevant cyber fields.
• Military coursework in networking/CS/cyber plus 2+ years experience may apply.
• Full performance: BA/BS with 3+ years; MS with 1 year; PhD with 0; or AS with 5 years.
• TAO Apprentice Operator cert +3 years also considered.

Skills

Penetration testing

Defensive operations

Threat & vulnerability identification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associates degree + 2 years experience

Military coursework in networking/CS/cyber + 2 years

TAO-specific fundamentals training + 2 years

Job description

The National Security Agency invites IT and cyber professionals to join Tailored Access Operations (TAO) and Cybersecurity missions. We have multiple openings for Cyber Network Professionals focusing on penetration testing, defensive operations, and identifying cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

Qualifications include entry/developmental paths with a bachelor’s degree and variable experience, or full-performance levels with higher degrees and more experience.