Cyber Network Exploitation Analyst

CNSS • National Security Systems; Arnold (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

National Security Agency (NSA) is looking for a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst to analyze and exploit foreign adversaries' digital networks and communications. The role supports NSA's cybersecurity and intelligence operations by identifying vulnerabilities and the threat landscape.

Applicants should have a CS degree with mathematics concentration and relevant experience in information systems analysis and cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science with concentration in algorithms, data structures, logic and computation, and mathematics.
• Relevant experience in computer or information systems design/development/analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform discovery and target technology analysis of digital networks and mobile communications.
• Conduct analysis of metadata and target analysis and research.
• Identify target communications within the global network and map networks.
• Apply knowledge of customer requirements to analyze and process intelligence information and perform exploitation on target networks.

Skills

Programming (C/C++/Java/Python)

Network protocols

Vulnerability analysis

Cybersecurity knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in CS or related field

Doctoral degree in related field

Associate's degree with relevant experience

Job description

National Security Agency (NSA) is looking for a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst to analyze and exploit foreign adversaries' digital networks and communications. The role supports NSA's cybersecurity and intelligence operations by identifying vulnerabilities and the threat landscape.

Applicants should have a CS degree with mathematics concentration and relevant experience in information systems analysis and cybersecurity.