Cyber Network Exploitation Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

NSA seeks a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst to analyze and exploit foreign adversaries’ digital networks and communications. You will support NSA cybersecurity operations, identify vulnerabilities, and provide insights into threat landscapes to strengthen national security.

Applicants should hold a Computer Science degree with strong mathematics exposure, plus experience in network analysis, programming, and cybersecurity disciplines.

Qualifications

• Degree must be in Computer Science with concentration in CS areas and mathematics.
• Experience in computer or information systems design, development, or analysis.
• Military training in JCAC or equivalent may count toward experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform discovery and target technology analysis of digital networks and mobile communications.
• Conduct analysis of metadata and target research within the global network.
• Identify target communications and perform global network analysis and mapping.
• Analyze and process intelligence information based on customer requirements.
• Perform exploitation and operations on target networks.

Skills

Network protocols

Internet basics

WAN/LAN understanding

Vulnerability analysis

Programming: C

Programming: C++

Programming: Java

Programming: Assembly

Programming: Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS

Master's degree in CS or related field

Tools

C

C++

Java

Assembly

Python

Job description

NSA seeks a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst to analyze and exploit foreign adversaries’ digital networks and communications. You will support NSA cybersecurity operations, identify vulnerabilities, and provide insights into threat landscapes to strengthen national security.

Applicants should hold a Computer Science degree with strong mathematics exposure, plus experience in network analysis, programming, and cybersecurity disciplines.