Cyber Network Exploitation Analyst

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

Job summary

NSA seeks a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst to apply computer science skills to analyze and exploit foreign adversaries' digital networks and communications. You will play a critical role in cybersecurity operations, identifying vulnerabilities and threat landscapes to support national security objectives.

Responsibilities include discovery, target analysis, metadata review, and exploitation activities, with a focus on collaboration and continual learning in a high-security environment.

Qualifications

• The minimum requirement is a degree with concentration in CS and mathematics.
• Relevant experience in computer/information systems design, analysis or security.
• Military training such as JCAC may count toward experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Flexibility

Effective communication

Collaboration

Network protocols (TCP/IP, VOIP)

Understanding of internet

WAN and LAN

Vulnerability analysis

Programming experience (C, C++, Java,

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree

Associate's degree with relevant experience

Doctoral degree (for advanced entry)

Tools

JCAC training

Job description

NSA seeks a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst to apply computer science skills to analyze and exploit foreign adversaries' digital networks and communications. You will play a critical role in cybersecurity operations, identifying vulnerabilities and threat landscapes to support national security objectives.

Responsibilities include discovery, target analysis, metadata review, and exploitation activities, with a focus on collaboration and continual learning in a high-security environment.