Cyber Network Exploitation Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

NSA is seeking a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst responsible for analyzing and exploiting foreign adversaries' digital networks and communications. You will contribute to cybersecurity and intelligence operations by identifying vulnerabilities and threat landscapes.

Applicants must have relevant CS concentration and a degree; practical experience and potential JCAC-related training are considered. The role requires U.S. citizenship and security background checks.

Qualifications

• Degree in CS with concentration in algorithms, data structures and mathematics.
• Relevant experience in computer/information systems design, development or analysis.
• Military training such as JCAC may count towards experience.
• Entry criteria vary by level: Bachelor's with 3+ yrs; Master's with 1+ yr; Doctoral with 0 yrs; other pathways available.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Network protocols

Internet understanding

WAN/LAN

Vulnerability analysis

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

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Associate's degree + 5 years relevant experience

Job description

NSA is seeking a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst responsible for analyzing and exploiting foreign adversaries' digital networks and communications. You will contribute to cybersecurity and intelligence operations by identifying vulnerabilities and threat landscapes.

Applicants must have relevant CS concentration and a degree; practical experience and potential JCAC-related training are considered. The role requires U.S. citizenship and security background checks.