Cyber Network Exploitation Analyst

CNSS • National Security Systems; Maryland; On-site; USD 105,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

National Security Agency seeks a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst to analyze and exploit foreign adversaries' digital networks and communications. You will help identify vulnerabilities and understand the threat landscape as part of NSA's cybersecurity and intelligence operations.

This role requires CS background with math concentration, strong programming skills (C, C++, Java, Python) and knowledge of network protocols, with readiness for rigorous training and security clearance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science with concentration in CS and mathematics.
• Relevant experience in computer or information systems design/development/analysis.
• Engineering hardware and/or software, programming, computer/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, information assurance, cybersecurity, systems engineering.
• JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis Course) training counted toward experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducting discovery and target technology analysis of digital networks and mobile communications.
• Conducting analysis of metadata.
• Conducting target analysis and research.
• Identifying target communications within the global network.
• Performing global network analysis and mapping.
• Using knowledge of customer requirements to analyze and process intelligence information.
• Performing exploitation and operations on target networks.

Skills

C/C++/Java

Python

Networking concepts

Vulnerability analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS

Master's degree in CS or related

Doctoral degree (no experience)

Associate's degree + 5 years

Tools

JCAC training

Job description

National Security Agency seeks a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst to analyze and exploit foreign adversaries' digital networks and communications. You will help identify vulnerabilities and understand the threat landscape as part of NSA's cybersecurity and intelligence operations.

This role requires CS background with math concentration, strong programming skills (C, C++, Java, Python) and knowledge of network protocols, with readiness for rigorous training and security clearance.