Cyber Network Exploitation Analyst – Maryland

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

Benefits offered by this job

NSA comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

NSA is seeking a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst to analyze and exploit foreign adversaries' digital networks and communications. You will use computer science skills to understand threat landscapes and identify vulnerabilities within networks.

The role emphasizes continual learning, collaboration with teams, and the ability to analyze complex networks using programming skills in languages such as C, C++, Java, Assembly, and Python.

Qualifications

• Degree must be in Computer Science; related fields may be considered if courses include algorithms, data structures, logic and mathematics.
• Relevant experience must be in computer or information systems design/development/analysis.
• Completion of military training such as JCAC counted as experience toward the requirement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 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.
• 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 understanding

WAN/LAN understanding

Vulnerability analysis

Programming experience (C/C++/Java/As-

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in CS or related

Doctoral degree with relevant experience

Associate's degree + 5 years of relevant experience

Job description

NSA is seeking a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst to analyze and exploit foreign adversaries' digital networks and communications. You will use computer science skills to understand threat landscapes and identify vulnerabilities within networks.

The role emphasizes continual learning, collaboration with teams, and the ability to analyze complex networks using programming skills in languages such as C, C++, Java, Assembly, and Python.