Cyber Network Exploitation Analyst (MD)

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

Job summary

National Security Agency (NSA) is seeking a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst to analyze and exploit foreign adversaries’ digital networks and communications. You will support cybersecurity and intelligence operations by understanding threat landscapes and identifying network vulnerabilities.

The role requires a CS-focused degree and hands-on experience in network analysis, programming, and vulnerability assessment.

Qualifications

• Degree must be in Computer Science with concentration in CS and mathematics.
• Relevant experience in computer or information systems design/development/analysis.
• Military training like JCAC counts towards experience.

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.
• Process intelligence information based on customer requirements.
• Perform exploitation and operations on target networks.

Skills

Network protocols knowledge

Communication skills

Collaboration

Programming languages (C, C++, Java, 0

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in CS or related fields

Associate's degree + 5 years experience

Tools

C

C++

Java

Assembly

Python

Job description

National Security Agency (NSA) is seeking a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst to analyze and exploit foreign adversaries’ digital networks and communications. You will support cybersecurity and intelligence operations by understanding threat landscapes and identifying network vulnerabilities.

The role requires a CS-focused degree and hands-on experience in network analysis, programming, and vulnerability assessment.