Cyber Network Exploitation Analyst — MD (Defense)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

NSA seeks 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 critical to national security.

Responsibilities include discovery and target analysis, metadata analysis, and exploiting target networks to support NSA operations. A strong CS/math background and related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science with concentration in algorithms, data structures and mathematics.
• Relevant experience in computer/information systems design, analysis or security.
• Military JCAC training may count toward 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.
• Analyze and exploit vulnerabilities to support cybersecurity operations.

Skills

TCP/IP

VOIP

Wireless protocols

Internet understanding

WAN/LAN

Vulnerability analysis

C/C++

Java

Python

Assembly

Networking basics

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Relevant CS/math coursework

Job description

NSA seeks 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 critical to national security.

Responsibilities include discovery and target analysis, metadata analysis, and exploiting target networks to support NSA operations. A strong CS/math background and related experience are required.