Cyber Targeting & Analytics Engineer

Acclaim Technical Services; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Technical Services in Northern, VA is actively hiring a Technical Targeting Officer to join our team supporting U.S. Federal agencies. The role focuses on digital networks, targeting concepts, and IC tools to support operational requirements.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of cyber/targeting experience, plus knowledge of Windows/Linux, networks, and scripting. A strong emphasis is placed on data collection, cleaning, and analytics to inform decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of cyber/targeting experience.
• Experience with internet applications and protocols, Windows and Linux OS, SQL, Hadoop, or other DBMS.
• Scripting languages such as Python and relevant certifications (CISSP, GPEN, CEH, OSCP, CNDA, Sec+) are desired.
• Network traffic analysis experience using Wireshark, Suricata, and nDPI strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Understand digital networks, targeting concepts, and experience with IC tools and systems.
• Analyze data to identify patterns, draw conclusions, and support decisions with predictive and prescriptive analytics.

Skills

Cyber targeting

Predictive analytics

Data analysis

Scripting (Python)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Wireshark

Suricata

nDPI

Windows OS

Linux OS

SQL

Hadoop

Job description

Acclaim Technical Services in Northern, VA is actively hiring a Technical Targeting Officer to join our team supporting U.S. Federal agencies. The role focuses on digital networks, targeting concepts, and IC tools to support operational requirements.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of cyber/targeting experience, plus knowledge of Windows/Linux, networks, and scripting. A strong emphasis is placed on data collection, cleaning, and analytics to inform decisions.