Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (2022-0246)

Acclaim Technical Services, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 100,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Maryland seeks a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst to support national security efforts. Candidates must have a degree in Computer Science and active TS/SCI clearance. The role involves analyzing networks and developing new strategies to counter cyber threats, with a salary range of $100,000 - $250,000 and comprehensive benefits including healthcare and education support.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Qualifications

• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Education in foundational computer science areas is required.
• Relevant experience in information systems design/development/analysis roles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate target networks using all-source data.
• Analyze SIGINT and cybersecurity data across the OSI model.
• Develop new tradecraft for technology evolution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Understanding of networks

Curiosity

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Cybersecurity tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Acclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading language, operations, and technology services company supporting a wide range of U.S. Federal agencies. We are an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, which is uncommon within our business sector. ATS is consistently ranked as a top workplace among DC area firms and continues to grow.

We are actively hiring a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst to join our Defense & Homeland Security Division working in Annapolis Junction, MD. We are hiring Digital Network Exploitation Analysts (DNEAs) of all skill levels for a variety of roles to support core Intelligence Community (IC) missions through our Next Generation Analysts portfolio. Our national security depends on technology as never before, and this dependence is growing at an ever-increasing rate. As a cyber professional in the intelligence community, you will work as part of a team on the frontlines against our cyber adversaries. ATS is hiring cyber professionals with technical expertise and a driving desire to remain at the forefront of their field. These opportunities will give you the chance to showcase your talent and expertise while working on the cutting edge of national cybersecurity missions. Join us in helping advance our national security interests as part of the world’s most advanced team of cyber professionals.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate target opportunities using all source data to understand and map target networks, and to assist in developing detailed exploitation and operations plans.
• Analyze SIGINT and cybersecurity data at multiple levels up and down the OSI network stack and bring a solid understanding of logical/physical IP core infrastructure, communication devices and how they connect to networks, and the traffic movements in a network.
• Be involved in developing new tradecraft needed to perform this analysis as technologies evolve.
• Be part of a team, working together with government, military, and contractor personnel to develop shared understandings of intelligence needs, mission relevance, and areas of expertise.
• Apply your innate curiosity and analytical talent to form hypotheses, critically assess and choose analysis techniques, then query, merge, enrich, evaluate, and pivot within data to attain and share insights.
• Distill, document, contextualize and share your findings—including any new tradecraft that you develop—with teammates, stakeholders, and intelligence consumers.

Required Education & Experience

• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Education: Degree in Computer Science. Degrees in related fields may be considered relevant if programs contain a concentration of courses in foundational CS areas (algorithms, computer architecture, programming methodologies and languages, data structures, logic and computation, and advanced mathematics). IT and IS degrees may be considered relevant if coursework is equivalent to a CS major
• Relevant Experience: Experience in computer or information systems design/development/analysis roles. May include engineering hardware/software, programming, computer/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, systems engineering, and/or network and systems administration. Completion of military training in a relevant area (e.g., JCAC) may count as experience.
• Labor category determined by years of experience and education level:
  • Level 1: 2 years with a bachelor’s degree, OR 4 years with an associate degree
  • Level 2: 2 years with a PhD, OR 3 years with a master’s degree, OR 5 years with a bachelor’s degree, OR 7 years with an associate degree
  • Level 3: 4 years with a PhD, OR 6 years with a master’s degree, OR 8 years with a bachelor’s degree, OR 10 years with an associate degree
  • Level 4: 7 years with a PhD, OR 9 years with a master’s degree, OR 11 years with a bachelor’s degree, OR 13 years with an associate degree

Pay Range

There are many factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employee owners value the flexibility at ATS that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad mix of exceptional benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.

At ATS, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package such as: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here: Employee Resources.

The proposed salary range for this position is: $100,000.00 - $250,000.00

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