Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (DNEA)

the-swift-group; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift seeks Digital Network Exploitation Analysts to support mission-focused cyber operations across multiple U.S. locations, including Annapolis Junction, MD. Candidates should hold a CS-based degree and meet the Level 1–4 experience ladder, with citizenship requirements for security clearances.

Roles emphasize network analysis, exploitation planning, and OSI-level cybersecurity concepts, with language and JCAC credentials considered toward experience. Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Experience in computer or information systems design, development, and/or analysis roles.
• Understanding of network protocols, traffic analysis, and cybersecurity concepts across the OSI model.
• Experience supporting cyber operations or exploitation-focused missions is highly desired.
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required.
• Recent JCAC training may count toward relevant experience; foreign language ILR scores may help.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate target opportunities using all-source data to map networks and help develop exploitation plans.
• Analyze SIGINT and cybersecurity data across OSI network layers.
• Apply knowledge of IP core infrastructure, devices, connectivity, and traffic flow analysis.
• Support cyber operations through network analysis, exploitation support, and vulnerability analysis.
• Analyze network traffic and contribute to mission-focused cyber analysis and targeting.

Skills

OSI model understanding

Network protocols

Cybersecurity concepts

Exploitation planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Engineering/Mathematics with CS coursework

IT or Information Security degree comparable to CS

Job description

Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.

We are seeking Digital Network Exploitation Analysts (DNEA) to join a growing team supporting mission-focused work in locations including Annapolis Junction, MD, Honolulu, HI, Bluffdale, UT, Dayton, OH, and San Antonio, TX.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate target opportunities using all-source data to understand and map target networks and assist in developing detailed exploitation and operations plans.
• Analyze SIGINT and cybersecurity data across multiple layers of the OSI network stack.
• Apply knowledge of logical and physical IP core infrastructure, communication devices, network connectivity, and traffic flow analysis.
• Support cyber operations through network analysis, exploitation support, vulnerability analysis, and operational planning activities.
• Analyze network traffic, identify vulnerabilities, and contribute to mission-focused cyber analysis and targeting efforts.

Requirements:

• Experience in computer or information systems design, development, and/or analysis roles.
• Experience may include hardware/software engineering, programming, computer or network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, systems engineering, and/or network and systems administration.
• Understanding of network protocols, traffic analysis, and cybersecurity concepts across the OSI model.
• Experience supporting cyber operations, network analysis, or exploitation-focused missions is highly desired.
• Completion of military cyber training such as JCAC may count toward relevant experience requirements.
• Foreign language proficiency may be considered toward experience requirements where applicable. Recent ILR scores are required to substantiate language proficiency.
• Degree in Computer Science is required.
  • Degrees in related technical fields such as Engineering or Mathematics may be considered if coursework includes foundational Computer Science areas including: Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Programming Methodologies and Languages, Data Structures, Logic and Computation, Advanced Mathematics (e.g., Calculus, Discrete Mathematics)
  • Information Technology (IT) and Information Security (IS) degrees may be considered if coursework is equivalent to a Computer Science major.

Level 1

• Associate’s degree plus 4 years of relevant experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of relevant experience

Level 2

• Associate’s degree plus 7 years of relevant experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of relevant experience OR
• Master’s degree plus 3 years of relevant experience OR
• Doctorate plus 2 years of relevant experience

Level 3

• Associate’s degree plus 10 years of relevant experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of relevant experience OR
• Master’s degree plus 6 years of relevant experience OR
• Doctorate plus 4 years of relevant experience

Level 4

• Associate’s degree plus 13 years of relevant experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree plus 11 years of relevant experience OR
• Master’s degree plus 9 years of relevant experience OR
• Doctorate plus 7 years of relevant experience
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

Desired Experience:

Relevant certifications and training may include:

• Security+
• Network+
• CEH
• JCAC graduate