Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (DNEA) 1-3 with Security Clearance

Weeghman & Briggs, LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 116,000 - 272,000; Full time

Job summary

Weeghman & Briggs seeks a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (DNEA) to support critical government initiatives in Annapolis Junction, MD. This full-time role requires TS/SCI with Polygraph and a rigorous analytic mindset.

You will map target networks, analyze SIGINT and cybersecurity data, and help develop tradecraft as technologies evolve. A strong team collaboration and clear mission impact are offered.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
• Experience supporting government or DoD programs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate target opportunities using all source data to map target networks and assist in exploitation plans.
• Analyze SIGINT and cybersecurity data across OSI layers and understand IP core infrastructure and traffic movements.
• Contribute to developing new tradecraft as technologies evolve.
• Collaborate with government, military, and contractor personnel to align intelligence needs and capabilities.
• Form hypotheses, assess methods, query and merge data to derive insights.
• Document and share findings, including new tradecraft, with teammates and stakeholders.

Skills

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Government/DoD experience

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Job description

Digital Network Exploitation Analyst 1-3 Location: Annapolis Junction, MD | Onsite Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph Employment Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $116,333 - $196,000 Join a Growing Team at Weeghman & Briggs Weeghman & Briggs is seeking a motivated and mission-driven Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (DNEA) support critical government initiatives in Annapolis Junction, MD. Founded in 2016 by Anthony Jordan, Weeghman & Briggs specializes in delivering high-impact analytical services to Government Agencies and private organizations. Since our founding, we have partnered with a range of federal entities and private corporations, earning a strong reputation as a trusted, results-driven company with an exceptional team of professionals. As we continue to expand across current programs and upcoming contract awards, we are looking for talented individuals who want to contribute, grow, and build something meaningful alongside us. At Weeghman & Briggs, you're more than a number, you're part of the team. We've built a culture where your opinion matters, your voice is heard, and your contributions make a direct impact on mission success. Our growth creates opportunity for advancement, leadership visibility, and long-term career development while maintaining the supportive, close-knit environment that sets us apart. If you're ready to grow your career while supporting important national missions, we'd love to connect with you. What You’ll Do

• 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. What You Bring
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Experience supporting government or DoD programs
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Degree in Computer Science. Degree in related fields (e.g., Engineering, Mathematics) may be considered relevant if programs contain a concentration of courses in the following foundational CS areas: algorithms, computer architecture (not network architecture), programming methodologies and languages, data structures, logic and computation, and advanced mathematics (for example, calculus, discrete mathematics).
• Information Technology (IT) and Information Security (IS) degrees may be considered relevant if the programs contain the amount and type of coursework equivalent to a Computer Science (CS) major. Preferred Qualifications
• Relevant experience must be in computer or information systems design/development/analysis roles. In addition, it may also include engineering hardware and/or 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 such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis Course) may be considered towards the relevant experience requirement (i.e., 24-week JCAC course may count as 6 months of experience).
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph
• Specific labor category determined by years of experience + educational degrees. Level Qualifications: Level 1: AA degree + 4 years OR B.A. degree + 2 years Level 2: AA + 7 yrs OR B.A. + 5 yrs OR Masters + 3 yrs OR Doctorate + 2 yrs Level 3: AA + 10 yrs OR B.A. + 8 yrs OR Masters + 6 yrs OR PhD + 4 yrs Level 4: AA + 13 yrs OR B.A. + 11 yrs OR Masters + 9 yrs OR PhD + 7 yrs Compensation & Benefits The projected salary range for this position is $116,333.50-$272,405.70, dependent upon experience, qualifications, and contract requirements. At Weeghman & Briggs, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits here:

https://weeghmanandbriggs.com/summary-of-employee-benefits/

Equal Employment Opportunity Weeghman & Briggs is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. *