Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (DNEA), Advisor

Peraton; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Next Generation Digital Network Exploitation Analyst to enhance national security through advanced cybersecurity solutions. This role involves evaluating target networks, analyzing complex data, and collaborating with a team of experts to develop innovative strategies. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in SIGINT and cybersecurity, with a strong understanding of network infrastructures. Join a forward-thinking company that values your expertise and offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including generous PTO and bonus participation.

Benefits

Subsidized coverage

25 days of PTO

Participation in bonus plans

Qualifications

• 15 years experience without a degree or 7 years with a PhD in relevant fields.
• Experience in SIGINT and cybersecurity data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate target opportunities using all source data to map networks.
• Analyze SIGINT and cybersecurity data across multiple OSI levels.
• Develop new tradecraft as technologies evolve.

Skills

Cybersecurity

SIGINT Analysis

Network Administration

Vulnerability Analysis

Penetration Testing

Forensics

Information Assurance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

PhD

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton's Cyber Mission in Annapolis Junction, MD supplies the Intel community with mission essential Next Generation SIGINT Analysts and Cyber professionals that support and defend our nation's security. Be a part of a team of SIGINT, Intelligence, and Cyber professionals that are supplying our nation with leading Next Generation cybersecurity solutions. Peraton delivers unique intelligence, analytics, and data management solutions to address the world's most difficult challenges.

Peraton is seeking Next Generation Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (DNEA4) to support our mission to defend and protect our national security.

Responsibilities may include:

1. Evaluate target opportunities using all source data to understand and map target networks, and to assist in developing detailed exploitation and operations plans.
2. 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.
3. Develop new tradecraft needed to perform this analysis as technologies evolve.
4. Work together with government, military, and contractor personnel to develop shared understandings of intelligence needs, mission relevance, and areas of expertise.
5. Apply analytical skills to form hypotheses, critically assess analysis techniques, then query, merge, enrich, evaluate, and pivot within data to attain and share insights.
6. Distill, document, contextualize, and share findings—including any new tradecraft developed—with teammates, stakeholders, and intelligence consumers.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• 15 years' experience without a degree OR 13 years' experience with an associate degree OR 11 years' experience with a bachelor's degree OR 9 years' experience with a master's degree OR 7 years' experience with a PhD
• Experience in computer or information systems design, development, or analysis roles, including hardware/software engineering, programming, cybersecurity, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, forensics, information assurance, systems engineering, or network administration.
• Experience evaluating target opportunities using all source data to understand and map networks and develop exploitation plans.
• Experience analyzing SIGINT and cybersecurity data at multiple OSI network stack levels.
• Completion of military trainings such as JCAC may be considered towards experience requirements or as equivalent to an associate degree.
• Foreign language proficiency and DLPT scores may be considered relevant experience.
• Active TS SCI security clearance with current polygraph required.

Additional Qualifications:

• Understanding of IP core infrastructure, communication devices, network connections, and traffic movements.
• Knowledge of developing new tradecraft as technologies evolve.

Peraton offers enhanced benefits, including subsidized coverage, 25 days of PTO, and participation in bonus plans.

About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company delivering solutions across the globe, supporting government agencies and armed forces, solving critical challenges daily.

Salary Range

$146,000 - $234,000, depending on experience and other factors.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, including for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.