Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (DNEA): Level 1-4

Sentar Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

Competitive PTO plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm is seeking a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst in Ft. Meade, MD. The role focuses on evaluating and exploiting network targets, applying SIGINT and cyber data. Candidates should hold a degree in Computer Science and have relevant experience in cybersecurity and network analysis. The position offers various benefits, including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and professional development programs.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance required.
• Experience in computer/information systems design/development/analysis roles.
• Military training such as JCAC may count toward relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate target opportunities using all source data and assist in exploitation plans.
• Analyze SIGINT and cybersecurity data at multiple OSI levels.
• Work with teams to develop shared understandings of intelligence needs.

Skills

Network analysis

SIGINT analysis

Cybersecurity

Penetration testing

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Engineering or Mathematics

Job description

The Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (DNEA) level 1-4 role at Sentar Inc. is a cybersecurity and intelligence position focused on evaluating and exploiting network targets using SIGINT and cyber data. The role is based in Ft. Meade and offers a chance to build, innovate, and secure your career in a small, innovative team.

Role Description

• 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 at multiple levels up and down the OSI network stack and develop a solid understanding of logical/physical IP core infrastructure, communication devices, and network traffic movements.
• Be involved in developing new tradecraft needed to perform this analysis as technologies evolve.
• Work as part of a team with government, military, and contractor personnel to develop shared understandings of intelligence needs, mission relevance, and areas of expertise.
• Apply analytical talent to form hypotheses, select analysis techniques, and query, merge, enrich, evaluate, and pivot within data to attain and share insights.
• Distill, document, contextualize and share findings— including any new tradecraft— with teammates, stakeholders, and intelligence consumers.

Requirements

Clearance: Active TS/SCI with polygraph

Education: 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, programming methodologies and languages, data structures, logic and computation, and advanced 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 major.

Relevant Experience: Relevant experience must be in computer or information systems design/development/analysis roles. Includes 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 such as JCAC may be considered toward the relevant experience requirement (i.e., 24‑week JCAC course may count as 6 months of experience).

• Specific labor category determined by years of experience + educational degrees:
  • Level 1 — 2 years of applicable experience 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

Benefits At Sentar

• Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Health Savings or Flexible Spending Plan options
• Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options
• Group Term Life, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability is provided to all qualifying employees
• Generous 401(k) match
• Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service
• Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military duty
• Mental health awareness programs
• Tuition reimbursementProfessional development reimbursement
• Recognition and Awards programs

Sentar is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer including M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor Employer. Please contact the Recruiting Manager at [e-mail] if you require a reasonable workplace accommodation.

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