Digital Network Exploitation Analyst IV

VTG Defense; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense is seeking a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst IV to safeguard national security interests by leveraging advanced network intelligence and targeted cyber capabilities. This mission‑critical role will transform complex data into strategic operational advantages.

The role requires 11 years of relevant cybersecurity and network exploitation experience, IP core infrastructure expertise, and an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• 11 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, network exploitation, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of IP core infrastructure, network traffic analysis, and cybersecurity.
• Experience with SIGINT analysis, vulnerability assessments, or penetration testing.
• Demonstrated ability to work with multi‑disciplinary teams in high‑stakes environments.
• An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive network intelligence mapping to develop precision exploitation strategies.
• Work with SIGINT and cybersecurity data across the OSI model.
• Drive cross‑organizational intelligence convergence to rapidly respond to evolving national security challenges.
• Develop and share new tradecraft and techniques as technologies evolve.
• Use analytical skills to derive insights, distill findings, and drive forward innovative solutions.

Job description

VTG is seeking a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst IV to strategically safeguard critical national security interests by leveraging advanced network intelligence and precision‑targeted cyber capabilities. This mission‑critical role will directly contribute to intelligence superiority by transforming complex data into strategic operational advantages.

What will you do?

• Conduct comprehensive network intelligence mapping to develop precision exploitation strategies that advance critical mission objectives.
• Work with SIGINT and cybersecurity data across the OSI model.
• Drive cross‑organizational intelligence convergence to rapidly respond to evolving national security challenges and support unified mission success.
• Develop and share new tradecraft and techniques as technologies evolve.
• Use analytical skills to derive insights, distill findings, and drive forward innovative solutions.

Do you have what it takes?

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field (equivalent military training may be considered)
• 11 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, network exploitation, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of IP core infrastructure, network traffic analysis, and cybersecurity.
• Experience with SIGINT analysis, vulnerability assessments, or penetration testing.
• Demonstrated ability to work with multi‑disciplinary teams in high‑stakes environments.
• An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Pay Range

VTG's estimated starting pay range is $185,000 - $215,000 annually, which is a general guideline and may vary depending on geographic location. Compensation also considers work experience, education, skill level, and market factors, which may cause offers to fall outside this range.