Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (MD)

CNSS • National Security Systems; Silver Hill (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

NSA is seeking a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst to apply computer science skills to analyze and exploit foreign adversaries' networks and communications. You will support cybersecurity operations by understanding threat landscapes and identifying vulnerabilities across networks.

The role requires a CS degree concentration in foundational areas and mathematics, with progressive responsibilities in discovery, analysis, and exploitation.

Qualifications

• Degree must be in Computer Science (CS) with concentration in algorithms, data structures, math, and computer architecture.
• Relevant experience in design/analysis of computer or information systems.
• Military training (e.g., JCAC) can count towards experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform discovery and target technology analysis of digital networks and mobile communications.
• Conduct analysis of metadata and target research; identify target communications globally.
• Map and analyze global networks; process intelligence information per requirements.
• Perform exploitation and operations on target networks.

Skills

Network protocols

Internet understanding

WAN/LAN

Vulnerability analysis

Programming languages

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS

Master's degree in CS

Doctoral degree (CS/related)

Job description

NSA is seeking a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst to apply computer science skills to analyze and exploit foreign adversaries' networks and communications. You will support cybersecurity operations by understanding threat landscapes and identifying vulnerabilities across networks.

The role requires a CS degree concentration in foundational areas and mathematics, with progressive responsibilities in discovery, analysis, and exploitation.