Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (Mid Level)

National Security Agency; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Security Agency seeks a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst to analyze and exploit foreign adversaries' digital networks and communications using computer science skills. You will contribute to NSA's cybersecurity and intelligence operations by identifying vulnerabilities and understanding the threat landscape.

Responsibilities include discovery and target technology analysis, metadata analysis, mapping networks, and supporting exploitation on target networks.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Computer Science or related field with concentration in algorithms, data structures, and mathematics.
• Experience in computer or information systems design/development/analysis is required.
• Military training like JCAC may count as experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct discovery and target technology analysis of digital networks and mobile communications.
• Analyze metadata and conduct target analysis and research.
• Identify target communications within the global network and perform global network analysis and mapping.
• Apply customer requirements to analyze and process intelligence information.
• Perform exploitation and operations on target networks.

Skills

Analytic thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Networking protocols

Vulnerability analysis

Programming (C/C++)

Python

Java

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS

Master's degree in CS or related

Doctoral degree

Associate's degree + 5 years relevant experience

Job description

The National Security Agency seeks a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst to analyze and exploit foreign adversaries' digital networks and communications using computer science skills. You will contribute to NSA's cybersecurity and intelligence operations by identifying vulnerabilities and understanding the threat landscape.

Responsibilities include discovery and target technology analysis, metadata analysis, mapping networks, and supporting exploitation on target networks.