Digital Network Exploitation Analyst - Mid Level (Maryland)

US National Security Agency/Central Security Service; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NSA's Digital Network Exploitation Analyst role leverages computer science skills to analyze and exploit foreign adversaries' networks and communications, supporting cybersecurity and intelligence operations by mapping threat landscapes and identifying vulnerabilities.

Entry requirements include at least a Bachelor's with 3 years of relevant experience, or Master's with 1 year, or Doctoral with none, with JCAC training considered toward experience.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience must be in computer or information systems design/development/analysis.
• Relevant experience may include engineering hardware and/or software, programming, computer/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, cybersecurity, systems engineering and/or network and system administration.
• Completion of military training in a relevant area such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis course) will be considered towards the relevant experience requirement (i.e., 24-week JCAC course will count as 6 months of experience).

Skills

Computer science

Cybersecurity

Threat analysis

Network administration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

Associate's degree

Job description

As a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst at NSA, you'll use your computer science skills to analyze and exploit foreign adversaries' digital networks and communications. You'll play a critical role in NSA's cybersecurity and intelligence operations by providing an understanding of the threat landscape and identifying vulnerabilities within these networks.

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Relevant experience must be in computer or information systems design/development/analysis. In addition, relevant experience may also include engineering hardware and/or software, programming, computer/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, cybersecurity, systems engineering and/or network and system administration. Completion of military training in a relevant area such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis course) will be considered towards the relevant experience requirement (i.e., 24-week JCAC course will count as 6 months of experience).

FULL PERFORMANCE

Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree and no experience. An Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.