Digital Network Exploitation Analyst - Mid Level (Maryland)

CNSS • National Security Systems; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CNSS • National Security Systems seeks a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst to analyze and exploit foreign adversaries' digital networks and communications. You will play a critical role in cybersecurity and intelligence operations by understanding threat landscapes and identifying vulnerabilities.

Entry requires a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience (or higher degrees with corresponding experience).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with a concentration in CS and mathematics.
• Related fields may qualify if programs include algorithms, data structures, math.
• Relevant experience in computer/information systems design, development, or analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform discovery and target technology analysis of digital networks and mobile communications.
• Conduct metadata analysis, target research, and identify target communications.
• Perform global network analysis and mapping to support operations.
• Exploit and operate on target networks with knowledge of customer requirements.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Programming in C/C++/Python

Network protocol knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in CS or related

Related fields with CS math concentration

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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• Please upload a copy of your transcripts from all schools attended, prior to applying for this position. Unofficial transcripts are fine at this stage. The minimum qualifications for this position require a specific degree that demonstrates a concentration of courses in foundational Computer Science (CS) areas as well as mathematics.** The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.

Degree must be in Computer Science (CS). Related fields (e.g., Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology or Systems, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance or Security, Networking and Telecommunications) may be considered relevant if the programs contain, at minimum, a concentration of courses in the following: algorithms; computer architecture or network architecture; data structures; logic and computation; and mathematics (for example, algebra, calculus, or discrete mathematics).

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. In this role, you will perform discovery and target technology analysis of digital networks and mobile communications.

Additional Responsibilities May Include

• Conducting analysis of metadata
• Conducting target analysis and research
• Identifying target communications within the global network
• Performing global network analysis and mapping
• Using knowledge of customer requirements to analyze and process intelligence information
• Performing exploitation and operations on target networks
• Please upload a copy of your transcripts from all schools attended, prior to applying for this position. Unofficial transcripts are fine at this stage. The minimum qualifications for this position require a specific degree that demonstrates a concentration of courses in foundational Computer Science (CS) areas as well as mathematics.** The ideal candidate is someone with a desire for continual learning and strong problem-solving, analytic, and interpersonal skills who is:
• Flexible
• Able to communicate effectively
• Able to collaborate with others

Specialized skills and experience in one or more of the following is desired:

• Knowledge of network protocols (especially TCP/IP, VOIP, wireless protocols)
• Understanding of internet
• Understanding of WAN and LAN
• Vulnerability analysis
• Programming experience (preferably one or more of the following: C, C++, Java, Assembly, Python)