Digital Network Exploitation Analyst's (DNEA) Level 1-4

Sentar; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Competitive PTO plan

Group Term Life insurance

Job summary

Sentar is seeking a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst in Ft. Meade, Maryland. The ideal candidate will evaluate target networks and assist in developing detailed exploitation plans while analyzing SIGINT and cybersecurity data.

A Bachelor's in Computer Science and relevant experience is required, as well as an active TS/SCI clearance. The role offers a collaborative environment with strong benefits including health, life insurance, and a generous 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
• Experience in computer/design analysis roles.
• Completion of JCAC may count towards experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate target opportunities and assist in developing exploitation plans.
• Analyze SIGINT and cybersecurity data across network levels.
• Develop new tradecraft for analysis as technologies evolve.

Skills

Analytical talent

Curiosity

Understanding of OSI network stack

Experience with SIGINT and cybersecurity data

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Related fields (Engineering, Mathematics)

Tools

Cybersecurity tools

Network analysis software

Job description

Sentar is seeking Digital Network Exploitation Analyst's (DNEA) in Ft. Meade.

Role Description

• Evaluate target opportunities using all source data to understand and map target networks, and to assist in developing detailed exploitation and operations plans.
• Analyze SIGINT and cybersecurity data at multiple levels up and down the OSI network stack and bring a solid understanding of logical/physical IP core infrastructure, communication devices and how they connect to networks, and the traffic movements in a network.
• Be involved in developing new tradecraft needed to perform this analysis as technologies evolve.
• Be part of a team, working together with government, military, and contractor personnel to develop shared understandings of intelligence needs, mission relevance, and areas of expertise.
• Apply your innate curiosity and analytical talent to form hypotheses, critically assess and choose analysis techniques, then query, merge, enrich, evaluate, and pivot within data to attain and share insights
• Distill, document, contextualize and share your findings— including any new tradecraft that you develop— with teammates, stakeholders, and intelligence consumers.

Requirements

Clearance: Active TS/SCI with polygraph

Education: At a minimum - a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science.

Degree in related fields (e.g., Engineering, Mathematics) may be considered relevant if programs contain a concentration of courses in the following foundational CS areas: algorithms, computer architecture (not network architecture), programming methodologies and languages, data structures, logic and computation, and advanced mathematics (for example, calculus, discrete mathematics). Information Technology (IT) and Information Security (IS) degrees may be considered relevant if the programs contain the amount and type of coursework equivalent to a Computer Science (CS) major.

Experience:

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

• Level 1
  • 2 years’ applicable experience with bachelor’s degree, OR
  • 4 years’ applicable experience with associate degree, OR
  • 6 years’ applicable experience without degree
• Level 2
  • 2 years’ applicable experience with a PhD, OR
  • 3 years’ applicable experience with a master’s degree, OR
  • 5 years’ applicable experience with a bachelor’s degree, OR
  • 7 years’ applicable experience with a associate's degree, OR
  • 9 years’ applicable experience without a degree
• Level 3
  • 4 years’ applicable experience with a PhD, OR
  • 6 years’ applicable experience with a master’s degree, OR
  • 8 years’ applicable experience with a bachelor’s degree, OR
  • 10 years’ applicable experience with an associate's degree, OR
  • 12 years’ applicable experience without a degree
• Level 4
  • 7 years’ applicable experience with a PhD, OR
  • 9 years’ applicable experience with a master’s degree, OR
  • 11 years’ applicable experience with a bachelor’s degree, OR
  • 13 years’ applicable experience with an associate degree, OR
  • 15 years’ applicable experience without a degree

Benefits at Sentar

Our unique ownership model attracts top talent, giving employees the freedom to take initiative and drive meaningful improvements. In addition to cultivating a thriving and inclusive work environment, Sentar offers an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families. Employee ownership is the foundation of our culture, promoting participation, teamwork, and accountability while ensuring long-term financial security and a commitment to excellence.

• Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Health Savings or Flexible Spending Plan options
• Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options
• Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees
• Generous 401(k) match
• Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service
• Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military duty

Sentar is an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities

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