Digital Network Exploitation Analyst, TS/SCI with Poly

Blue Sky Innovators; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 305,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k contribution

Job summary

Blue Sky Innovators is seeking a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst to identify and exploit network vulnerabilities through hands-on techniques that support critical national security objectives. The position is located in Ft. Meade, MD.

Ideal candidates will have professional experience in military or government cryptologic missions, and relevant technical degrees or extensive experience. An active TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Professional experience supporting military or government cryptologic mission.
• Experience evaluating target opportunities using all-source data.
• Analyzing SIGINT and cybersecurity data across OSI network layers.
• Prior experience with the US Navy or US Cyber Command.

Responsibilities

• Identify and exploit network vulnerabilities through detailed analysis.
• Map network topologies and identify critical assets.
• Research and analyze exploit techniques for known vulnerabilities.
• Provide recommendations based on exploitation frameworks and tools.

Skills

Network vulnerability analysis

Reconnaissance techniques

SIGINT analysis

Cybersecurity knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in a technical field

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Master's degree

PhD

High School diploma with 16 years of experience

Job description

Digital Network Exploitation Analyst, TS/SCI with Poly

Ft. Meade, MD

You will help identify and exploit network vulnerabilities through detailed analysis and hands‑on techniques that support critical national security objectives.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conduct active and passive reconnaissance to identify network devices, services, and protocols.
• Map network topologies and infrastructure. Identify critical network assets and data repositories. Document network architecture and configurations.
• Identify and analyze network‑based vulnerabilities, including software flaws, misconfigurations, and insecure protocols. Assess the risk and impact of identified vulnerabilities.
• Research and analyze exploit techniques for known vulnerabilities.
• Provide recommendations based on various exploitation frameworks and tools. Assist with the implementation of exploitation techniques.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Professional experience supporting a military and/or government cryptologic mission, including mission support as a military or government language or signals analyst as it relates to acquiring, identifying, processing, and reporting on electromagnetic emission.
• Experience evaluating target opportunities using all‑source data to understand and map target networks and assist in developing detailed exploitation and operations plans.
• Experience analyzing SIGINT and cybersecurity data across multiple layers of the OSI network stack.
• Prior experience working with the US Navy or US Cyber Command.
• One of the following combinations of education and experience:
  • High School diploma + 16 years of relevant experience
  • Associate’s degree + 14 years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor’s degree + 12 years of relevant experience
  • Master’s degree + 10 years of relevant experience
  • PhD + 8 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• An associate or bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as Telecommunications, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Information Systems, Networking, or similar is preferred.

Clearance Requirements:

• An active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required.

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co‑workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and/or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.

Salary range for the position is $160,000 – $305,000 per year. Specific compensation will be determined by several factors including experience, education, skills, and knowledge. We also offer medical/dental/vision benefits and 401k contribution.

Blue Sky Innovators, Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a qualified job seeker with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access http://www.blueskyinnovators.com as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, please email us at [e-mail] and provide your name and contact information. Please note: this is only for job seekers with disabilities requesting an accommodation.