Exploitation Analyst

National Security Agency/Central Security Service; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Security Agency/Central Security Service seeks exploitation analysts who are highly skilled, driven to stay on the cutting edge of technology, and committed to safeguarding the United States in cyberspace.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in a relevant field and have experience in cybersecurity, vulnerability analysis, malware analysis, reverse engineering, and systems engineering. Multiple entry paths include military training and recognized certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Relevant experience in computer/information systems design, security, vulnerability analysis, malware analysis, or reverse engineering.
• Military training or certifications may substitute for experience.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Vulnerability analysis

Penetration testing

Malware analysis

Reverse engineering

Network analysis

Software debugging

Systems engineering

Operating systems

Cloud infrastructure

Machine/Network Virtualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Associate's degree + 2 years relevant experience

Military training (JCAC/UCT/NWBC/INWT/ Cyber Defense Operations)

Job description

The United States has experienced profound changes that impact the way the National Security Agency (NSA) conducts its mission. In order to carry out these functions NSA is looking for exploitation analysts who are highly skilled, want to stay on the leading edge of technology and are impassioned about ensuring the United States maintains a strategic edge in cyberspace. These are NOT your average Cyber, Computer Science, Networking or Engineering jobs!

The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. Degree must be in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science, or related field (e.g., General Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Information Assurance, or Computer Security). Relevant experience must be in computer or information systems design/development, systems architecture, programming, information/cyber/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, cybersecurity, Machine/Network Virtualization, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Containers, Malware Analysis, Operating Systems, Signals Development (SIGDEV), Software/Hardware Reverse Engineering, Network Analysis, Protocol Analysis/Profiling, network exploitation, Persona Analysis, software analysis, debugging, network intrusion detection, and/or systems engineering. If not credited toward education requirement, completion of military training in a relevant area such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis course), Undergraduate Cyber Training (UCT), Network Warfare Bridge Course (NWBC)/Intermediate Network Warfare Training (INWT), Cyber Defense Operations will be considered towards the relevant experience requirement (i.e., 20-24 weeks course will count as 6 months of experience, 10-14 weeks will count as 3 months of experience). Relevant sequences of certifications can substitute for 1 year experience. ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL Entry is with a Bachelor's degree and no experience. The following may also be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position: an Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience; or at least 18 semester hours of military coursework/training in networking, computer science, or cyber topics plus 2 years of relevant 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. The following may also be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position: an Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience; or at least 18 semester hours of military coursework/training in networking, computer science, or cyber topics plus 5 years of relevant experience; or successful completion of the CNO Apprentice Exploitation Analyst certification plus 3 years of relevant experience.