Exploitation Analyst 3 (EA3)

SilverEdge; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Exploitation Analyst to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will identify access and collection gaps, leveraging advanced cyber collection techniques to penetrate target networks. You will develop comprehensive strategies to maintain access, conduct remote exploitation, and provide essential technical assistance. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on critical national security challenges while collaborating with top technology talent. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field required.
• 8 years of relevant experience needed for Bachelor's degree holders.

Responsibilities

• Identify access and collection gaps through cyber collection activities.
• Create strategies to develop access and conduct remote exploitation.

Skills

Network Security

Penetration Testing

Vulnerability Analysis

Information Assurance

Systems Engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Network Engineering

Master's Degree in Information Technology

Doctoral Degree in Cyber Security

Job description

Overview

The Exploitation Analyst (EA) shall identify access and collection gaps that can be satisfied through cyber collection and/or preparation activities. The EA will leverage all authorized resources and analytic techniques to penetrate target networks. The EA shall create comprehensive strategies to develop and maintain access, conduct remote exploitation, and provide technical assistance as needed.

Required Qualifications

Degree must be in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology or related field (e.g., General Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Information Assurance, or Computer Security). Relevant experience must be in computer or information systems design/development, programming, information/cyber/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance and/or systems engineering. Additionally, must have experience in network or system administration. 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).

Desired Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and 4 years of relevant 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 10 years of relevant experience; or at least 18 semester hours of military coursework/training in networking, computer science, or cyber topics plus 10 years of relevant experience.

About SilverEdge

SilverEdge Government Solutions was founded on the belief that nurturing talent and collaborating closely with our customers enables us to think big and deliver the best for our country. Our mission is to bring top technology talent together to solve the world’s most challenging problems while protecting the United States and our allies. SilverEdge Government Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants receive lawful consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.