Exploitation Analyst 4 (EA4)

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 enhance cyber security efforts. This role involves identifying access gaps and leveraging analytic techniques to penetrate target networks. The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background in Network Engineering or related fields, coupled with extensive experience in cyber security practices such as vulnerability analysis and penetration testing. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to safeguarding information systems and making a significant impact in the field of cyber defense. If you are passionate about technology and eager to tackle complex challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field required with extensive experience in cyber security.
• Experience in network/system administration and vulnerability analysis is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Identify access and collection gaps through cyber collection activities.
• Develop strategies for remote exploitation and provide technical assistance.

Skills

Network Security

Vulnerability Analysis

Penetration Testing

Computer Forensics

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 11 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree plus 9 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and 7 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 13 years of relevant experience; or at least 18 semester hours of military coursework/training in networking, computer science, or cyber topics plus 13 years of relevant experience.