Exploitation Analyst *ALL LEVELS*

Link, LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity solutions provider in Fort Meade, Maryland, is seeking an Exploitation Analyst who will collaborate with an integrated project team to identify gaps in access and collection through cyber activities. The ideal candidate will have experience in computer network operations, analyze network metadata, and possess extensive knowledge of network protocols. A Bachelor's Degree and significant experience in a related field are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in CNO or TFO in analyzing target network data.
• Ability to read and analyze network configuration files.
• Extensive knowledge of the OSI model and network protocols.

Responsibilities

• Work within a project team conducting computer network operations.
• Analyze metadata to understand target connectivity and triage data.
• Build network maps and identify opportunities for exploitation.

Skills

CNO experience

Analyzing network data

Network configuration files analysis

Knowledge of OSI model

Technical translation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Tools

NSA DNI tools

CNO analytic tools

Job description

The Exploitation Analyst will collaborate to identify access and collection gaps that can be satisfied through cyber collection and/or preparation activities. Leverages all authorized resources and analytic techniques to penetrate targeted networks.

Responsibilities

• Work on an integrated project team of analysts, operators, and developers conducting computer network operations
• Analyze network device configuration files and collected metadata to understand target connectivity, build network maps, and triage packet data.
• Use active and passive collection via NSA DNI & CNO tools to build network maps, identify opportunities for exploitation, and help build reliable collection pipelines.

Skills Requirements

• Experience working in CNO or TFO analyzing target network data & metadata.
• Experience reading & analyzing network configuration files (e.g. routers, switches, firewalls) to understand network connectivity and identify opportunities for CNE.
• Experience with NSA DNI & CNO analytic tools.
• Extensive knowledge of the entire OSI model and understanding of network-related protocols.
• Ability to work with technical operators in translating tasks and/or objectives to technical requirements.

Nice to Haves

• Experience in CNO conducting operations and working with analysts, operators, and developers.
• Understanding of multiple operating systems beyond Windows and Linux.
• Scripting/software development to help build automated analysis tools.

Experience Levels

• LEVEL 1: Bachelors Degree + 2 years of experience
• LEVEL 2: Bachelors Degree + 5 years of experience
• LEVEL 3: Bachelors Degree + 8 years of experience
• LEVEL 4: Bachelors Degree + 11 years of experience

Degree Field: 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).