Exploitation Analyst (EA)

AV; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 84,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, based in the United States, seeks an Exploitation Analyst to work with technical experts and advance CNO mission goals. You will analyze targets, apply cyber principles, and develop advanced exploitation concepts.

Collaboration with operators and customers is essential to deliver actionable intelligence. The role requires a bachelor’s in a related field or equivalent experience, plus 2+ years in IT/cyber disciplines and JCAC-equivalent training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, IT, or related field or equivalent mix of education and experience.
• Minimum 2+ years in computer or information systems design/development/analysis or related fields.
• Military training in networking/cyber topics equivalent to an associate's degree.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth target analysis and research.
• Apply knowledge of computer security principles, vulnerability analysis, and exploitation methods.
• Develop innovative tradecraft, exploitation techniques, and concepts of operation.
• Leverage knowledge of AMOD and proficiency in AMOD tools.
• Collaborate with operators and partners to analyze and process intelligence information.
• Provide subject matter expertise to customer and organization.
• Identify bespoke problems and provide technical assistance across problems.
• Adapt to new information and changing conditions.

Skills

2+ years IT/CS experience

Vulnerability analysis knowledge

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s in Network Engineering / related field

JCAC-equivalent military training (24-week)

Tools

AMOD tools

Job description

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

The Exploitation Analyst (EA) will work closely with other technical experts and play a crucial role in skillfully using specialized tools and tradecraft to drive the CNO mission forward. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated team player who enjoys solving some of the world’s toughest problems.

Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth target analysis and research.
• Apply knowledge of computer security principles, vulnerability analysis, and exploitation methods.
• Develop innovative tradecraft, exploitation techniques, and concepts of operation.
• Leverage knowledge of AMOD and proficiency in AMOD tools.
• Work closely with operators and partners to effectively analyze and process intelligence information.
• Provide subject matter expertise to not only the customer but all parts of the organization.
• Identify bespoke related problems and provide technical assistance for a variety of problems.
• Adapt to new information, changing conditions, and unexpected obstacles.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):

• Bachelor’s in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent combination of education, and experience
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in computer or information systems design/development/analysis or related fields.
• 18 semester hours of military training/ coursework in networking, computer science, or cyber topics is equivalent to an associate's degree.
• Completion of military training in a relevant area such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis Course) will be considered towards the relevant experience requirement (i.e., 24-week JCAC course will count as 6 months of experience).

Salary Range: $83,500 - $210,000

The AV pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A "U.S. person" according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we've been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty - and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data,sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required