Exploitation Analyst (EA)

The Swift Group, LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 49,996 - 290,004; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Wellness programs

Retirement benefits

Education reimbursement

Time off benefits

Job summary

The Swift Group, LLC is seeking Exploitation Analysts to join their growing team. The role requires analyzing cyber data to identify vulnerabilities, developing exploitation plans, and supporting cyber operations. Candidates should have experience in computer systems, cybersecurity concepts, and related degrees. The pay range is between $49,996.80 and $290,004.00 depending on qualifications and experience. Comprehensive benefits include healthcare, wellness, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Experience in computer or information systems design, development, and/or analysis roles.
• Completion of military cyber training such as JCAC may count toward relevant experience.
• Understanding of cybersecurity concepts and operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Support exploitation planning and operational execution.
• Analyze cyber and network data to identify vulnerabilities.
• Develop exploitation plans as mission requirements evolve.

Skills

Cybersecurity concepts

Network protocols

Vulnerability analysis

Penetration testing

Adversary networks understanding

Education

Degree in Network Engineering

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Cyber Security

Tools

Security+

Network+

CEH

Job description

For the OPS Consulting team, ‘the power to help’ means helping our clients, serving the mission, supporting our employees and their families, and contributing to the community. Headquartered in Hanover, MD, OPS Consulting has over two decades of experience specializing in mission‑critical operations. We are thought leaders and innovators. The ingenuity of our developers, engineers, cyber experts, linguists, and analysts is dedicated to empowering our clients, fulfilling The Mission, and remaining trusted leaders and advisers in national security and technology solutions.

We are seeking Exploitation Analysts (EA) to join a growing team supporting mission‑focused work in locations including Annapolis Junction, MD, Honolulu, HI, Bluffdale, UT, Dayton, OH, Denver, CO and San Antonio, TX.

Responsibilities

• Apply understanding of adversary networks, network defenses, and cyber operational capabilities to support exploitation planning and operational execution.
• Analyze cyber and network data to identify vulnerabilities, evaluate operational opportunities, and support mission objectives.
• Develop exploitation plans and adapt operational approaches as mission requirements evolve.
• Support cyber operations through network analysis, vulnerability analysis, operational planning, and exploitation‑focused activities.
• Analyze network traffic, systems, and communications data to support cyber operational objectives.

Requirements

• Experience in computer or information systems design, development, and/or analysis roles.
• Experience may include hardware/software engineering, programming, computer or network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, systems engineering, and/or network and systems administration.
• Experience applying cyber operational knowledge to adversary networks, network defenses, and operational capabilities.
• Understanding of network protocols, cybersecurity concepts, and cyber operational environments.
• Completion of military cyber training such as JCAC may count toward relevant experience requirements.
  • Foreign language proficiency may be considered toward experience requirements where applicable. Recent ILR scores are required to substantiate language proficiency.
• Degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field such as Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Information Assurance, Computer Security.
  • 18 semester hours of military training/coursework in networking, computer science, or cyber topics may be considered equivalent to an Associate’s degree.

Level 1

• Associate’s degree plus 4 years of relevant experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.

Level 2

• Associate’s degree plus 7 years of relevant experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of relevant experience OR
• Master’s degree plus 3 years of relevant experience OR
• Doctorate plus 2 years of relevant experience.

Level 3

• Associate’s degree plus 10 years of relevant experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of relevant experience OR
• Master’s degree plus 6 years of relevant experience OR
• Doctorate plus 4 years of relevant experience.

Level 4

• Associate’s degree plus 13 years of relevant experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree plus 11 years of relevant experience OR
• Master’s degree plus 9 years of relevant experience OR
• Doctorate plus 7 years of relevant experience.
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required.

Desired Experience

Relevant certifications and training may include:

• Security+
• Network+
• CEH
• JCAC graduate

The Swift Group and Subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00

Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates.

At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.