Exploitation Analyst (EA)

the-swift-group; Maryland; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift is seeking Exploitation Analysts to join a mission-driven team supporting cyber operations across multiple locations including Annapolis Junction, MD and other states.

Responsibilities include applying adversary network knowledge, performing vulnerability analysis, and developing exploitation plans to support mission objectives. Military cyber training may count toward experience; degree requirements are listed. TS/SCI with Polygraph is required for Level 4.

Qualifications

• Experience in design/development/analysis roles.
• Experience applying cyber knowledge to adversary networks.
• Understanding of network protocols and cybersecurity concepts.
• Military cyber training may count toward experience.
• Foreign language proficiency ILR scores may be required.

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.

Skills

Cyber operations

Network analysis

Vulnerability analysis

Information assurance

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / related field

Master's degree

Doctorate

Tools

JCAC training

Job description

Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.

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