Exploitation Analyst (EA), Lead Associate

Peraton; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Lead Associate Exploitation Analyst, where your expertise in cybersecurity will play a crucial role in defending national security. In this dynamic position, you'll leverage your skills to analyze complex adversary networks and develop effective exploitation strategies. Collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals to enhance cybersecurity solutions and make a meaningful impact. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, this opportunity offers a chance to grow your career while contributing to the safety of our nation.

Benefits

Subsidized Coverage

25 Days of PTO

Attractive Bonus Plan

Qualifications

• 7 years' experience in cybersecurity or related fields.
• Degree in Network Engineering or Systems Engineering required.
• Active TS SCI security clearance with current polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Develop exploitation plans and make operational adjustments.
• Collaborate to identify access and collection gaps.
• Analyze intelligence and synthesize data into high-quality products.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Penetration Testing

Forensics

Systems Engineering

Data Analysis

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

PhD

Tools

GCIA

PenTest+

Cloud+

GCFE

GPEN

GXPN

CCDE

CCIE

OSCP

OSWP

Job description

Exploitation Analyst (EA), Lead Associate

Job Locations: US-MD-Fort Meade

Requisition ID: 2024-152634

Position Category: Cyber Security

Clearance: Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

Responsibilities

Peraton's Cyber Mission in Annapolis Junction, MD, supplies the Intel community with mission-essential Next Generation SIGINT Analysts and Cyber professionals to support and defend our nation's security. Join a team of SIGINT, Intelligence, and Cyber professionals providing leading cybersecurity solutions. Peraton delivers unique intelligence, analytics, and data management solutions to address complex challenges.

We are seeking a Next Generation Exploitation Analyst (EA2) to support our mission in defending and protecting our national security. Responsibilities include:

• Applying understanding of adversary networks, defenses, and cyber capabilities to develop exploitation plans and make operational adjustments.
• Collaborating to identify access and collection gaps for cyber collection and preparation activities.
• Leveraging authorized resources and techniques to penetrate targeted networks.
• Assessing data for new or ongoing opportunities.
• Communicating complex concepts confidently and clearly.
• Creating strategies to develop and maintain access, conduct remote exploitation, and provide technical assistance.
• Analyzing intelligence, technical data, and exploitation opportunities.
• Evaluating and synthesizing large data quantities into high-quality intelligence products.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• 7 years' experience with an associate's degree OR 5 years' with a bachelor's OR 3 years' with a master's OR 1 year with a PhD.
• Experience in computer or information systems design, development, analysis, or related fields such as cybersecurity, penetration testing, forensics, or systems engineering.
• Degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, IT, or related fields; 18 semester hours in relevant coursework can substitute for an associate's degree.
• Military training like JCAC may be considered equivalent to experience or an associate's degree.
• Foreign language proficiency and DLPT scores may be relevant.
• Active TS SCI security clearance with current polygraph is required.

Additional Qualifications:

• Cybersecurity industry certifications such as GCIA, PenTest+, Cloud+, GCFE, GPEN, GXPN, CCDE, CCIE, OSCP, OSWP, OSEP, RHCA, etc., are a plus.

Peraton offers enhanced benefits, including subsidized coverage, 25 days of PTO, and participation in an attractive bonus plan.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company delivering solutions across all domains—land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. We support government agencies and armed forces globally, solving complex challenges to keep people safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$104,000 - $166,000, depending on experience and other factors.

EEO

We are an equal opportunity employer, including for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.