Exploitation Analyst (EA) Level 1-4

Sentar; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Sentar is seeking Exploitation Analysts in Ft. Meade to apply in-depth knowledge of adversary networks and cyber defenses. You will develop exploitation plans and adjust operations as plans execute, working with government and contractor personnel to share intelligence needs and insights.

The role emphasizes hypothesis formation, data querying, enrichment, evaluation, and dissemination of findings, including new tradecraft, to stakeholders and intelligence consumers.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.
• Degree in Network/Systems/Info Tech or related field; equivalent military training accepted.
• Relevant experience in computer/information systems design, analysis, or security.

Responsibilities

• Develop exploitation plans using adversary/network insights.
• Collaborate with government, military, and contractor personnel.
• Form hypotheses, query and enrich data, and share insights.
• Distill findings and share new tradecraft with teammates and consumers.

Skills

Adversary networks

Network defenses

Cyber network operations

Analysis techniques

Hypothesis testing

Education

Degree in Network Engineering or related field

16+ sem hrs of cyber topics equivalent to assoc. degree

Tools

JCAC training

Job description

Sentar is seeking Exploitation Analyst's in Ft. Meade.

Role Description:

Apply your deep understanding of adversary networks, network defenses, and cyber network operational capabilities to develop exploitation plans and make operational adjustments as plans are executed

Be part of a team, working together with government, military, and contractor personnel to develop shared understandings of intelligence needs, mission relevance, and areas of expertise

Apply your innate curiosity and analytical talent to form hypotheses, critically assess and choose analysis techniques, then query, merge, enrich, evaluate, and pivot within data to attain and share insights

Distill, document, contextualize and share your findings--including any new tradecraft that you develop--with teammates, stakeholders, and intelligence consumers

Requirements:

Clearance: Active TS/SCI with polygraph

Education: Degree in 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). Note that 18 semester hours of military training/coursework in networking, computer science, or cyber topics is equivalent to an associates degree.

Relevant Experience: Relevant experience must be in computer or information systems design/development/analysis. In addition, it may also include engineering hardware and/or software, programming, computer/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, systems engineering, and/or network and systems administration. Completion of military training in a relevant area such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis Course) will be considered towards the relevant experience/education requirement (i.e., 24-week JCAC course will count as 6 months of experience). In some cases, foreign language proficiency may also be used to satisfy experience requirements; recent Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) scores are required to substantiate your proficiency level.

• Level 1
  • 2 years’ applicable experience with bachelor’s degree, OR
  • 4 years’ applicable experience with associate degree, OR
  • 6 years’ applicable experience without degree
• Level 2
  • 2 years’ applicable experience with a PhD, OR
  • 3 years’ applicable experience with a master’s degree, OR
  • 5 years’ applicable experience with a bachelor’s degree, OR
  • 7 years’ applicable experience with a associate's degree, OR
  • 9 years’ applicable experience without a degree
• Level 3
  • 4 years’ applicable experience with a PhD, OR
  • 6 years’ applicable experience with a master’s degree, OR
  • 8 years’ applicable experience with a bachelor’s degree, OR
  • 10 years’ applicable experience with an associate's degree, OR
  • 12 years’ applicable experience without a degree
• Level 4
  • 7 years’ applicable experience with a PhD, OR
  • 9 years’ applicable experience with a master’s degree, OR
  • 11 years’ applicable experience with a bachelor’s degree, OR
  • 13 years’ applicable experience with an associate degree, OR
  • 15 years’ applicable experience without a degree

Benefits at Sentar:

Our unique ownership model attracts top talent, giving employees the freedom to take initiative and drive meaningful improvements. In addition to cultivating a thriving and inclusive work environment, Sentar offers an extensive benefits package designed to support the well‑being of employees and their families. Employee ownership is the foundation of our culture, promoting participation, teamwork, and accountability while ensuring long‑term financial security and a commitment to excellence.

• Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Health Savings or Flexible Spending Plan options
• Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options
• Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees
• Generous 401(k) match
• Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service
• Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military duty

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