Exploitation Analyst L2-L3

Weeghman-; Fort Meade (FL); On-site; USD 241,000 - 258,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Weeghman- in Fort Meade, MD is looking for an Exploitation Analyst. This role involves applying a deep understanding of adversary networks and cyber operational capabilities. Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and have significant experience, including a PhD (7 years) or equivalent. The salary range is $241,000-$258,000, reflecting the candidate's qualifications and experience. The position offers a competitive benefits package designed to support professional and personal growth.

Qualifications

• 7 years applicable experience with a PhD, or 9 years with a master’s degree, or 11 years with a bachelor’s degree, or 13 years with an associate’s degree.
• Experience supporting government or DoD programs.
• Great knowledge of network security, vulnerability analysis, and penetration testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop exploitation plans based on adversary networks and cyber capabilities.
• Work with government and military personnel to assess intelligence needs.
• Document and share findings, including developed tradecraft.

Skills

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Strong knowledge of computer or information systems design

Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Foreign language proficiency (if applicable)

Education

PhD with 7 years experience

Master's with 9 years

Bachelor's with 11 years

Associate's with 13 years

Tools

Relevant certifications (Security+, CISSP, PMP, AWS)

Software Engineering

Network Security

Job description

Exploitation Analyst

Location: Fort Meade, MD | Onsite

Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $241,000-$258,000

What You'll Do

• 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
• Work with government, military, and contractor personnel to develop shared understandings of intelligence needs, mission relevance, and areas of expertise
• Form hypotheses, critically assess and choose analysis techniques, query, merge, enrich, evaluate, and pivot within data to attain and share insights
• Distill, document, contextualize, and share findings—including any new tradecraft you develop—with teammates, stakeholders, and intelligence consumers

What You Bring

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• 7 years applicable experience with a PhD, or 9 years with a master’s degree, or 11 years with a bachelor’s degree, or 13 years with an associate’s degree
• Experience supporting government or DoD programs
• Strong knowledge of computer or information systems design, development, or analysis—including hardware/software engineering, programming, network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, forensics, assurance, and systems or network administration
• Might include military training in a relevant area such as JCAC (counts 6 months of experience)
• Foreign language proficiency if applicable (ILR scores required)
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications (Security+, CISSP, PMP, AWS, etc.)
• Experience supporting government or DOD programs
• Agile, cloud, or modernization experience
• Background in process improvement or analytical services

Level Requirements

Level 2:

• 9 years experience (no degree)
• AA + 7 years
• B.A. + 5 years
• Masters + 3 years
• PhD + 2 years

Level 3:

• 12 years experience (no degree)
• AA + 10 years
• B.A. + 8 years
• Masters + 6 years
• PhD + 4 years

Compensation & Benefits

The projected salary range for this position is $241,000-$258,000, dependent upon experience, qualifications, and contract requirements.

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits: https://weeghmanandbriggs.com/summary-of-employee-benefits/

Equal Employment Opportunity

Weeghman & Briggs is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.