Exploitation Analyst - Offensive Cyber & Tradecraft

AV; United States; On-site; USD 102,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment seeks an Exploitation Analyst to support offensive cyber operations and align technical requirements with identified areas of interest. You will collaborate with stakeholders to define objectives and conduct vulnerability research.

You will guide leadership on new techniques and coordinate high-visibility briefings, delivering actionable intelligence and tradecraft insights across teams.

Qualifications

• Prior exploitation analyst experience; Red Team experience considered.
• Knowledge of computer security principles, vulnerability analysis & research, and exploitation techniques.
• Deep knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, TLS)
• Experience conducting traffic analysis and use of related tools (Wireshark, tcpdump, libpcap).
• Proficiency with Python.
• Experience using a Linux/Unix system (recommended).
• An active TS/SCI clearance with poly.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience supporting the IC in a cyber analyst or EA.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth target analysis and research.
• Develop innovative tradecraft, exploitation techniques, and concepts of operation.
• Work closely with mission partners to effectively analyze and process intelligence information.
• Provide subject matter expertise to all components of the organization.
• Guide the customer through the cyber planning phase and operations.
• Conduct high visibility briefings during key leader engagements.

Skills

Exploitation analyst experience

Security principles

Networking concepts

Traffic analysis tools

Python proficiency

Linux/Unix experience

TS/SCI clearance with poly

IC cyber experience

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Tools

Wireshark

tcpdump

libpcap

Job description

AeroVironment seeks an Exploitation Analyst to support offensive cyber operations and align technical requirements with identified areas of interest. You will collaborate with stakeholders to define objectives and conduct vulnerability research.

You will guide leadership on new techniques and coordinate high-visibility briefings, delivering actionable intelligence and tradecraft insights across teams.