Exploitation & Cyber Operations Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company matching

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking an Exploitation Analyst to support offensive cyber operations by aligning technical requirements with identified areas of interest. You will collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to define project objectives and conduct vulnerability research, informing leadership on groundbreaking techniques and challenges encountered.

In this role you will analyze targets, develop tradecraft and exploitation concepts, work with mission partners to process intelligence, and guide

Qualifications

• Prior exploitation analyst experience (Red Team experience to be considered).
• Knowledge of computer security principles, vulnerability analysis & research, and exploitation techniques.
• Deep technical knowledge of the concepts, principles, and methods for network connectivity (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, TLS) .
• Experience conducting traffic analysis and use of associated 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 experience

Security principles

Vulnerability analysis

Exploitation techniques

Network fundamentals

Traffic analysis

Python

Linux/Unix

TS/SCI w/ poly

4+ years IC experience

Problem solving

Communication skills

Tools

Wireshark

tcpdump

libpcap

Job description

AeroVironment is seeking an Exploitation Analyst to support offensive cyber operations by aligning technical requirements with identified areas of interest. You will collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to define project objectives and conduct vulnerability research, informing leadership on groundbreaking techniques and challenges encountered.

In this role you will analyze targets, develop tradecraft and exploitation concepts, work with mission partners to process intelligence, and guide