Global Network Exploitation Analyst

CNSS • National Security Systems; Boring (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

NSA's Digital Network Exploitation Analyst role focuses on analyzing and exploiting foreign adversaries' digital networks and communications, playing a critical role in cybersecurity and intelligence operations.

The position requires a CS degree with coursework in algorithms, data structures, math, and related fields; relevant military training or experience can count toward qualification, with senior and entry levels defined by education and experience.

Qualifications

• Degree must be in Computer Science (CS).
• Related fields may be considered if they include CS-focused coursework.
• Relevant experience includes systems design, cybersecurity, or network analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform discovery and target technology analysis of digital networks and mobile communications.
• Analyze metadata and conduct target research and analysis.
• Identify target communications within the global network and map networks.
• Analyze and process intelligence information per customer requirements.
• Conduct exploitation and operations on target networks.

Skills

Network protocols

Vulnerability analyses

Programming (C/C++/Java/Python)

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS

Master's degree in CS or related field

Doctoral degree in related field

Associate's degree + 5 years relevant experience

Job description

NSA's Digital Network Exploitation Analyst role focuses on analyzing and exploiting foreign adversaries' digital networks and communications, playing a critical role in cybersecurity and intelligence operations.

The position requires a CS degree with coursework in algorithms, data structures, math, and related fields; relevant military training or experience can count toward qualification, with senior and entry levels defined by education and experience.