Network Evaluator – System Vulnerability Analyst – Expert

General Dynamics Information Technology; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking an Expert-Level Network Evaluator / System Vulnerability Analyst to lead advanced research, systems analysis, and cyber-domain vulnerability assessment in support of HUMINT operations.

The role requires a Master’s in Information Technology, TS/SCI eligible with polygraph, 20+ years of experience, and hands-on use of tools like Wireshark, Metasploit, Nmap, and Splunk to produce actionable doctrine and guidance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Information Technology is required.
• TS/SCI clearance eligible and able to obtain and maintain a polygraph.
• 20+ years of experience in related cyber/HUMINT domains.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced technical research and systems analysis for HUMINT operations.
• Translate findings into IT doctrine, security-focused TTPs, and cyber tradecraft guidelines.
• Evaluate system vulnerabilities and cyber-risk factors affecting source protection and OSINT operations.
• Identify best practices and lessons learned using the Joint Lessons Learned Program (JLLP).
• Disseminate validated doctrine updates to improve cyber-enabled HUMINT tradecraft.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Vulnerability assessment

Threat analysis

Target development

Project handling

Education

Master's in Information Technology

Tools

Wireshark

Metasploit

Nmap

VMware/vSphere

Oracle VirtualBox

Elasticsearch

Kibana

Logstash

SecurityOnion

Pfsense

Splunk

Job description

The Expert-Level Network Evaluator / System Vulnerability Analyst provides advanced technical research, systems analysis, cyber-domain vulnerability assessment, and doctrine-development expertise to enhance Human Intelligence (HUMINT) operations within modern digital environments. This role serves as a senior subject-matter expert in the assessment of information systems, network architectures, cyber infrastructure, digital personas, and online platforms that enable or threaten HUMINT activities.

The analyst is responsible for translating complex technical findings, operational observations, cyber-domain trends, and validated lessons learned into authoritative Information Technology (IT) doctrine, security-focused TTPs, HUMINT-enabling methodologies, and cyber tradecraft guidelines. This includes integrating elements of Counter-Unconventional Threat Signals (C-UTS), cyber-enabled threat finance activity, and CI‑driven HUMINT risk considerations to ensure doctrine is operationally relevant and defensively sound.

The position supports HUMINT operational planning and execution by evaluating system vulnerabilities, identifying cyber‑risk factors that affect source protection and operational security, fusing technical indicators with human‑centric intelligence, and developing products that are actionable, technically accurate, appropriately sourced, and aligned with mission requirements.

A core responsibility is the structured identification, documentation, and validation of best practices and lessons learned using the Joint Lessons Learned Program (JLLP). The analyst conducts systematic collection of observations across cyber operations, HUMINT engagements, exercises, network assessments, training events, and research activities. The analyst evaluates these observations for applicability, develops technically sound resolutions, measures their effectiveness, and disseminates validated doctrine updates to improve cyber-enabled HUMINT tradecraft across the enterprise.

What You Will Need to Succeed

Education: Master's in Information Technology

Clearance: TS/SCI eligible and able to obtain and maintain a polygraph
Years of Experience: 20+

Desired Skills

• Additional Training: Joint Cyber Analysis Course; Digital Network Exploitation Analyst; Intermediate Cyber Core, or Defense and Counter Infiltration
• Cybersecurity: risk analysis, vulnerability assessment, event correlation, antivirus and security product assessment, and attacker and defender methodologies.
• Analyst: In depth target development, full scope project handling, customer interfacing.
• Networking: TCP/IP Network Design, Analysis, Security, Installation, and troubleshooting.
• Application Development: | Java | PowerShell
• Software Applications: Windows Sysinternals | Wireshark || Metasploit | Nmap | VMware/vSphere | Oracle VirtualBox | Elasticsearch | Kibana | Logstash | SecurityOnion | Pfsense | SPLUNK
• Purple / Red Exercises

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

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Explore a career in cyber at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters.