Offensive Cyber Exploitation Analyst

AV; Hidden Acres (MD); On-site; USD 102,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holidays

Job summary

AeroVironment in the United States is seeking an Exploitation Analyst (EA) to support offensive cyber operations by aligning technical requirements with identified areas of interest. You will collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to define objectives and conduct vulnerability research.

The role involves informing leadership on breakthroughs and challenges, providing subject matter expertise, and delivering high-visibility briefings during key engagements.

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 network concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, TLS).
• Experience conducting traffic analysis and use of Wireshark, tcpdump, libpcap.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth target analysis and research.
• Develop innovative tradecraft, exploitation techniques, and concepts of operation.
• Work closely with mission partners to 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

Python

TCP/IP

Linux/Unix

Traffic analysis

Clearance TS/SCI with poly

Tools

Wireshark

tcpdump

libpcap

Job description

AeroVironment in the United States is seeking an Exploitation Analyst (EA) to support offensive cyber operations by aligning technical requirements with identified areas of interest. You will collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to define objectives and conduct vulnerability research.

The role involves informing leadership on breakthroughs and challenges, providing subject matter expertise, and delivering high-visibility briefings during key engagements.