Senior Digital Network Exploitation Analyst

CNSS • National Security Systems; Glen Arm (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. You will contribute to cybersecurity operations by understanding threat landscapes and identifying vulnerabilities, using CS skills to support national security objectives.

The position requires a CS degree with related coursework and strong analytical abilities, with flexible work arrangements and rigorous security requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree must be in Computer Science (CS).
• Related fields may be considered if they include core CS and math courses.
• Experience in computer or information systems design, development, or analysis is required.
• Military training in JCAC may count as experience; multiple degree levels have specific experience benchmarks.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in CS or related field

Doctoral degree

Associate's degree with extensive relevant experience

Tools

Programming languages (C, C++, Java, Assembly, Python)

Job description

NSA's Digital Network Exploitation Analyst role focuses on analyzing and exploiting foreign adversaries' digital networks. You will contribute to cybersecurity operations by understanding threat landscapes and identifying vulnerabilities, using CS skills to support national security objectives.

The position requires a CS degree with related coursework and strong analytical abilities, with flexible work arrangements and rigorous security requirements.