System Vulnerability Analyst - Mid to Experienced Level (Maryland)

National Security Agency/Central Security Service; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

National Security Agency/Central Security Service seeks System Vulnerability Analysts (Network Cyber Mitigations Engineers) to analyze vulnerabilities and develop mitigations for network defenses. They deliver formal and informal reports, briefings, and guidance to protect network infrastructure.

Entry requires a Bachelor's with 3+ years of experience, a Master's with 1+ year, or Doctoral with no experience; exceptions exist for Associate's degree plus 5 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Education requirements reflect entry and senior levels: Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral with experience; Associate's with in‑depth related experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Analyze vulnerabilities and develop mitigations to strengthen defenses against attacks on network infrastructure devices or systems.
• Produce formal and informal reports, briefings and guidance to defend against cyber threats.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

Associate's degree

Job description

System Vulnerability Analysts (Network Cyber Mitigations Engineers) analyze vulnerabilities and develop mitigations to strengthen defenses. They produce formal and informal reports, briefings, and guidance to defend against attacks against network infrastructure devices or systems. NSA analysts' competencies run the gamut of data transport possibilities.

FULL PERFORMANCE Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience. An Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in‑depth experience that is clearly related to the position. SENIOR Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience. An Associate's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in‑depth experience that is clearly related to the position.