Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (DNEA)

Responsibilities

• Evaluate target opportunities using all-source data to understand and map target networks and assist in developing detailed exploitation and operations plans.
• Analyze SIGINT and cybersecurity data across multiple layers of the OSI network stack.
• Apply knowledge of logical and physical IP core infrastructure, communication devices, network connectivity, and traffic flow analysis.
• Support cyber operations through network analysis, exploitation support, vulnerability analysis, and operational planning activities.
• Analyze network traffic, identify vulnerabilities, and contribute to mission-focused cyber analysis and targeting efforts.

Requirements

• Experience in computer or information systems design, development, and/or analysis roles.
• Experience may include hardware/software engineering, programming, computer or network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, systems engineering, and/or network and systems administration.
• Understanding of network protocols, traffic analysis, and cybersecurity concepts across the OSI model.
• Experience supporting cyber operations, network analysis, or exploitation-focused missions is highly desired.
• Completion of military cyber training such as JCAC may count toward relevant experience requirements.
• Foreign language proficiency may be considered toward experience requirements where applicable.
• Recent ILR scores are required to substantiate language proficiency.
• Degree in Computer Science is required.
• Degrees in related technical fields such as Engineering or Mathematics may be considered if coursework includes foundational Computer Science areas including: Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Programming Methodologies and Languages, Data Structures, Logic and Computation, Advanced Mathematics (e.g., Calculus, Discrete Mathematics).
• Information Technology (IT) and Information Security (IS) degrees may be considered if coursework is equivalent to a Computer Science major.
• Level 1: Associate’s degree plus 4 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of relevant experience
• Level 2: Associate’s degree plus 7 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree plus 3 years of relevant experience OR Doctorate plus 2 years of relevant experience
• Level 3: Associate’s degree plus 10 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree plus 6 years of relevant experience OR Doctorate plus 4 years of relevant experience
• Level 4: Associate’s degree plus 13 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree plus 11 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree plus 9 years of relevant experience OR Doctorate plus 7 years of relevant experience

Qualifications

US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required.

Skills

Relevant certifications and training may include: Security+, Network+, CEH, JCAC graduate.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.

Pay

Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00