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Digital Network Exploitation Analyst - Mid to Experienced Level (Maryland)

CNSS • National Security Systems · Fort Meade, MD · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time

Job Summary

As a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst at NSA, you'll use your computer science skills to analyze and exploit foreign adversaries' digital networks and communications. You'll play a critical role in NSA's cybersecurity and intelligence operations by providing an understanding of the threat landscape and identifying vulnerabilities within these networks.

Qualifications

  • Degree must be in Computer Science (CS). Related fields (e.g., Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology or Systems, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance or Security, Networking and Telecommunications) may be considered relevant if the programs contain, at minimum, a concentration of courses in the following: algorithms; computer architecture or network architecture; data structures; logic and computation; and mathematics (for example, algebra, calculus, or discrete mathematics).
  • Relevant experience must be in computer or information systems design/development/analysis. In addition, relevant experience may also include engineering hardware and/or software, programming, computer/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, cybersecurity, systems engineering and/or network and system administration.
  • Completion of military training in a relevant area such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis course) will be considered towards the relevant experience requirement (i.e., 24-week JCAC course will count as 6 months of experience).

Experience

  • 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.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Conducting analysis of metadata
  • Conducting target analysis and research
  • Identifying target communications within the global network
  • Performing global network analysis and mapping
  • Using knowledge of customer requirements to analyze and process intelligence information
  • Performing exploitation and operations on target networks

Desired Skills

  • Knowledge of network protocols (especially TCP/IP, VOIP, wireless protocols)
  • Understanding of internet
  • Understanding of WAN and LAN
  • Vulnerability analysis
  • Programming experience (preferably one or more of the following: C, C++, Java, Assembly, Python)

Application Instructions

Please upload a copy of your transcripts from all schools attended, prior to applying for this position. Unofficial transcripts are fine at this stage. Providing a copy of your transcripts is essential because the minimum qualifications for this position require a specific degree that demonstrates a concentration of courses in foundational Computer Science (CS) areas as well as mathematics.

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