Intrusion Analyst 3

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD | Onsite | Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph | Full-Time

About the role

Weeghman & Briggs is seeking a motivated and mission-driven Intrusion Analyst 3 to support critical government initiatives. Founded in 2016, Weeghman & Briggs specializes in delivering high-impact analytical services to Government Agencies and private organizations. As we continue to expand across current programs and upcoming contract awards, we are looking for talented individuals who want to contribute, grow, and build something meaningful alongside us.

At Weeghman & Briggs, you're more than a number—you're part of the team. We've built a culture where your opinion matters, your voice is heard, and your contributions make a direct impact on mission success. Our growth creates opportunity for advancement, leadership visibility, and long-term career development while maintaining the supportive, close-knit environment that sets us apart.

Responsibilities

• Support mission-critical programs in secure government environments
• Analyze requirements and translate them into actionable solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results
• Ensure compliance with contract and security standards
• Contribute ideas to improve processes, efficiency, and performance
• Ensure mission success through collaboration with Data Scientists, Cryptologic Computer Scientists, Cryptanalytic Computer Scientists, Cryptologic Cyber Planners, Intrusion Analysts, Protocol Analysts, Signals Analysts, and Reverse Engineers by improving, protecting, and defending our Nation's Security
• Analyze target digital network data to discover, analyze, and document malicious or unauthorized activity using information collected from a variety of SIGINT and computer network defense resources
• Analyze metadata collected from tasked communications systems in order to identify, locate, and track targets, and to accurately report the intelligence gained from metadata analysis
• Categorize traffic as benign, suspicious, or malicious activity; and document malicious tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
• Experience supporting government or DoD programs
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Relevant experience in signals analysis, waveform analysis, network troubleshooting, network traffic characterizations, and/or network security analysis

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of relevant experience
• Associates degree with 10 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree must be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline from an accredited college or university
• CISSP, CEH, Sec+, Net+, GIAC GREM, and/or CREA Certification is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant experience in malware analysis
• Programming experience in C, C#, C++, Java, Perl, or Python
• Agile, cloud, or modernization experience
• Background in process improvement or analytical services

Pay

The projected salary range for this position is $137,100–$152,300, dependent upon experience, qualifications, and contract requirements.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits here.