Digital Network Exploitation Analyst Jobs

Digital Network Exploitation Analyst

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. In this role, you will perform discovery and target technology analysis of digital networks and mobile communications.

Additional responsibilities may include:

• 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

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. 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).

Competencies The ideal candidate is someone with a desire for continual learning and strong problem-solving, analytic, and interpersonal skills who is:

• Flexible
• Able to communicate effectively
• Able to collaborate with others

Specialized skills and experience in one or more of the following is desired:

• 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)

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

Pay:
Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.