Exploitation Analyst *ALL LEVELS*

The Exploitation Analyst will collaborate to identify access and collection gaps that can be satisfied through cyber collection and/or preparation activities. Leverages all authorized resources and analytic techniques to penetrate targeted networks.

Responsibilities:

· Work on an integrated project team of analysts, operators, and developers conducting computer network operations

· Analyze network device configuration files and collected metadata to understand target connectivity, build network maps, and triage packet data.

· Use active and passive collection via NSA DNI & CNO tools to build network maps, identify opportunities for exploitation, and help build reliable collection pipelines.

Skills Requirements:

· Experience working in CNO or TFO analyzing target network data & metadata.

· Experience reading & analyzing network configuration files (e.g. routers, switches, firewalls) to understand network connectivity and identify opportunities for CNE.

· Experience with NSA DNI & CNO analytic tools.

· Extensive knowledge of the entire OSI model and understanding of network-related protocols

· Ability to work with technical operators in translating tasks and/or objectives to technical requirements

Nice to Haves:

· Experience in CNO conducting operations and working with analysts, operators, and developers.

· Understanding of multiple operating systems beyond Windows and Linux

· Scripting/software development to help build automated analysis tools.

LEVEL 1: Bachelors Degree + 2 years of experience

LEVEL 2: Bachelors Degree + 5 years of experience

LEVEL 3: Bachelors Degree + 8 years of experience

LEVEL 4: Bachelors Degree + 11 years of experience

Degree Field: Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (e.g., General Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Information Assurance, or Computer Security).