Digital Network Exploitation Analyst Level 1-4

The Digital Network Exploitation Analyst will:

• Have the ability to perform technical analysis of metadata and content for systems and networks of interest across several communications              technologies and protocols
• Characterize target network capabilities and vulnerabilities using advanced application analysis
• Support development of new techniques to exploit targets
• Use current IC tools and databases to research relevant intelligence sources
• Have a desire for continual learning and strong problem-solving, analytic and interpersonal skills that are:
   - flexible - able to communicate effectively
   - able to collaborate with others
• Have 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 (prefer one or more of the following: C, C++, Java, Assembly, Python)

Required experience/knowledge may include, but is not limited to, the following:
• Digital network analysis, characterization, or exploitation analysis
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of communication networks and security issues such as vulnerabilities and common hacker TTPs
• Computer networking and telecommunication architecture, the OSI model, communication protocols, TCP/IP, IPv6, routing concepts,                              network mapping, sub-netting and target templating
• Public Switching Telephone Network Infrastructure
• Mobile technologies and geospatial analysis
• Knowledgeable in advanced analytic techniques
• Basic understanding of cloud architecture and data flow
• Familiarity with vulnerabilities and malware

Level 1:  A Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience. An Associate’s degree plus 4 years
of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly
related to the position.

Level 2: A Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree plus 3 years of
relevant experience or a Doctoral degree and 2 years of relevant experience. An Associate’s
degree plus 7 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth
experience that is clearly related to the position.

Level 3: A Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree plus 6 years of
relevant experience or a Doctoral degree plus 4 years of relevant experience. An Associate’s
degree plus 10 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth
experience that is clearly related to the position.

Level 4: A Bachelor’s degree plus 11 years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree plus 9 years
of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree plus 7 years of relevant experience. An Associate’s
degree plus 13 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth.
experience that is clearly related to the position. 

***Relevant experience:

Must be in computer or information systems design/development/analysis. In addition, it may also include engineering hardware and/or
software, programming, computer/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, 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).

*TS/SCI with Polygraph required

Salary Range: $100,000-$230,000. Please note that this represents the typical salary range for these positions, however, salaries are based on experience, location and contractual requirements which may be outside of the range listed.