Digital Network Exploitation Analyst ($20K Sign On Bonus)

Seeking a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst to support the Fort Meade customer by conducting advanced analysis of digital networks, communications systems, and target infrastructures in support of Computer Network Operations (CNO) and SIGINT missions. This role identifies vulnerabilities, characterizes target environments, and develops actionable intelligence that enables cyber operations. The Digital Network Exploitation Analyst leverages expertise in network protocols, telecommunications, operating systems, and Intelligence Community tools to support mission planning, target development, and operational success.

• Perform technical analysis of metadata, communications content, and digital networks across multiple communications technologies and protocols.
• Characterize target network architectures, capabilities, vulnerabilities, and communications infrastructures to support exploitation activities.
• Conduct digital network exploitation analysis to identify opportunities for intelligence collection and cyber operations.
• Analyze network traffic, telecommunications systems, and communication protocols, including TCP/IP, IPv6, VoIP, wireless technologies, and routing architectures.
• Research intelligence using Intelligence Community tools, databases, and analytical repositories to develop actionable intelligence products.
• Support the development of new exploitation techniques, methodologies, and capabilities targeting emerging technologies.
• Assess network vulnerabilities, malware, and adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to support mission objectives.
• Produce technical reports, intelligence assessments, and briefings that communicate complex analytical findings to operational and leadership audiences.
• Collaborate with cyber operators, software developers, reverse engineers, and Intelligence Community partners to support mission planning and execution.
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies, communications systems, and cyber threats to enhance analytical capabilities and mission effectiveness.

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph through this Customer
• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience. A Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, a Doctoral degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree with 7+ years of relevant experience. Completion of military cyber training, such as the Joint Cyber Analysis Course (JCAC), may be credited toward the experience requirement.
• Experience performing digital network analysis, characterization, or exploitation analysis.
• Strong understanding of computer networking, telecommunications architecture, the OSI model, TCP/IP, IPv6, routing concepts, subnetting, and network mapping.
• Knowledge of network security concepts, vulnerabilities, malware, and common adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Experience analyzing metadata and communications data across multiple network technologies.
• Familiarity with cloud architectures, data flows, and distributed computing environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills., * Experience supporting Computer Network Operations (CNO), SIGINT, or Intelligence Community cyber missions.
• Experience with digital network characterization, target development, or network exploitation.
• Knowledge of Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) infrastructure, WAN/LAN architectures, wireless communications, mobile technologies, or geospatial analysis.
• Programming experience in C, C++, Java, Python, or Assembly.
• Experience performing vulnerability analysis, malware analysis, or penetration testing.
• Experience using Intelligence Community analytical tools and databases.
• Experience with DNI-enabled Target Digital Network Analysis (TDNA), AMOD tools, or SIGINT targeting activities.
• Experience collaborating with Intelligence Community partners and multi-agency mission teams.