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# System Vulnerability Analyst - Entry to Mid Level (Maryland)

- **Company:** Department of Defense
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $87,362.0 - $153,082.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Systems Engineering, VoIP, Collaborative Software, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Computer Forensics, Network Security, Network Architecture, Reverse Engineering, Wireless Networks, Malware, Information Technology, Cyber Warfare, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9086132/system-vulnerability-analyst-entry-to-mid-level-maryland

## About the Role

Conditions of employment

 * Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.

Qualifications

The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.

Degree must be in Computer Science or a related field (e.g., General Engineering Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Forensics, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Assurance, and Information Security).

Relevant experience must be in one or more of the following areas: computer or information systems design/development, programming, information/cyber/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, or information assurance. Network and/or system administration may account for some, but not all, of the required experience. Completion of military training in a relevant area such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis course), Undergraduate Cyber Training (UCT), Network Warfare Bridge Course (NWBC)/Intermediate Network Warfare Training (INWT), Cyber Defense Operations will be considered towards the relevant experience requirement (i.e., 20-24 weeks course will count as 6 months of experience, 10-14 weeks will count as 3 months of experience).

ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL
Entry is with a Bachelor's degree and no experience. An Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.

FULL PERFORMANCE
Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience. An Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position., This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

## Description

Are you an emerging network professional who wants to work our nation's tough cybersecurity problems? Do you enjoy deeply technical, hands-on work? Do you want to identify vulnerabilities in network infrastructure devices and then figure out how to deal with them? Are you looking to make an impact in cybersecurity and advance your career while enjoying the outstanding benefits of federal service?

System Vulnerability Analysts (Network Cyber Mitigations Engineers) at NSA have the opportunity to work in the following areas:

 - Wired and wireless network security
 - Vulnerability discovery and analysis
 - Scalable mitigations development
 - Perimeter/boundary defense
 - Collaboration platforms, such as VoIP and VTC systems
 - Mobile network security
 - Tailored security solutions
 - Reverse engineering
 - Researching emerging network industry technologies and solutions
 - Control system security
 - Malware analysis
 - Researching emerging network industry technologies and solutions
 - Ensuring adequacy of cybersecurity standards and configurations
 - Fusing vulnerability assessments from all sources into a unified picture of network risk


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