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# Digital Network Exploitation Analyst Level 3

- **Company:** Markon Solutions
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $190,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Software System Penetration Testing, Systems Engineering, VoIP, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Engineering, Communications Protocols, Information Systems, Computer Programming, Computer Networks, Databases, Computer Forensics, Digital Electronics, IPv6, OSI Models, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Architecture, Routing, Network Protocols, Data Streaming, TCP/IP, Malware, Templating, Information Technology, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/16630231?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F16630231%2FDefense-Network-Exploitation-Analyst-Level-3-Maryland-Fort-Meade

## About the Role

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)

Qualifications

Required experience/knowledge may include, but is not limited to, the following:

 * TS/SCI with Active Polygraph
 * 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
 * Depending on the Level, a Bachelor's degree and 2-11 years of relevant experience, a Master's degree plus 3-9 years of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree and 2-7 years of relevant experience. An Associate's degree plus 4-13 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).

## Description

Markon is looking for a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst to support our Fort Meade Customer., The Defense Network Exploitation Analyst will