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# Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (DNEA) - M

- **Company:** Set of X
- **Location:** Anne Arundel County, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $210,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** LTE (Telecommunication), Software System Penetration Testing, Bash Shell, Bluetooth, Burp Suite, C++ (Programming Language), Databases, Digital Electronics, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Network Architecture, Nmap, Oracle (Applications), Program Analysis, Ansible, Red Team (Cyber Security), Reverse Engineering, Wireshark, Network Routers, Malware, Metasploit, Puppet
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/c8a9289c-e2eb-4be6-8a82-9bba9d32fd4b/digital-network-exploitation-analyst-dnea-m

## About the Role

* 7+ years of relevant cyber or offensive security experience
 * Experience with Python, Shell, Assembly, and/or C/C++
 * Familiarity with automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, or Chef)
 * Knowledge of Windows and/or UNIX/Linux systems
 * Understanding of IoT systems, SDR concepts, and RF communications
 * Experience with database technologies (Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL)
 * Ability to design and analyze complex, multi-layered network environments

Desired Skills:

 * Advanced GIAC and/or (ISC)² cyber certifications
 * Knowledge of wireless protocols (802.11, Bluetooth, LTE)
 * Experience with mobile or wired telephony technologies
 * Familiarity with network infrastructure devices (routers, switches, hubs)

Education/Experience:

3 to 10 years of experience and a BA/BS or MA/MS degree.

Clearance:
TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

## Description

* Perform malware analysis and reverse engineering to support cyber investigations and incident response
 * Conduct red team and penetration testing using tools like Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, and Wireshark
 * Analyze and map network architectures to identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations
 * Develop and enhance cyber tools, serving as a technical lead throughout the lifecycle
 * Document findings and produce clear, high-quality reports for technical and non-technical audiences
 * Analyze software, firmware, and hardware to identify security risks and provide actionable insights
 * Apply static and dynamic analysis techniques to evaluate malicious code and recommend mitigations
 * Collaborate with small, agile teams to solve complex cyber challenges