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National Security Agency · 3 days ago

Digital Network Exploitation Analyst - Mid to Experienced Level (Maryland)

Fort Meade, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$105K/yr - $193K/yr

3+ years exp

The National Security Agency (NSA) is seeking Computer Science professionals to tackle complex problems and innovate solutions for information management. As a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst, you will employ computer science skills to analyze digital networks and mobile communications, supporting the NSA's critical mission through advanced technical capabilities.

National Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conducting analysis of metadata

Conducting target analysis and research

Identifying target communications within the global network

Performing global network analysis and mapping

Using knowledge of customer requirements to analyze and process intelligence information

Performing exploitation and operations on target networks

Qualification

Computer Science degreeVulnerability analysisProgramming CProgramming C++Programming JavaProgramming PythonNetwork protocols TCP/IPNetwork protocols VOIPWANLANAnalytic skillsInterpersonal skillsEffective communicationCollaboration

Required

Degree must be in Computer Science (CS)

Related fields (e.g., Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology or Systems, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance or Security, Networking and Telecommunications) may be considered relevant if the programs contain, at minimum, a concentration of courses in the following: algorithms; computer architecture or network architecture; data structures; logic and computation; and mathematics (for example, algebra, calculus, or discrete mathematics)

Relevant experience must be in computer or information systems design/development/analysis

In addition, relevant experience may also include engineering hardware and/or software, programming, computer/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, cybersecurity, 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)

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

SENIOR Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience

An Associate's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position

U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants

All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564

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