Digital Network Exploitation Analyst 3

About the role

You will operate at the center of a federally focused mission environment where your analytical judgments directly influence strategic outcomes for high-impact government customers. You will break technological barriers by deconstructing complex adversary behaviors and translating them into actionable intelligence for decision makers. In this capacity, you own the full analytical lifecycle from data discovery through sophisticated synthesis and formal reporting. You will apply deep tradecraft in cyber discovery and sustainment analysis specifically associated with Advanced Persistent Threats to solve some of the most challenging intelligence problems. Your work will require fluency with stored communications and passive resources to uncover subtle patterns hidden in metadata and raw traffic. You will leverage appropriate technical resources to drive the development, sustainment, and attribution of data sets critical to national security objectives. The role demands a mindset oriented toward systems thinking, where hardware, software, and network phenomena are understood as interconnected components of a larger intelligence picture. You will function as a subject matter expert responsible for maintaining the integrity and relevance of analytical products in a dynamic threat landscape.

Key facts

What you'll do

Conduct in-depth analysis of computer or information systems design, development, and analysis relevant to cyber operations.

Perform engineering assessments of hardware and software components to identify potential vulnerabilities and operational risks.

Execute programming tasks that support the development and sustainment of analytical tools and data processing workflows.

Apply computer and network security expertise to evaluate defensive architectures and detect potential compromise indicators.

Conduct vulnerability analysis to systematically assess weaknesses in systems, networks, and applications.

Perform penetration testing activities to validate the effectiveness of security controls and identify exploitable conditions.

Engage in computer forensics processes to preserve, identify, analyze, and document digital evidence in a forensically sound manner.

Support information assurance initiatives designed to ensure the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of sensitive information.

Carry out network and systems administration functions necessary to maintain operational environments and support analysis objectives.

Leverage passive resources and stored communications to develop comprehensive situational awareness and attribution products.

Interpret raw traffic metadata to derive meaningful patterns and indicators relevant to threat actor behavior and intent.

Utilize appropriate resources to develop, sustain, and refine analytical methodologies over the lifecycle of an engagement.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate findings into cohesive intelligence packages for government stakeholders.

Maintain strict adherence to evolving mission requirements while delivering high-quality analytical outputs under tight operational constraints.

Requirements

Demonstrate eligibility by possessing relevant experience in computer or information systems design, development, and analysis as defined in the scope of work.

Showcase advanced competency in engineering hardware and/or software to support analytical and operational objectives.

Exhibit mastery in programming practices necessary to develop, modify, and sustain sophisticated analytical tools and utilities.

Apply specialized knowledge in computer or network security to identify risks and recommend robust mitigation strategies.

Conduct thorough vulnerability analysis using established methodologies to assess the security posture of complex environments.

Perform penetration testing activities with a clear understanding of adversary techniques, tactics, and procedures.

Execute computer forensics processes in accordance with industry standards and legal requirements for digital evidence handling.

Uphold information assurance principles to protect the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of critical systems and data.

Possess the ability to administer and maintain network and systems infrastructure in support of analytical workflows and operational continuity.

Demonstrate fluency with stored communications and passive resources to extract, correlate, and analyze data from diverse sources.

Show proficiency in understanding raw traffic associated with metadata and applying appropriate analytical techniques to derive attribution.

Maintain the capability to leverage appropriate resources for the development, sustainment, and attribution of data across varied technology stacks.

Commit to meeting federal contract requirements, including United States Citizenship and the attainment of position appropriate security clearance.

Possess an active TS/SCI security clearance with agency appropriate polygraph verification as a condition of employment.

Nice to have

Candidates with SIGINT and AMOD experience will find their expertise directly aligned with the technical expectations of this role.

Proficiency in stored communications analysis and passive resource exploitation will enhance your effectiveness in complex environments.

Experience with metadata interpretation and raw traffic analysis will strengthen your contributions to attribution and development efforts.

Practical notes

This engagement is full-time and requires United States Citizenship and an agency-appropriate security clearance.