Exploitation Analyst Level 1-4

The Exploitation Analyst will collaborate to identify access and collection gaps that can be satisfied through cyber collection and/or preparation activities. Leverages all authorized resources and analytic techniques to penetrate targeted networks.
 

The Exploitation Analyst will:
• Assess data for new or continued opportunities.
• Communicate complex information concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner through verbal, written, and/or visual means
• Identify/describe target vulnerability and techniques/methods for conducting technical exploitation of the target
• Evaluate, analyze, and synthesize large quantities of data into high quality, fused targeting/intelligence products
• Expand network access by conducting target analysis and collection to identify targets of interest
• Analyze intelligence information, technical data, and exploitation opportunities
• Create comprehensive strategies to develop and maintain accesses, conduct remote exploitation and provide technical assistance
• Demonstrate the ability to understand and interpret technical data through knowledge of technologies and network topologies

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

• Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols and network security methodologies
• Understand cyber-attack stages
• Understand attack methods and techniques (DDoS, brute force, spoofing, etc.)
• Understand the principles of the collection development processes
• Understand collection searching/analyzing techniques and tools for chat/buddy list, VOIP, Media Over IP, VPN, VSAT/wireless, web mail and cookies
• Understand concepts for operating systems and data communications terminology
• Understand client organization, information needs, objectives, structure and capabilities

• A minimum of (see specific level) years of experience performing EA duties

- Level 1 Bachelor's degree +2 years; Associate's degree +4 years of relevant experience

- Level 2 Bachelor's degree +5 years; Master's degree +3 Years; Doctoral degree +2 Years; Associate's degree +7 years of relevant experience

- Level 3 Bachelor's degree +8 years; Master's degree +6 years; Doctoral degree +4 years; Associate's degree +10 years of relevant experience

-Level 4 Bachelor's degree +11 years; Master's degree +9 years; Doctoral degree +7 years; Associate's degree + 13 years of relevant experience

*Relevant experience must be in computer or information systems design/development, programming, information/cyber/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance and/or systems engineering, additionally, must have experience in network or system administration. 

*TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph

Salary Range: $100,000-$230,000. Please note that this represents the typical salary range for these positions, however, salaries are based on experience, location and contractual requirements which may be outside of the range listed.