Location: Annapolis Junction, MD 20701
Category: Computer Science / Cybersecurity
Type: Full-Time
Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
 

An opportunity is available for a Level 1 Exploitation Analyst (EA) to join a team supporting national cybersecurity and intelligence operations. This position is ideal for professionals with foundational experience in analyzing adversary networks and developing exploitation plans based on technical and analytical data. This position requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.

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Primary Responsibilities:

• Apply knowledge of adversary networks, network defenses, and cyber operations to craft and adapt exploitation strategies.

• Collaborate with government, military, and contractor teams to understand mission objectives and intelligence requirements.

• Use analytical tools and techniques to form hypotheses, explore data, and derive insights.

• Merge, enrich, evaluate, and pivot within structured and unstructured data to support operations.

• Document findings, develop new analytical tradecraft, and share results with stakeholders and team members.

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Salary & Compensation:

• Annual Base Salary Range: $97,000 – $115,000 (USD)

• Compensation is based on geographic location, education, experience, and skill level.

• Additional performance-based bonuses and comprehensive benefits may be included.

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Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Degree in a relevant technical field such as:

  • Network Engineering

  • Systems Engineering

  • Information Technology

  • Computer Science

  • Computer Engineering

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Cybersecurity

  • Software Engineering

  • Information Assurance

• 18 semester hours of military training or coursework in networking, computer science, or cyber topics may be considered equivalent to an Associate’s degree.

Experience:

• Applicable experience must include computer/information systems design, development, and analysis.

• May also include:

  • Software or hardware engineering

  • Network security

  • Vulnerability analysis

  • Penetration testing

  • Computer forensics

  • Information assurance

  • Systems/network administration

• Completion of military courses such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis Course) may count as relevant experience (e.g., 24-week JCAC = 6 months of experience).

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Experience Requirements by Education Level:

• Bachelor’s Degree → Minimum of 2 years applicable experience

• Associate Degree → Minimum of 4 years applicable experience

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Interested candidates should submit a current resume and any relevant certifications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

 

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