Cyber Technical Analyst Principal (2026-0252)

Acclaim Technical Services•Chantilly, VA

4d•$130,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Acclaim Technical Services (ATS) is seeking a Cyber Technical Targeting Analyst to support a client’s operational requirements in a challenging, dynamic setting in the Washington Metropolitan Area. The role requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance, with no exceptions. Successful candidates will work effectively in teams and independently with minimal supervision, interact with customer personnel at all levels, and have prior experience supporting HUMINT operations or familiarity with the Intelligence Community and its objectives. The position involves in-depth targeting research and analysis, technical data extraction and analysis, creation of network diagrams, and communicating findings through written products and briefings. The proposed salary range is $125,000 to $190,000. ATS describes itself as an employee-owned company and offers competitive compensation, career growth, benefits, and learning and development opportunities. Its benefits package may include healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time-off benefits.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance; no exceptions.
Prior experience supporting HUMINT operations or familiarity with the Intelligence Community and its objectives.
Experience conducting in-depth targeting research and analysis on target priorities.
Ability to communicate complex information and concepts effectively.
Interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team.
Experience creating network diagrams from various data sources.
Experience manipulating and parsing files of various structured and unstructured formats and extracting relevant technical data.
Experience using command-line shells to interact with Windows and Linux.
Deep understanding of computer network exploitation concepts, projects, and toolsets.
Experience in computer forensics, network administration, and cybersecurity.
Ability to start and complete projects independently with minimal guidance, including completing inherited projects.

Nice To Haves

Experience working as a technical target in the customer organization.
Experience with network testing, defensive methodologies, and network responses.
Experience with mobile technologies, including cellular networks.

Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth targeting research and analysis on target priorities.
Produce written products and briefings for peers, partners, and leadership across a range of technical backgrounds to support collaboration, shape project direction, and inform decision-making.
Communicate complex information and concepts effectively to an audience.
Create network diagrams from various data sources.
Manipulate and parse files in structured and unstructured formats and extract relevant technical data.
Use command-line shells to interact with Windows and Linux.
Apply understanding of computer network exploitation concepts, projects, and toolsets.
Work effectively with a team and independently start and complete projects with minimal guidance, including inheriting and completing existing projects.