Defense Network Exploitation Analyst Level 1
About The Position
Markon is looking for a Defense Network Exploitation Analyst to support our Fort Meade Customer. The Defense Network Exploitation Analyst will have the ability to perform technical analysis of metadata and content for systems and networks of interest across several communications technologies and protocols. They will characterize target network capabilities and vulnerabilities using advanced application analysis, support development of new techniques to exploit targets, and use current IC tools and databases to research relevant intelligence sources. The role requires a desire for continual learning and strong problem-solving, analytic and interpersonal skills that are flexible, able to communicate effectively, and able to collaborate with others.
Requirements
- TS/SCI with Active Polygraph
- Digital network analysis, characterization, or exploitation analysis
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of communication networks and security issues such as vulnerabilities and common hacker TTPs
- Computer networking and telecommunication architecture, the OSI model, communication protocols, TCP/IP, IPv6, routing concepts, network mapping, sub-netting and target templating
- Public Switching Telephone Network Infrastructure
- Mobile technologies and geospatial analysis
- Knowledgeable in advanced analytic techniques
- Basic understanding of cloud architecture and data flow
- Familiarity with vulnerabilities and malware
- Bachelor’s degree and 2-11 years of relevant experience, a Master’s degree plus 3-9 years of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree and 2-7 years of relevant experience. An Associate’s degree plus 4-13 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.
- Relevant experience must be in computer or information systems design/development/analysis. In addition, it may also include engineering hardware and/or software, programming, computer/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, 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).
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of network protocols (especially TCP/IP, VOIP, wireless protocols)
- Understanding of Internet
- Understanding of WAN and LAN
- Vulnerability analysis
- Programming experience (prefer one or more of the following: C, C++, Java, Assembly, Python)
Responsibilities
- Perform technical analysis of metadata and content for systems and networks of interest across several communications technologies and protocols
- Characterize target network capabilities and vulnerabilities using advanced application analysis
- Support development of new techniques to exploit targets
- Use current IC tools and databases to research relevant intelligence sources
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- EAP
- Training and Tuition Assistance
- Paid Time Off
- Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
