Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (DNEA), Lead Associate

Peraton•Fort Meade, MD

58d•$104,000 - $166,000

About The Position

Peraton’s Cyber Mission business unit provides mission-critical SIGINT and Cyber expertise to the Intelligence Community. Join a team of elite professionals developing next-generation cybersecurity and intelligence solutions that safeguard our nation’s most vital networks. As a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst, you’ll apply advanced analytical and technical skills to identify, map, and exploit target networks. Your work will help strengthen and enable critical national security missions. Responsibilities may include: Evaluate target networks using all-source intelligence to identify vulnerabilities and develop detailed exploitation and operations plans. Analyze SIGINT and cyber data across multiple layers of the OSI model. Apply deep knowledge of IP core infrastructure, communication devices, and network traffic behaviors. Develop and share new tradecraft as technologies evolve. Collaborate with government, military, and contractor partners to align intelligence needs and mission priorities. Synthesize and communicate insights and findings to mission stakeholders and intelligence consumers.

Requirements

9 years of experience without a degree, OR 7 years of experience with an Associate’s degree, OR 5 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree, OR 3 years of experience with a Master’s degree
Background in one or more of the following: systems design, software/hardware engineering, cybersecurity, network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, digital forensics, or network administration.
Proven experience analyzing SIGINT and cybersecurity data and mapping target networks.
Completion of JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis Course) may be considered equivalent to a technical associates degree or it may count towards experience requirement of 6 months.
Foreign language proficiency (DLPT-verified) may also be considered relevant experience.
Active TS/SCI with current polygraph is required.

Nice To Haves

Strong grasp of logical/physical IP core infrastructure and how devices interconnect across networks.
Experience developing new analytic tradecraft to meet evolving mission challenges.

Responsibilities

Evaluate target networks using all-source intelligence to identify vulnerabilities and develop detailed exploitation and operations plans.
Analyze SIGINT and cyber data across multiple layers of the OSI model.
Apply deep knowledge of IP core infrastructure, communication devices, and network traffic behaviors.
Develop and share new tradecraft as technologies evolve.
Collaborate with government, military, and contractor partners to align intelligence needs and mission priorities.
Synthesize and communicate insights and findings to mission stakeholders and intelligence consumers.