Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (DNEA)

Aperio Global • Fort Meade, MD

201d • $105,000 - $248,000

About The Position

Aperio Global is seeking Digital Network Exploitation Analysts (DNEAs) to support our IC program in Fort Meade, Maryland. The DNEA role involves evaluating target opportunities, understanding and mapping target networks, and developing detailed exploitation and operations plans, using various sources of data. The role requires analyzing SIGINT and cybersecurity data at different OSI network levels and possessing knowledge of logical/physical IP core infrastructure, communication devices, and network traffic patterns. The candidate should actively contribute to the development of new tradecraft for analysis as technology evolves. Collaboration with a team to understand intelligence needs, mission relevance, and areas of expertise is essential. Additionally, the job involves using analytical skills and curiosity to form hypotheses, choose appropriate analysis techniques, and derive insights from data, which will be documented, contextualized, and shared with teammates, stakeholders, and intelligence consumers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or relevant IT/IS degree.
• Two (2) or more years of experience for Level 1.
• Five (5) or more years of experience for Level 2.
• Eight (8) or more years of experience for Level 3.
• Eleven (11) or more years of experience for Level 4.
• Experience in computer or information systems design/development/analysis roles.
• Certifications preferred: Sec+, Net+, CEH.
• Completion of military training in a relevant area may count toward experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating target opportunities and understanding target networks.
• Developing detailed exploitation and operations plans using various data sources.
• Analyzing SIGINT and cybersecurity data at multiple OSI network levels.
• Possessing knowledge of logical/physical IP core infrastructure and communication devices.
• Contributing to the development of new tradecraft as technology evolves.
• Collaborating with a team to understand intelligence needs and mission relevance.
• Using analytical skills to form hypotheses and choose appropriate analysis techniques.
• Documenting, contextualizing, and sharing findings with teammates and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees