Digital Network Exploitation Analyst

Set of X•Annapolis Junction, MD

About The Position

Set of X is led by industry veterans who see government contracting as a good community with plenty of opportunity to go around. With a shared desire to give back, grow the community, and do great work, the Set of X team is building an elite group of engineers with a strong sense of shared responsibility and ownership. Because who you work with matters. The primary function of a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst involves conducting active and passive reconnaissance to identify network devices, services, and protocols, subsequently mapping network topologies and infrastructure while identifying critical network assets and data repositories. This role requires documenting network architecture and configurations, as well as identifying and analyzing network-based vulnerabilities, including software flaws, misconfigurations, and insecure protocols, to assess the associated risk and impact. A key part of the function is researching and analyzing exploit techniques for known vulnerabilities, providing recommendations based on various exploitation frameworks and tools, and assisting with the implementation of these exploitation techniques.

Requirements

Professional experience supporting a military and /or government cryptologic mission.
Professional experience may include mission support as a military of government language or signals analyst as it relates to acquiring, identifying, processing and reporting on electromagnetic emission.
Experience with evaluating target opportunities using all source data to understand and map target networks and to assist in developing detailed exploitation and operations plans.
Experience analyzing SIGINT and cybersecurity data at multiple levels within the OSI network stack.
Experience working with the US Navy or US Cyber Command.
Bachelor's degree.
Twelve (12) years Equivalences: High School + 16 yrs experience Associates + 14 yrs experience Master's + 10 yrs experience PhD + Eight (8) yrs experience
TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Responsibilities

conducting active and passive reconnaissance to identify network devices, services, and protocols
mapping network topologies and infrastructure while identifying critical network assets and data repositories
documenting network architecture and configurations
identifying and analyzing network-based vulnerabilities, including software flaws, misconfigurations, and insecure protocols, to assess the associated risk and impact
researching and analyzing exploit techniques for known vulnerabilities, providing recommendations based on various exploitation frameworks and tools
assisting with the implementation of these exploitation techniques

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
Life and Disability Insurance: Peace of mind with financial protection for you and your loved ones.
401(k) Plan: No personal investment required to benefit from a generous employer contribution, allowing you to maximize your take-home pay.
Paid Time Off: Enjoy time away from work to recharge.
Technology Refresh: Upgrade your devices regularly, or opt for a year-end bonus if you don’t need new tech.
Training and Professional Development: A $5,250 annual budget for ongoing education, certifications, and professional memberships. Or use this annual benefit to repay a student loan tax-free.
Stock Plan: Become an equity owner with a yearly stock grant—let's build the future together.
Flex Leave and Exchange Plan: Take up to 8 weeks off for a strong work-life balance or sell back unused time for double the value!
Virtual Office Compensation: Monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet services.
Fringe Benefit Mall: Choose from perks like Uber rides, a beer of the month club, Amazon Prime, and Hello Fresh—whatever suits you best!
Profit-Sharing Cash Bonus: Share in the company’s success with an end-of-year cash bonus.
Referral Bonus: Help us grow by bringing in top talent and earn a bonus for each successful referral.