Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (DNEA): Level 1-4

Sentar•Fort Meade, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentar is seeking Digital Network Exploitation Analysts (DNEAs) in Ft. Meade. Analysts evaluate target opportunities using all-source data to understand and map target networks and help develop detailed exploitation and operations plans. They analyze SIGINT and cybersecurity data at multiple levels of the OSI network stack, drawing on knowledge of logical and physical IP core infrastructure, communication devices and their network connections, and network traffic movements. Analysts also help develop new tradecraft as technologies evolve. The role involves working with government, military, and contractor personnel to develop shared understandings of intelligence needs, mission relevance, and areas of expertise. Analysts form hypotheses, critically assess and choose analysis techniques, and query, merge, enrich, evaluate, and pivot within data to gain and share insights. They distill, document, contextualize, and share findings—including newly developed tradecraft—with teammates, stakeholders, and intelligence consumers.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
A degree in Computer Science. Related degrees such as Engineering or Mathematics may be considered relevant if they include concentrated coursework in algorithms, computer architecture (not network architecture), programming methodologies and languages, data structures, logic and computation, and advanced mathematics such as calculus or discrete mathematics.
Information Technology or Information Security degrees may be considered relevant if coursework is equivalent in amount and type to a Computer Science major.
Relevant experience in computer or information systems design, development, or analysis roles. Related experience may include hardware or software engineering, programming, computer or network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, systems engineering, or network and systems administration.
Applicable experience and education requirements vary by level: Level 1 requires 2 years with a bachelor’s degree or 4 years with an associate degree; Level 2 requires 2 years with a PhD, 3 years with a master’s degree, 5 years with a bachelor’s degree, or 7 years with an associate degree; Level 3 requires 4 years with a PhD, 6 years with a master’s degree, 8 years with a bachelor’s degree, or 10 years with an associate degree; Level 4 requires 7 years with a PhD, 9 years with a master’s degree, 11 years with a bachelor’s degree, or 13 years with an associate degree.
Relevant military training, such as the Joint Cyber Analysis Course (JCAC), may count toward relevant experience; a 24-week JCAC course may count as 6 months of experience.

Responsibilities

Evaluate target opportunities using all-source data to understand and map target networks.
Assist in developing detailed exploitation and operations plans.
Analyze SIGINT and cybersecurity data at multiple levels of the OSI network stack.
Develop new tradecraft needed for analysis as technologies evolve.
Collaborate with government, military, and contractor personnel to develop shared understandings of intelligence needs, mission relevance, and areas of expertise.
Form hypotheses, select and critically assess analysis techniques, and query, merge, enrich, evaluate, and pivot within data to attain and share insights.
Distill, document, contextualize, and share findings and newly developed tradecraft with teammates, stakeholders, and intelligence consumers.

Benefits

Voluntary medical, dental, and vision coverage, with Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account options.
Voluntary life, critical illness, accident, and long-term care insurance options.
Group term life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage for qualifying employees.
401(k) match.
Competitive paid time off plan that increases quickly with years of service.
Holiday schedule and other leave programs, including bereavement, maternity, jury, and military duty leave.
Mental health awareness programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Professional development reimbursement.
Recognition and awards programs.
Employee ownership.