Exploitation Analyst

Bitwise•Columbia, MD

About The Position

As an Exploitation Analyst supporting CNO Operations, you will analyze technical data, systems, and operational outputs to identify opportunities for capability development and mission advancement. You will work at the intersection of analysis and engineering — helping interpret system behavior, uncover vulnerabilities, and provide actionable insights that inform offensive cyber efforts. This role emphasizes deep technical analysis, collaboration with developers and operators, and the ability to translate complex findings into operationally relevant outcomes. You may analyze network traffic, host-based artifacts, firmware, or application behavior to support mission objectives. Your work will directly influence how capabilities are developed, refined, and deployed. Depending on experience level, you may serve as a technical lead for analytic efforts or help guide junior analysts in structured exploitation workflows.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, protocols, traffic analysis)
Experience analyzing system logs, network traffic, or host-based artifacts
Familiarity with Linux and/or Windows operating environments
Experience using analysis tools such as Wireshark, Ghidra, IDA Pro, or similar
Ability to interpret technical data and identify patterns or anomalies
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with engineers and operators

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting CNO or offensive cyber operations
Familiarity with reverse engineering and vulnerability research techniques
Knowledge of exploit development processes
Experience analyzing firmware or embedded systems
Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.) to automate analysis
Experience supporting production CNO capabilities and operations
Knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems
Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)

Responsibilities

Maintain an active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Candidates without a current clearance will not be considered.
Analyze network traffic, host data, or system artifacts to identify vulnerabilities and behavioral patterns
Conduct technical analysis to support development and refinement of CNO capabilities
Perform static and dynamic analysis of software, binaries, or firmware
Collaborate with developers to translate analytic findings into actionable technical requirements
Document findings clearly for operational and engineering audiences
Support validation and testing of developed capabilities
Develop repeatable analysis workflows and improve exploitation methodologies
Provide technical input during mission planning and post-operation assessments
Assist in troubleshooting operational capability performance issues

Benefits

Top salaries because we're top performers
Pick your PTO – Everyone values time and money differently, so we give you the flexibility to choose between 3 and 5 weeks of PTO with a corresponding adjustment to your pay. Your choice, your balance.
All 11 federal holidays, paid!
Up to 2 snow days, paid!
We’ll quadruple (4x!) the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k), giving you up to a 24% company match. Contributing less than 6%? Unclaimed matches come right back to you as extra income, giving you a guaranteed 24% that goes to your retirement, to your paycheck, or both. C’mon now!
100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances. That’s a lot. Already covered on health insurance? No problem – we’ll trade you this benefit for a boost to your salary instead.
$5,250 annual education assistance for training, certifications, tuition, and even student loan repayments.
Spot bonuses for obtained certifications, customer recognition, and just about anything else that makes us go "Hot damn!". We hope to say that many times about you.

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