Description

The Exploitation Analyst will collaborate to identify access and collection gaps that can be satisfied through cyber collection and/or preparation activities. Leverages all authorized resources and analytic techniques to penetrate targeted networks.
The Exploitation Analyst will:
Assess data for new or continued opportunities.
Communicate complex information concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner through verbal, written, and/or visual means
Identify/describe target vulnerability and techniques/methods for conducting technical exploitation of the target
Evaluate, analyze, and synthesize large quantities of data into high quality, fused targeting/intelligence products
Expand network access by conducting target analysis and collection to identify targets of interest
Analyze intelligence information, technical data, and exploitation opportunities
Create comprehensive strategies to develop and maintain accesses, conduct remote exploitation and provide technical assistance
Demonstrate the ability to understand and interpret technical data through knowledge of technologies and network topologies

Qualifications

Qualifications: Required experience may include, but is not limited to, the following:

Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols and network security methodologies
Understand cyber-attack stages
Understand attack methods and techniques (DDoS, brute force, spoofing, etc.)
Understand the principles of the collection development processes
Understand collection searching/analyzing techniques and tools for chat/buddy list, VOIP, Media Over IP, VPN, VSAT/wireless, web mail and cookies
Understand concepts for operating systems and data communications terminology
Understand client organization, information needs, objectives, structure and capabilities
A minimum of (see specific level) years of experience performing EA duties

- Level 1 Bachelor's degree 2 years; Associate's degree 4 years of relevant experience

- Level 2 Bachelor's degree 5 years; Master's degree 3 Years; Doctoral degree 2 Years; Associate's degree 7 years of relevant experience

- Level 3 Bachelor's degree 8 years; Master's degree 6 years; Doctoral degree 4 years; Associate's degree 10 years of relevant experience

-Level 4 Bachelor's degree 11 years; Master's degree 9 years; Doctoral degree 7 years; Associate's degree 13 years of relevant experience

*Relevant experience must be in computer or information systems design/development, programming, information/cyber/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance and/or systems engineering, additionally, must have experience in network or system administration.

*TS/SCI Clearance

**Full Scope Polygraph (it's a must)