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  • Exploitation Analyst

  • thejosefgroup.com
  • Annapolis Junction, Maryland 20701 United States View Map

Summary

Exploitation Analyst

$225K to $245K

TS/SCI and Full Scope Required

You will combine analytic and technical expertise to understand information found in SIGINT and cybersecurity systems and facilitate the exploitation of digital networks. Working closely with other technical experts, you will play a crucial role in skillfully using specialized tools and tradecraft to drive the CNO mission forward. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated team player who enjoys solving some of the world's toughest problems.

Responsibilities:
  • Conduct in-depth target analysis and research.
  • Develop innovative tradecraft, exploitation techniques, and concepts of operation.
  • Work closely with operators and partners to effectively analyze and process intelligence information.
  • Adapt to new information, changing conditions, and unexpected obstacles.
  • Identify bespoke problems and provide technical assistance for a variety of technologies.
Skills Requirements:
  • Prior Exploitation Analyst experience.
  • Experience with mapping physical and logical target networks and identifying vulnerabilities.
  • Ability to identify and communicate computer and telecommunications network elements.
  • Knowledge of computer security principles, vulnerability analysis, and exploitation methods.
  • Deep knowledge of the concepts, principles, and methods for network connectivity (e.g. TCP/IP, DNS, SSL, etc.).
  • Understanding of the methods, strategies, and techniques related to target development.
Nice to Haves:
  • Prior CNO experience.
  • Relevant experience in information security, network design, programming, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, and/or computer forensics.
  • Experience with Jupyter Notebooks and Python scripting.
  • Hands-on experience with XKS, DX, and other internal tradecraft.
  • Knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems' architecture.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Strong attention to detail.

Job Description

Exploitation Analyst

$225K to $245K

TS/SCI and Full Scope Required

You will combine analytic and technical expertise to understand information found in SIGINT and cybersecurity systems and facilitate the exploitation of digital networks. Working closely with other technical experts, you will play a crucial role in skillfully using specialized tools and tradecraft to drive the CNO mission forward. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated team player who enjoys solving some of the world's toughest problems.

Responsibilities:
  • Conduct in-depth target analysis and research.
  • Develop innovative tradecraft, exploitation techniques, and concepts of operation.
  • Work closely with operators and partners to effectively analyze and process intelligence information.
  • Adapt to new information, changing conditions, and unexpected obstacles.
  • Identify bespoke problems and provide technical assistance for a variety of technologies.
Skills Requirements:
  • Prior Exploitation Analyst experience.
  • Experience with mapping physical and logical target networks and identifying vulnerabilities.
  • Ability to identify and communicate computer and telecommunications network elements.
  • Knowledge of computer security principles, vulnerability analysis, and exploitation methods.
  • Deep knowledge of the concepts, principles, and methods for network connectivity (e.g. TCP/IP, DNS, SSL, etc.).
  • Understanding of the methods, strategies, and techniques related to target development.
Nice to Haves:
  • Prior CNO experience.
  • Relevant experience in information security, network design, programming, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, and/or computer forensics.
  • Experience with Jupyter Notebooks and Python scripting.
  • Hands-on experience with XKS, DX, and other internal tradecraft.
  • Knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems' architecture.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Strong attention to detail.
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