Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (DNEA)

The Swift Group

$49K — $290K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or related technical field with sufficient CS coursework) required.
  • Experience in computer or information systems design, development, and/or analysis roles.
  • Familiarity with network protocols, traffic analysis, and cybersecurity concepts across the OSI model.
  • Prior involvement in cyber operations, network analysis, or exploitation missions is preferred.
  • Completion of military cyber training like JCAC may count toward experience.
  • Foreign language proficiency considered; recent ILR scores required.
  • Relevant certifications (Security+, Network+, CEH) are a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate targets with all-source data to map networks and aid in operations planning.
  • Analyze SIGINT and cybersecurity data at multiple OSI layers.
  • Utilize understanding of IP core infrastructure, communication devices, and traffic flow.
  • Support cyber operations through detailed network analysis and vulnerability assessments.
  • Identify network vulnerabilities and contribute to mission-critical cyber analysis.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
  • Wellness programs and initiatives.
  • Financial retirement plans.
  • Educational assistance and professional development opportunities.
  • Generous time off policies.
Full Job Description
We are seeking Digital Network Exploitation Analysts (DNEA) to join a growing team supporting mission-focused work in locations including Annapolis Junction, MD, Honolulu, HI, Bluffdale, UT, Dayton, OH, and San Antonio, TX.

Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate target opportunities using all-source data to understand and map target networks and assist in developing detailed exploitation and operations plans.
  • Analyze SIGINT and cybersecurity data across multiple layers of the OSI network stack.
  • Apply knowledge of logical and physical IP core infrastructure, communication devices, network connectivity, and traffic flow analysis.
  • Support cyber operations through network analysis, exploitation support, vulnerability analysis, and operational planning activities.
  • Analyze network traffic, identify vulnerabilities, and contribute to mission-focused cyber analysis and targeting efforts.


Requirements:

  • Experience in computer or information systems design, development, and/or analysis roles.
  • Experience may include hardware/software engineering, programming, computer or network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, systems engineering, and/or network and systems administration.
  • Understanding of network protocols, traffic analysis, and cybersecurity concepts across the OSI model.
  • Experience supporting cyber operations, network analysis, or exploitation-focused missions is highly desired.
  • Completion of military cyber training such as JCAC may count toward relevant experience requirements.
  • Foreign language proficiency may be considered toward experience requirements where applicable. Recent ILR scores are required to substantiate language proficiency.
  • Degree in Computer Science is required.
    • Degrees in related technical fields such as Engineering or Mathematics may be considered if coursework includes foundational Computer Science areas including: Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Programming Methodologies and Languages, Data Structures, Logic and Computation, Advanced Mathematics (e.g., Calculus, Discrete Mathematics)
    • Information Technology (IT) and Information Security (IS) degrees may be considered if coursework is equivalent to a Computer Science major.


Level 1

  • Associate's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience OR
  • Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience


Level 2

  • Associate's degree plus 7 years of relevant experience OR
  • Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience OR
  • Master's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience OR
  • Doctorate plus 2 years of relevant experience


Level 3

  • Associate's degree plus 10 years of relevant experience OR
  • Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience OR
  • Master's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience OR
  • Doctorate plus 4 years of relevant experience


Level 4

  • Associate's degree plus 13 years of relevant experience OR
  • Bachelor's degree plus 11 years of relevant experience OR
  • Master's degree plus 9 years of relevant experience OR
  • Doctorate plus 7 years of relevant experience
  • US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required


Desired Experience:

Relevant certifications and training may include:

  • Security+
  • Network+
  • CEH
  • JCAC graduate


Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00

Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates.

At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.

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