Gem

Exploitation Analyst (EA)

Gem$49K — $290K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience in computer or information systems design, development, or analysis roles.
  • Familiarity with hardware/software engineering, programming, or cybersecurity.
  • Proficient in understanding adversary networks and operational capabilities.
  • Knowledge of network protocols and cyber operational environments.
  • Degree in a technical field such as Network Engineering or Cyber Security is required.
  • Military cyber training can count toward experience; language proficiency may also be considered.

Responsibilities

  • Apply knowledge of adversary networks and cyber capabilities for exploitation planning.
  • Analyze data to identify vulnerabilities and evaluate operational opportunities.
  • Develop and adapt exploitation plans based on mission requirements.
  • Support cyber operations through various analytical activities.
  • Examine network traffic and communications to achieve operational objectives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage
  • Wellness programs
  • Financial and retirement benefits
  • Education assistance
  • Generous time off policies
Full Job Description
We are seeking Exploitation Analysts (EA) to join a growing team supporting mission-focused work in locations including Annapolis Junction, MD, Honolulu, HI, Bluffdale, UT, Dayton, OH, Denver, CO and San Antonio, TX.

Responsibilities:

  • Apply understanding of adversary networks, network defenses, and cyber operational capabilities to support exploitation planning and operational execution.
  • Analyze cyber and network data to identify vulnerabilities, evaluate operational opportunities, and support mission objectives.
  • Develop exploitation plans and adapt operational approaches as mission requirements evolve.
  • Support cyber operations through network analysis, vulnerability analysis, operational planning, and exploitation-focused activities.
  • Analyze network traffic, systems, and communications data to support cyber operational objectives.


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.
  • Experience applying cyber operational knowledge to adversary networks, network defenses, and operational capabilities.
  • Understanding of network protocols, cybersecurity concepts, and cyber operational environments.
  • 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 Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field such as: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Information Assurance, Computer Security
    • 18 semester hours of military training/coursework in networking, computer science, or cyber topics may be considered equivalent to an Associate's degree.


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.

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Gem

More Information Technology Jobs

Find similar Exploitation Analyst (EA) jobs: