Target Analyst Reporter 1 - (Analysis, Reporting)Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required
Position ID: 10-5012-TAR1
Location: Fort Meade, Maryland
Description:This is a projected vacancy expected to become available in October 2026.
We are currently seeking a Target Analyst Reporter (TAR) to join our team and support critical national security missions in the Fort Meade area.
Position Required Skills:- Computer Network Exploitation
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Penetration Testing
- Incident Response
- Network and/or server forensics
- Cryptoanalytic work in military or intelligence community organization
- Cryptology in military or intelligence community organization
- File Hashing and Fuzzy File Hashing (e.g., ssdeep, fciv, and md5deep)
- Commercial, open source or GOTS tools for intrusion detection (e.g., Snort, BroIDS)
- Packet capture/evaluation (e.g., tcpdump, ethereal/wireshark, NOSEHAIR)
- Network mapping/discovery (e.g., nmap, TRICKLER)
- Industry standard system/network tools (e.g., netcat, netstat, traceroute, rpcinfo, nbtscan, snmpwalk, Sysinternals suite)
- Development of exploits for Microsoft Windows operating systems
- Development of exploits for UNIX operating systems
- Development of exploits for personal computer device/mobile device operating systems (e.g., Android, Blackberry, iPhone, and iPad)
- Software Reverse Engineering to include use of code disassemblers (e.g., IDA Pro) and debugging unknown code (e.g. Ollydbg)
- Analysis of code in memory, including analysis of RAM snapshots, Windows crash dump files, and/or UNIX kernel dumps
- Implementing networks with IPv6 protocols
Position Desired Skills:- Analytic Editor Qualification/Experience
- Report Releaser Qualification/Experience
- Senior Reporting Authority Qualification/Experience
TAR-1 Qualifications:At least one (1) year of experience in two (2) or more of the following: File Hashing and Fuzzy File Hashing (e.g., ssdeep, fciv, and md5deep); Commercial, open source or GOTS tools for intrusion detection (e.g., Snort, BroIDS); Packet capture/evaluation (e.g., tcpdump, ethereal/wireshark, NOSEHAIR); Network mapping/discovery (e.g., nmap, TRICKLER); Industry standard system/network tools (e.g., netcat, netstat, traceroute, rpcinfo, nbtscan, snmpwalk, Sysinternals suite).
At least two (2) years of experience in one (1) or more of the following: Development of exploits for Microsoft Windows operating systems; Development of exploits for UNIX operating systems; Development of exploits for personal computer device/mobile device operating systems (e.g., Android, Blackberry, iPhone, and iPad); Software Reverse Engineering to include use of code disassemblers (e.g., IDA Pro) and debugging unknown code (e.g. Ollydbg); Analysis of code in memory, including analysis of RAM snapshots, Windows crash dump files, and/or UNIX kernel dumps; Implementing networks with IPv6 protocols.
At least seven (7) years experience in two (2) or more of the following: Computer Network Exploitation; Vulnerability Assessment; Penetration Testing; Incident Response; Network and/or server forensics; Cryptoanalytic work in military or intelligence community organization; Cryptology in military or intelligence community organization.
Salary Range: $188k-$230k (Annually)
The range displayed above is a likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possible contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Akina is a Woman Owned, Service Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. We offer a generous compensation package that includes 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays. Our 401k is 100% vested on your start date and the company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary. Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees and 50% toward dependents. We offer educational assistance towards college classes and will cover costs associated with job related training and certifications.www.akina-inc.com/careers
