Defense Network Exploitation Analyst

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Markon's partner company is looking for multiple Defense Network Exploitation Analysts for our Fort Meade Customer.

The Defense Network Exploitation Analyst will:

Have the ability to perform technical analysis of metadata and content for systems and networks of interest across several communications technologies and protocols
• Characterize target network capabilities and vulnerabilities using advanced application analysis
• Support development of new techniques to exploit targets
• Use current IC tools and databases to research relevant intelligence sources
• Have a desire for continual learning and strong problem-solving, analytic and interpersonal skills that are:
  • flexible - able to communicate effectively
  • able to collaborate with others
• Have specialized skills and experience in one or more of the following is desired:
  • Knowledge of network protocols (especially TCP/IP, VOIP, wireless protocols)
  • Understanding of Internet
  • Understanding of WAN and LAN
  • Vulnerability analysis
  • Programming experience (prefer one or more of the following: C, C++, Java, Assembly, Python)

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

• TS/SCI with Active Polygraph
• Digital network analysis, characterization, or exploitation analysis
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of communication networks and security issues such as vulnerabilities and common hacker TTPs
• Computer networking and telecommunication architecture, the OSI model, communication protocols, TCP/IP, IPv6, routing concepts, network mapping, sub-netting and target templating
• Public Switching Telephone Network Infrastructure
• Mobile technologies and geospatial analysis
• Knowledgeable in advanced analytic techniques
• Basic understanding of cloud architecture and data flow
• Familiarity with vulnerabilities and malware
• Depending on the Level, a Bachelor's degree and 2-11 years of relevant experience, a Master's degree plus 3-9 years of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree and 2-7 years of relevant experience. An Associate's degree plus 4-13 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.

***Relevant experience:

Must be in computer or information systems design/development/analysis. In addition, it may also include engineering hardware and/or software, programming, computer/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, systems engineering and/or network and system administration. Completion of military training in a relevant area such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis course) will be considered towards the relevant experience requirement (i..e., 24-week JCAC course will count as 6 months of experience).