Job Title: Network Analyst
Location: McLean, VA
Eligibility: Candidate must possess an active TS/SCI w/ FSP Clearance
Job Description:
The Telecommunications Network Analyst will play a critical role in
supporting cyberspace operations and intelligence collection to enhance
national security. This position requires expertise in network and
access discovery analysis, providing technical support in network
exploitation, digital network intelligence, and target network analysis.
The analyst will work closely with mission owners to assess and secure
network infrastructures, identify vulnerabilities, and contribute to
offensive cyberspace operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct computer network analysis, network exploitation, and digital
network intelligence to support mission objectives.
- Analyze data flows, access development, and target network
structures to identify vulnerabilities and security threats.
- Utilize expertise in ports, protocols, networking devices, and
common exploitation frameworks to assess and improve network
security.
- Perform signals intelligence discovery analysis using advanced tools
and methodologies.
- Support offensive cyberspace operations, ensuring mission success
through detailed technical assessments.
- Collaborate with analysts and mission owners to develop and refine
network defense strategies.
Required Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
- 5+ years of experience in designing, engineering, or administering
wide-area telecommunications networks (wireline or wireless,
circuit-switched or packet-switched).
- Strong knowledge of encryption techniques, routing, and network
infrastructure.
- Experience with Computer Network Operations (CNO) processes and
capabilities.
- Proficiency in Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model layers 1
and 2.
- Ability to analyze network topologies and assess vulnerabilities.
- Expertise in signals intelligence discovery analysis tools and
techniques.
- Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
- Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunication Technologies, Networking, or
a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional experience in the following areas is highly desirable:
- Understanding of data flow and signals intelligence architectures.
- Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python or C++.
- Experience using penetration testing tools.
- Previous collaboration with Intelligence Community (IC) partners.
- In-depth knowledge of ports, protocols, and common network
configurations.
- Familiarity with IT logging best practices.
- Strong ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical
audiences.
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or equivalent
certification.
Security Clearance
This position requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Candidates must
be willing to undergo a security investigation and meet eligibility
requirements for access to classified information.