Exploitation Analyst 3 (EA3)

The Exploitation Analyst (EA) shall identify access and collection gaps that can be satisfied through cyber collection and/or preparation activities. The EA will leverage all authorized resources and analytic techniques to penetrate target networks. The EA shall create comprehensive strategies to develop and maintain access, conduct remote exploitation, and provide technical assistance as needed.

Degree must be in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology or related field (e.g., General Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Information Assurance, or Computer Security). 
Relevant experience must be in computer or information systems design/development, programming, information/cyber/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance and/or systems engineering, additionally, must have experience in network or system administration. If not credited toward education requirement, completion of military training in a relevant area such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis course), Undergraduate Cyber Training (UCT), Network Warfare Bridge Course (NWBC)/Intermediate Network Warfare Training (INWT). Cyber Defense Operations will be considered towards the relevant experience requirement (i.e., 20-24 weeks course will count as 6 months of experience, 10-14 weeks will count as 3 months of experience).

A Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and 4 years of relevant experience. The following may also be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position: an Associate’s degree plus 10 years of relevant experience; or at least 18 semester hours of military coursework/training in networking, computer science, or cyber topics plus 10 years of relevant experience.