Digital Network Exploitation A

RESPONSIBILITIES The need to maintain our core Computer Science group is vital to provide the technical capabilities necessary to successfully execute NSA's mission. The increased complexity of supporting NSA's mission requires world class researchers, programmers, and developers who operate in teams in areas such as software engineering, information technology infrastructure, high performance computing, data science, architectures, computer security, and networking in order to design and develop advanced tools, techniques, and systems.Digital Network Exploitation Analysts employ computer science skills to perform discovery and target technology analysis of digital network and mobile communications. Digital Network Exploitation Analysts are hired into positions directly supporting a technical mission office or an Agency Development Program. Both the Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (DNEA) Development Program (DDP) and the Intrusion Analyst Skill Development Program (IASDP) are 3 year programs that combine formal training (i.e., SIGINT, discovery/analysis, and advanced cyber security) and diverse work assignments.As a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst at the NSA, responsibilities may include:- conducting analysis of metadata- conducting target analysis and research- identifying target communications within the global network- performing global network analysis and mapping- using knowledge of customer requirements to analyze and process intelligence information- performing exploitation and operations on target networks SKILLS The ideal candidate is someone with a desire for continual learning and strong problem-solving, analytic and interpersonal skills who is: - flexible- able to communicate effectively - able to collaborate with others 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) PAY BENEFITS & WORK SCHEDULE Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the posi