Defense Network Exploitation Analyst, Level 2

Markon

. Have the ability to perform technical analysis of metadata and content for systems and networks of interest across several communications technologies and protocols .

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeFort Meade • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $160,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyCloudJavaPythonSwitchingTCP/IPTypeScriptVoIP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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)

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Training and Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

CC++JavaAssemblyPythonTCP/IPVOIPwireless protocolsWAN Vulnerability analysisLAN Vulnerability analysis

Soft Skills

problem-solvinganalytical skillsinterpersonal skillseffective communicationcollaboration

Certifications

TS/SCI with Active Polygraph