Defense Network Exploitation Analyst, Level 1

Markon

Defense Network Exploitation Analyst analyzing and exploiting communication networks at Fort Meade. Supporting intelligence missions with advanced knowledge of network security and analysis techniques.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeFort Meade • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $120,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyCloudJavaPythonSwitchingTCP/IPTypeScriptVoIP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Communicate effectively and collaborate with others

Requirements

What you’ll need

TS/SCI with Active Polygraph
Digital network analysis, characterization, or exploitation analysis
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of communication networks and security issues
Computer networking and telecommunication architecture, the OSI model, communication protocols, TCP/IP, IPv6, routing concepts, network mapping, sub-netting and target templating
Knowledgeable in advanced analytic techniques
Basic understanding of cloud architecture and data flow
Familiarity with vulnerabilities and malware
Depending on the Level: Bachelor's degree and 2-11 years of relevant experience, Master's degree plus 3-9 years or a Doctoral degree and 2-7 years of relevant experience.

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

digital network analysischaracterization analysisexploitation analysiscommunication protocolsTCP/IPIPv6network mappingsub-nettingtarget templatingadvanced analytic techniques

Soft Skills

effective communicationcollaboration

Certifications

TS/SCI with Active Polygraph