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Technology Vulnerability Analyst - Mid to Experienced Level (Maryland)
National Security Agency/Central Security Service
Department of Defense
Location
Fort Meade, Maryland
Salary
$105,262 - $192,764
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job at the National Security Agency involves identifying and fixing security weaknesses in computer networks and equipment to protect sensitive government information from cyber threats and unintended signal leaks.
It focuses on hands-on testing of systems, especially for TEMPEST risks, which are unintentional emissions from devices that could be intercepted.
A good fit would be someone with a technical background in computers or engineering who enjoys deep problem-solving in cybersecurity and wants to contribute to national defense.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (e.g., Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Cybersecurity, Information Technology)
- Relevant experience in vulnerability analysis and/or computer forensics (3+ years for entry level with Bachelor's; less with advanced degrees)
- Experience in areas like computer systems design/development, coding, cyber/network security, information assurance, or systems engineering
- Knowledge of TEMPEST testing, including field and laboratory assessments of systems and facilities
- Ability to perform vulnerability discovery, mitigation development, reverse engineering, and malware analysis
- Familiarity with military cyber training courses (e.g., JCAC, UCT, NWBC) that can substitute for experience
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance (implied for NSA role)
Full Job Description
Our mission requires a strong offense and a steadfast defense.
The offense collects, processes and disseminates intelligence information derived from foreign signals for intelligence and counterintelligence purposes.
The defense prevents adversaries from gaining access to sensitive or classified national security information.
Technology Vulnerability Analysts detect and mitigate close access technical attacks unintentional (TEMPEST) threats emanating from secure facilities and equipment.
The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.
Degree must be in Computer Science or a related field (e.g., Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Forensics, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Assurance, and Information Security).
Relevant experience must be in vulnerability analysis and/or computer forensics.
In addition, experience may include the following: computer or information systems design/development, coding, information/cyber/network security, information assurance, systems engineering, and/or network and/or system administration.
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).
FULL PERFORMANCE Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience.
An Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.
SENIOR Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.
An Associate's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position. Major Duties:
Are you an emerging or seasoned network professional who wants to work our nation's tough cybersecurity problems? Do you enjoy deeply technical, hands-on work?
Do you want to identify vulnerabilities in network infrastructure devices and then figure out how to deal with them?
Are you looking to make an impact in cybersecurity and advance your career while enjoying the outstanding benefits of federal service?
Technology Vulnerability Analyst at NSA have the opportunity to work in the following areas: - Wired and wireless network security - Vulnerability discovery and analysis - Scalable mitigations development - Perimeter/boundary defense - Collaboration platforms, such as VoIP and VTC systems - Mobile network security - Tailored security solutions - Reverse engineering - Control system security Malware analysis - Researching emerging network industry technologies and solutions - Ensuring adequacy of cybersecurity standards and configurations - Fusing vulnerability assessments from all sources into a unified picture of network risk As a TEMPEST Technology Vulnerability Analyst, responsibilities include: - Performing TEMPEST field testing to discover vulnerabilities in systems and facilities - Providing Subject Matter Expert (SME) support to the DoD and Government agencies to ensure that TEMPEST, TSCM requirements are applied equally throughout the Intelligence Community (IC) - Performing TEMPEST laboratory / facilities testing to ensure that TEMPEST certification meets the current National TEMPEST requirements - Performing TEMPEST testing of Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) equipment to discover the extent of vulnerabilities for countermeasure purposes - Modernize TEMPEST related IA standards, policies and procedures - Performing technical and operational functions in radio frequency (RF) survey, physical (structural, network) evaluations - Performing audits, inspections and investigations in accordance with government regulations and make appropriate recommendations for improvement - Performing research and development on future TEMPEST/TSCM countermeasures
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