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This role identifies vulnerabilities, characterizes target environments, and develops actionable intelligence that enables cyber operations. The Digital Network Exploitation Analyst leverages expertise in network protocols, telecommunications, operating systems, and Intelligence Community tools to support mission planning, target development, and operational success.\nResponsibilities\nPerform technical analysis of metadata, communications content, and digital networks across multiple communications technologies and protocols.\nCharacterize target network architectures, capabilities, vulnerabilities, and communications infrastructures to support exploitation activities.\nConduct digital network exploitation analysis to identify opportunities for intelligence collection and cyber operations.\nAnalyze network traffic, telecommunications systems, and communication protocols, including TCP/IP, IPv6, VoIP, wireless technologies, and routing architectures.\nResearch intelligence using Intelligence Community tools, databases, and analytical repositories to develop actionable intelligence products.\nSupport the development of new exploitation techniques, methodologies, and capabilities targeting emerging technologies.\nAssess network vulnerabilities, malware, and adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to support mission objectives.\nProduce technical reports, intelligence assessments, and briefings that communicate complex analytical findings to operational and leadership audiences.\nCollaborate with cyber operators, software developers, reverse engineers, and Intelligence Community partners to support mission planning and execution.\nContinuously evaluate emerging technologies, communications systems, and cyber threats to enhance analytical capabilities and mission effectiveness.\nQualifications\nRequired experience/knowledge may include, but is not limited to, the following:\nActive TS/SCI with Polygraph through this Customer \nBachelor's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience. A Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, a Doctoral degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience. Completion of military cyber training, such as the Joint Cyber Analysis Course (JCAC), may be credited toward the experience requirement.\nExperience performing digital network analysis, characterization, or exploitation analysis.\nStrong understanding of computer networking, telecommunications architecture, the OSI model, TCP/IP, IPv6, routing concepts, subnetting, and network mapping.\nKnowledge of network security concepts, vulnerabilities, malware, and common adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).\nExperience analyzing metadata and communications data across multiple network technologies.\nFamiliarity with cloud architectures, data flows, and distributed computing environments.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.\nDesired Qualifications\nExperience supporting Computer Network Operations (CNO), SIGINT, or Intelligence Community cyber missions.\nExperience with digital network characterization, target development, or network exploitation.\nKnowledge of Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) infrastructure, WAN/LAN architectures, wireless communications, mobile technologies, or geospatial analysis.\nProgramming experience in C, C++, Java, Python, or Assembly.\nExperience performing vulnerability analysis, malware analysis, or penetration testing.\nExperience using Intelligence Community analytical tools and databases.\nExperience with DNI-enabled Target Digital Network Analysis (TDNA), AMOD tools, or SIGINT targeting activities.\nExperience collaborating with Intelligence Community partners and multi-agency mission teams.\nSalary Range\nUSD $180,000.00 - USD $195,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.Overview\nEager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.\nAt Markon, we don't just offer jobs - we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.\nHeadquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.\nMarkon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make - which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters - bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.Join us and make a meaningful impact.\nMarkon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. 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