Digital Network Exploitation Analyst

About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Program Overview

Provide experienced analysts that will deliver network and exploitation analysis to secure and defend vital networks, and accelerate the nation's ability to meet the challenges posed by an increasingly complex global security environment.

About The Role

Next Generation Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (LCAT: DNEA3)

Location: Ft. Meade, Maryland

Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Required

Protect what matters most. Peraton's Cyber Mission business unit in Annapolis Junction provides mission-critical SIGINT and Cyber expertise to the Intelligence Community. Join a team of elite professionals developing next-generation cybersecurity and intelligence solutions that safeguard our nation's most vital networks.

What You'll Do

As a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst, you'll apply advanced analytical and technical skills to identify, map, and exploit target networks. Your work will directly impact national security operations. Responsibilities may include:

• Evaluate target networks using all-source intelligence to identify vulnerabilities and develop detailed exploitation and operations plans.
• Analyze SIGINT and cyber data across multiple layers of the OSI model.
• Apply deep knowledge of IP core infrastructure, communication devices, and network traffic behaviors.
• Develop and share new tradecraft as technologies evolve.
• Collaborate with government, military, and contractor partners to align intelligence needs and mission priorities.
• Synthesize and communicate insights and findings to mission stakeholders and intelligence consumers.

Qualifications

What You Bring

• Experience:
• 10+ years with an Associate's degree, OR
• 8+ years with a Bachelor's degree, OR
• 6+ years with a Master's degree, OR
• 3+ years with a Ph.D.
• Completion of JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis Course) may be considered equivalent to a technical associates degree or it may count towards experience requirement of 6 months.
• Background in one or more of the following: systems design, software/hardware engineering, cybersecurity, network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, digital forensics, or network administration.
• Proven experience analyzing SIGINT and cybersecurity data and mapping target networks.
• Foreign language proficiency (DLPT-verified) may also be considered relevant experience.
• Active TS/SCI with current polygraph is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong grasp of logical/physical IP core infrastructure and how devices interconnect across networks.
• Experience developing new analytic tradecraft to meet evolving mission challenges.

Why Join Peraton

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees supporting this critical National Security mission:

• Subsidized benefits for employees and dependents
• 25 days PTO annually with a generous accrual cap
• Attractive bonus plan tied to mission performance

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.