Cyber Network Professional - Entry to Mid Level (MD, TX, GA)

NSA's mission to protect the nation requires a two-prong approach. The offense collects, processes and disseminates information derived from foreign signals for intelligence and counterintelligence purposes. The defense prevents adversaries from gaining access to sensitive national security information. 

On the offensive side of the NSA mission, you will: - Execute computer network operations against foreign adversaries' information systems and networks - Use advanced software applications for network navigation, tactical forensic analysis and intelligence collection. 

- Research and implement solutions to influence and enhance network offensive posture On the defensive side of the NSA mission, you will: 

- Execute red team operations against U.S. Government and Department of War (DoW) agencies to strengthen their systems

 - Identify intrusions/vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies/techniques to secure networks

 - Identify, analyze and develop defensive measures to thwart advanced, state-sponsored intrusions of DoW and federal government networks around the world - Search for Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) and Indicators of Compromise (IOC) using enhanced data collection and analysis methods

 - Use advanced software applications for network navigation, perform tactical forensic analysis and collect valuable network data to identify and characterize adversarial activity

 - Maintain operations systems required for missions

 - Maintain knowledge of cybersecurity trends, exploitation techniques and hardware advancements to engineer innovative exploitation solutions 

APPLICANTS ARE SUBJECT TO PASSING A COMPUTER NETWORKING ASSESSMENT BATTERY TEST AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.