Exploitation Analyst jobs in Maryland
Exploitation Analyst (EA)
Vulnerability discovery, penetration testing, technical targeting, and persona exploitation support.
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Technical Targeting Under Operational Pressure
At GS Consulting, we build and support technology that survives real operational pressure. We help mission focused teams execute secure cyber operations without losing control of data boundaries, evidence, or compliance obligations.
As an Exploitation Analyst with GS Consulting, your focus is on the tactical edge of offensive operations. You will step beyond automated scans to discover deep vulnerabilities, employ advanced penetration testing tools, and execute technical targeting. You will be supported by a technical consulting firm that understands the rigorous demands of persona end to end exploitation in highly secure, compartmentalized environments.
Mission and Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
Our EAs are the spearhead of our technical targeting capabilities. Depending on your LCAT level, you will be expected to:
- Perform deep vulnerability analysis and penetration testing to identify exploitable vectors within target infrastructures.
- Execute technical targeting and support persona end to end exploitation operations in coordination with broader intelligence objectives.
- Leverage expertise in computer systems design, development, and analysis to dissect target environments and bypass security controls.
- Use computer forensics and network security principles to analyze target responses and secure operational footholds.
- Collaborate with Digital Network Exploitation Analysts and Target Digital Network Analysts to transition discovered vulnerabilities into actionable intelligence.
Technical Domains
Required Technical Domains
Successful Exploitation Analysts at GS Consulting must possess deep practical experience in several of the following technical domains:
- Vulnerability Analysis, Penetration Testing, and Computer Forensics
- Computer and Information Systems Design, Development, and Analysis
- Computer and Network Security
- Engineering, Hardware, Software, and Programming
- Information Assurance, Systems Engineering, and Systems and Network Administration
Preferred Degree Fields
Degrees must be from an accredited institution in one of the following disciplines: Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, General Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Information Assurance, Mathematics, or a related engineering field.
Qualification Paths
LCAT Qualification Paths
We are actively staffing billets across all four EA levels. Please review the experience requirements below. Relevant experience must fall within the technical domains listed above.
Level 1
- Associate Degree plus 4 years of experience
- Bachelor Degree plus 2 years of experience
Level 2
- Associate Degree plus 7 years of experience
- Bachelor Degree plus 5 years of experience
- Master Degree plus 2 to 3 years of experience
- Doctorate plus 2 years of experience
Level 3
- Associate Degree plus 10 years of experience
- Bachelor Degree plus 8 years of experience
- Master Degree plus 6 years of experience
- Doctorate plus 4 years of experience
Level 4
- Associate Degree plus 13 years of experience
- Bachelor Degree plus 11 years of experience
- Master Degree plus 9 years of experience
- Doctorate plus 7 years of experience
Ready to execute the mission?
Send us your resume. Please include your active clearance level and the specific EA level you are targeting based on your operational experience.