TDNA jobs in Fort Meade, MD
Target Digital Network Analyst (TDNA)
Collection data analysis, target continuity, pattern recognition, and digital footprint tracking.
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Operational Analytics That Drive the Mission
GS Consulting focuses on technology and intelligence that can survive real operational pressure. We help mission focused teams execute secure cyber operations without losing control of data boundaries, evidence, or compliance obligations.
As a Target Digital Network Analyst with GS Consulting, you will leverage advanced operational analytics to track elusive targets across complex global networks. You will not be siloed away from the impact of your work. You will directly apply pattern recognition and data discovery techniques to shape current collection and ensure unbroken target continuity for the Intelligence Community.
Mission and Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
Our TDNAs are the backbone of digital network intelligence gathering. Depending on your LCAT level, you will be expected to:
- Conduct advanced analysis of collection data to ensure robust target continuity and profile digital footprints.
- Employ sophisticated pattern recognition techniques against target communications to identify operational trends and anomalies.
- Perform computer systems analysis and information systems analysis to understand the behavior of targeted entities within complex network environments.
- Collaborate with Exploitation Analysts and Target Analyst Reporters to turn raw data discoveries into actionable SIGINT reporting.
- Use deep knowledge of network security and vulnerability analysis to map adversary tactics and infrastructure.
Technical Domains
Required Technical Domains
Successful TDNAs at GS Consulting must possess deep practical experience in several of the following technical domains:
- Computer and Information Systems Design and Analysis
- Computer and Network Security and System Administration
- Vulnerability Analysis, Penetration Testing, and Computer Forensics
- Information Assurance and Systems Engineering
- Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, and Programming
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, or Mathematics. Extensive experience can substitute for formal degree requirements at various levels.
Qualification Paths
LCAT Qualification Paths
We are actively staffing billets across all four TDNA levels. Please review the experience and education paths below. Relevant experience must fall within the technical domains listed above.
Level 1
- High School Diploma or GED plus 6 years of experience
- Associate Degree plus 4 years of experience
- Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate Degree plus 2 years of experience
Level 2
- High School Diploma or GED plus 9 years of experience
- Associate Degree plus 7 years of experience
- Bachelor Degree plus 5 years of experience
- Master Degree plus 3 years of experience
- Doctorate plus 2 years of experience
Level 3
- High School Diploma or GED plus 12 years of experience
- 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
- High School Diploma or GED plus 15 years of experience
- 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 TDNA level you are targeting based on your experience.