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Network Exploitation Analyst with Security Clearance

EverWatchAnnapolis Junction, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted 27 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a highly competitive hourly rate and the chance to significantly impact national security by tackling complex cyber challenges. You'll thrive here if you possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, eager to develop your expertise in network exploitation and contribute to critical intelligence missions alongside a dedicated team. Apply now to join a reputable company providing advanced defense solutions and be part of something truly meaningful.

Quick Overview

Salary
$48 - $108/hr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Temporary/Casual
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
Posted
23 hours ago
EncryptionC++Penetration TestingPython

Job Description

Job Title Network Exploitation Analyst Overview EverWatch is a government solutions company providing advanced defense, intelligence, and deployed support to our country's most critical missions. We are a full-service government solutions company. Harnessing the most advanced technology and solutions, we strengthen defenses and control environments to preserve continuity and ensure mission success. EverWatch employees are focused on tackling the most difficult challenges of the US Government.

We offer the best salaries and benefits packages in our industry - to identify and retain the top talent in support of our critical mission objectives. Commitment to Non-Discrimination: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law. Responsibilities Do you have strong analytic skills and a problem-solving mindset?

Are you looking for an opportunity to use those skills to support our warfighters, protect our national security, and inform our nation's leaders? As a Network Exploitation Analyst, you will use your specialized technical experience to support cyberspace operations and intelligence collection to enable the success of mission owners.

As an analyst on our team, you will provide expert analytic support while working alongside the mission owners to tackle complex and challenging problems in computer network analysis, network exploitation, digital network intelligence, dataflow, access development, and target network analysis. Your duties will require you to leverage an understanding of ports, protocols, networking devices, and common exploitation frameworks.

This will provide an opportunity to grow your expertise, develop new skills and tradecraft, use and share your methodologies and tool experience with other analysts, and most importantly, be a part of a team conducting offensive cyberspace operations that are crucial to national security. Join us. The world can't wait . Qualifications You H ave:

  • Experience with encryption techniques, routing, and network infrastructure
  • Experience with CNO processes and capabilities
  • Ability to leverage processes and tools for signals intelligence discovery analysis
  • Ability to assess network vulnerabilities and identify key network topology
  • TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
  • HS diploma or GED and 6+ years of experience with network exploitation or Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience with network exploitation
  • Apprentice or journeyman exploitation analyst Certification Nice I f Y ou H ave:
  • Experience with dataflow and signals intelligence architecture
  • Experience with programming languages for scripting and automation, including Python or C++
  • Experience with penetration testing tools
  • Knowledge of ports, protocols, and common network configurations
  • Knowledge of IT logging best practices
  • Network+, Security+, CEH, CCNA, or GPEN Certification Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph is required .

Compensation at EverWatch is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $47.60 to $108.18 per hour. The estimate displayed represents the typical compensation range for this position and is just one component of EverWatch's total compensation package for employees. Job Locations US-MD-Annapolis Junction Skills CNO, Signals Analysis, network vulnerabilities, Network Exploitation

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