Exploitation Analyst

Location: Norfolk, VA

Type: Full Time

Min. Experience: Entry Level

JOB DESCRIPTION
Watershed Security, is a Veteran Owned Small Business with over 20 years’ Cybersecurity and Government Contracting experience. Watershed is looking for an Exploitation Analyst to develop or oversee development of detailed plans that are executed by the Red Team or other organizations supporting cyber OT&E events. Functions as a subject matter expert in cyberspace operations and use all available system documentation and intelligence sources to determine system access points and critical components to develop test objectives that are executed by a supporting red team. Identify capability gaps and review cyber test requirements for each system under test and research and coordinate with other DoD organizations, academia, private sector and defense Contractors on cyber capabilities and tools to meet the test requirements. Support development and maintenance of cyber survivability test planning templates, documents, and training courses as well as instruct the courses. Support various OT&E working groups, technical exchanges, and meetings, onsite in Norfolk, VA.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
 
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or related technical degree OR minimum 5 years’ experience in DoD defensive or offensive cyberspace operations planning or exploitation analysis
  • Active DoD TS with SCI Eligibility
  • Proficiency in decomposing complex computer systems/networking configurations in support of system exploitation analysis
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (MS Visio, Project, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
  • Ability to perform detail-oriented work quality assurance/quality control prior to delivery to the government.
  • Active Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Certification equivalent or higher
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills to support briefing senior leadership (O6/GS-15 or higher)
  • Work is onsite in Norfolk, VA Monday – Friday 8am -4.30pm EST
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience in DOD preferably Navy Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) environments
  • Proficient with MS Office Suite
  • Strong written and verbal communications
*Contingent upon award*
PAY RANGE
Final salary is influenced by factors such as location, contract labor categories, experience, skills, education, and certifications. Watershed offers competitive compensation, medical and dental benefits, educational reimbursement, 401K plans with matching, 15 days of PTO to start and 11 paid holidays per year. The proposed salary range for this position is: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 USD.

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