Exploitation Analyst

Suffolk, VA
Full Time
Experienced
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Suffolk, VA
Clearance: Secret

AERMOR is seeking an Exploitation Analyst. This position will identify access and collection gaps that can be satisfied through cyber collection and/or preparation activities and will leverage all authorized resources and analytic techniques to penetrate targeted networks.


REQUIRED DUTIES:

 
  • Create test plans for cybersecurity penetration testing during developmental testing (DT) and operational testing (OT).
  • Execute DT and OT plans to discover in depth vulnerabilities and usable exploitations in a system and/or organization.
  • Produce written reports and briefs on the results of penetration tests.
  • Use commercial and open-source network cyber assessment tools (e.g. Core Impact, Nmap, Metasploit, and Nessus).
  • Exploit common vulnerabilities and misconfigurations associated with common operating systems (Windows, Linux, etc.), protocols (HTTP, FTP, etc.), and network security services (PKI, HTTPS, etc.).
  • Assist with procuring, managing, and training for operational infrastructure and tactics associated with Red Team types of “attack platforms.”
  • Conduct planning and execute Red Teaming, Penetration Testing, and/or Capture the Flag events.
  • Research various cyber actors’ TTPs, organizational structures, capabilities, personas, and environments, and integrate findings into Cyber Red Teaming or penetration test operations.
  • Develop and utilize testing methodology for threat emulation and vulnerability validation.
  • Develop Operational Risk Management (ORM) concepts and matrixes to support operations and exercises.
  • Support execution of and help in development of TTPs for physical penetration testing or Red Teaming.
  • Develop products and materials required to support TTP development working groups, planning groups, operational planning teams, conferences, tabletop exercises, war games and operational experiments.


QUALIFICATIONS:
 
  • Possess at least one of the following technical certifications: Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), Web Application Penetration Tester (WAPT), GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT), GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN), or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
  • 7+ years of experience developing, reviewing, and implementing mission area-related policy, doctrine, and development of Navy concepts, doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures.
  • 7+ years identifying mission area-related concepts and technologies for new innovative application within the Navy’s experimentation process.
  • 7+ years developing and supporting development of Navy mission areas-related operational concepts, tactics, and experimental concepts and technologies.
  • 7+ years planning and executing Joint/Navy experimentation with mission area-related concepts and capabilities.
  • Familiarity with Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity requirements during the acquisition lifecycle (i.e. Developmental and Operational Testing).
  • Experience working with Operational Testing Agencies (i.e. COMOPTEVFOR, ATEC, AFOTEC, MCOTEA, JITC).
  • 7+ years of demonstrated prior experience in the execution of mission area-related capabilities at the tactical level.
  • Have a working level ability at least one of the following programing languages: Python, C++, JavaScript, or Ruby.

 
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