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Peraton

Exploitation Analyst

Chantilly, VA · On-site

The Exploitation Analyst will provide mission critical support to the Intelligence Community by reviewing, analyzing, and responding to requests for a variety of analytic products relevant at the ...

GRVTY

Exploitation Analyst 3

Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site

$129K/yr

GRVTY is seeking experienced Exploitation Analysts (EAs) to support core Intelligence Community (IC) missions. As a cyber professional in the intelligence community, you will work as part of a team ...

SAIC

Signal Exploitation Analyst

Fort George G Meade, MD

$200K - $240K/yr

Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience as/in support to a Collection Manager or closely aligned skill set such as Intelligence Analyst, Digital Network Exploitation Analyst, or Target Analyst ...

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SAIC

Signal Exploitation Analyst

Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site

$200K - $240K/yr

Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience as/in support to a Collection Manager or closely aligned skill set such as Intelligence Analyst, Digital Network Exploitation Analyst, or Target Analyst ...

New

Peraton

Exploitation Analyst

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$146K - $234K/yr

Responsibilities The Exploitation Analyst will provide mission critical support to the Intelligence Community by reviewing, analyzing, and responding to requests for a variety of analytic products ...

Peraton

Exploitation Analyst

Chantilly, VA

$146K - $234K/yr

Responsibilities The Exploitation Analyst will provide mission critical support to the Intelligence Community by reviewing, analyzing, and responding to requests for a variety of analytic products ...

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As of Jun 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for exploitation analyst in the United States is $110,059.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $86,500.00 and $138,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A successful Exploitation Analyst typically has a background in cybersecurity, computer science, or information systems, along with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Experience with network analysis tools, intrusion detection systems, scripting languages, and certifications such as CEH or CISSP are often required. Excellent attention to detail, critical thinking, and effective communication are valuable soft skills for collaborating within security teams and presenting findings. These competencies enable the analyst to identify vulnerabilities, assess threats, and provide actionable intelligence to protect organizational assets.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities for an Exploitation Analyst?

As an Exploitation Analyst, your daily activities often involve analyzing network traffic and system logs to detect potential vulnerabilities or threats, performing penetration testing, and researching emerging exploits. You will collaborate closely with other cybersecurity professionals, such as incident responders and threat intelligence teams, to share insights and develop mitigation strategies. The role also includes documenting findings, preparing detailed reports, and sometimes briefing stakeholders on risk levels or recommendations. This dynamic environment requires you to stay current with evolving threats and continuously enhance your technical skillset.

What is an Exploitation Analyst job?

An Exploitation Analyst is a cybersecurity or intelligence professional who analyzes digital data, networks, and systems to identify vulnerabilities and potential threats. They assess and exploit weaknesses in computer systems to enhance security measures and support intelligence operations. Typically working in government, military, or private sectors, they help organizations detect cyber threats, conduct penetration testing, and improve defenses. Strong technical skills in programming, network security, and data analysis are essential for this role.

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Exploitation Analyst

Exploitation Analyst

CTC Group

Fort George G Meade, MD • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Summary

CTC Group is seeking Exploitation Analysts (EA), levels 1-4, apply a deep understanding of adversary networks, network defenses, and cyber network operational capabilities to develop exploitation plans and make operational adjustments as plans are executed.

Responsibilities

  • Be part of a team, working together with government, military, and contractor personnel to develop shared understandings of intelligence needs, mission relevance, and areas of expertise
  • Apply your innate curiosity and analytical talent to form hypotheses, critically assess and choose analysis techniques, then query, merge, enrich, evaluate, and pivot within data to attain and share insights
  • Distill, document, contextualize and share your findings--including any new tradecraft that you develop--with teammates, stakeholders, and intelligence consumers

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance
  • Degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (e.g., General Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Information Assurance, or Computer Security).
  • 18 semester hours of military training/ coursework in networking, computer science, or cyber topics is equivalent to an Associate's degree (applicable to Level 1 - Level 4).
  • Relevant experience must be in computer or information systems design/development/analysis.  In addition, it may also include engineering hardware and/or software, programming, computer/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, systems engineering, and/or network and systems administration.  Completion of military training in a relevant area such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis Course) will be considered towards the relevant experience requirement (i.e., 24-week JCAC course will count as 6 months of experience).
  • In some cases, foreign language proficiency may also be used to satisfy experience requirements; recent Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) scores are required to substantiate your proficiency level.

Level 1 Requirements

Associate's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience.
OR
Bachelor's degree or 2 years of relevant experience.

Level 2 Requirements

Associate's degree plus 7 years of relevant experience.
OR
Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience.
OR
Master's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience.
OR
Doctorate degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.

Level 3 Requirements

Associate's degree plus 10 years of relevant experience.
OR
Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience.
OR
Master's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience.
OR
Doctorate degree plus 4 years of relevant experience.

Level 4 Requirements

Associate's degree plus 13 years of relevant experience.
OR
Bachelor's degree plus 11 years of relevant experience.
OR
Master's degree plus 9 years of relevant experience.
OR
Doctorate degree plus 7 years of relevant experience.

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Why CTC Group?

We recognize that successful partnerships are based on open and direct communication, mutual respect, and the ability to adapt to evolving capabilities. Our cleared employees bring decades of experience supporting customers in the Intelligence and Defense communities. We specialize in providing engineering, technical, operational support, and training services to Federal government, and Mission Operations.

CTC Group provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, Health/Dental/Vision, 401k, PTO and holiday pay, disability and life insurance.

CTC Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, genetic information, mental disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner status, gender (including sex stereotyping), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related) or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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