Exploitation Analyst

Belay Technologies has been voted Baltimore Business Journal's (BBJ) Best Places to Work 2019, runner-up in 2020 and a finalist in 2021!
Belay Technologies is seeking multiple Exploitation Analysts (EAs)  to support a critical mission within the Intelligence Community (IC). As a cyber professional in the IC, you will work as part of a team on the frontlines defending against advanced cyber adversaries. In this role, you will have the opportunitiy to showcase your skills and expertise while contributing to high-impact, cutting edge national cybersecurtiy missions that protect critical systems and information. 
Resonsibilities: 
As an Expoloitation Analyst, you will:

• Conduct in-depth analysis of network traffic, system data, and adversary activity to identify vulnerabilities, uncover intelligence, and support the development of effective exploitation strategies.
• Apply your deep understanding of adversary networks, network defenses, and cyber network operational capabilities to develop exploitation plans and make operational adjustments as plans are executed.
• 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. 

There are multiple levels available for the Exploitation Analyst:               

• Exploitation Analysts Level 1
  • Bachelor Degree with 2 years of experience.
• Exploitation Analysts Level 2
  • Bachelor Degree with 5 years of experience.
• Exploitation Analysts Level 3
  • Bachelor Degree with 8 years of experience.
• Exploitation Analysts Level 4
  • Bachelor Degree with 11 years of experience.

*Other degrees may be considered relevant if programs contain a concentration of courses in the following foundational CS areas: algorithms, computer architecture (not network architecture), programming methodologies and languages, data structures, logic and computation, and advanced mathematics (for example, calculus, discrete mathematics).
Certifications:

• 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).

Experience Requirements:

• Must hold a full TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph
• Expereince with agency tools or knowledge of agency tools
• Relevant experience requires aspects of Intelligence Analysis (e.g. target development, social network analysis, and metadata analysis.

Education and Training Qualifications:

Relevant experience must be in computer or information systems design/development, programming, information/cyber/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, and/or systems engineering.  Additionally, must have experience in network or system administration.  If not credited toward education requirements, completion of military training in a relevant area such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis Course), Undergraduate Cyber Training (UCT), Network Warfare Bridge Course (NWBC)/Intermediate Network Warfare Training (INWT), Cyber Defense Operations will be considered towards relevant experience requirement (i.e., 20-24 week courses will count as 6 months of experience, 10-14 weeks will count as 3 months of experience).

Perks and Benefits:

• 8 weeks paid leave - 4 weeks of personal leave, 3 Yay! days, take off on your birthday,11 paid holidays and optional leave up to 6 days through Belay's volunteer program
• 10% matching in 401(k) contributions vested on day one
• $5,000 annual training/tuition
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• 100% company funded HSA
• Rich medical coverage (100% coinsurance)
• Dental coverage including orthodontia
• Up to $420,000 in life insurance, premiums 100% company funded
• Amazon Prime, gym reimbursement, monthly lunches, games and prizes
• Pet adoption program, generous referral bonus program, fun events, and more!

At Belay, we are committed to creating an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.  We believe in transparency and fairness in compensation. Several factors influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, education, specific skills and competencies and certifications. Belay offers a competitive total compensation package that includes benefits and perks, a flexible work-life balance, and career development.
Salary Range: $115,000.00 to $240,000.00
Belay Technologies is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business located in Columbia, Maryland (Baltimore/Washington/Fort Meade area). Belay Technologies specializes in systems automation and full stack development. Belay Technologies provides leading technology and engineering solutions to the DoD, as well as state-of-the-art commercial products. We hire software engineers, web designers, test engineers, systems engineers, systems administrators, database engineers and other tech services. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.