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Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (SME)

Agile Defense, LLC
United States, Maryland, Annapolis Junction
Jan 14, 2026
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That's why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility-leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation's vital interests. Requisition #: 1364 Job Title: Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (SME) Location: Annapolis Junction, MD Clearance Level: TS/SCI SUMMARY As part of the Agile Defense team supporting the National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) and the Interagency Intelligence and Cyber Operations Network (ICON), you will work alongside government and industry partners to support cyber intelligence operations, digital network exploitation, and operational effectiveness across a diverse set of national security missions. NSIN, a program office within the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), builds communities of innovators to develop solutions to national security challenges in support of the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and other government organizations. Through ICON, NSIN delivers intelligence and cyber capabilities to a broad range of mission partners, including U.S. Cyber Command, Cyber Mission Forces, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community organizations, and DoD components. In this role, you will directly support cyber intelligence and network exploitation activities contributing to mission execution across cyber intelligence operations, defensive and offensive cyber operations, and DoD information network operations. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Provide subject matter expertise and technical guidance to support mission planning, execution, and analyst development. * Conduct active and passive digital reconnaissance to identify network devices, services, protocols, and communication pathways. * Map network topologies, infrastructure components, and data repositories to identify critical assets and mission dependencies. * Document network architectures, configurations, and system relationships in support of exploitation planning and operational analysis. * Identify, analyze, and assess network-based vulnerabilities, including software flaws, misconfigurations, and insecure or deprecated protocols. * Evaluate risk and potential operational impact associated with identified vulnerabilities and network exposures. * Research, analyze, and apply exploitation techniques for known vulnerabilities using industry-standard and mission-specific frameworks and tools. * Provide recommendations on exploitation approaches, techniques, and tooling based on technical feasibility and mission objectives. * Assist in the development and implementation of exploitation techniques to support operational planning and execution. * Analyze SIGINT and cybersecurity data across multiple layers of the OSI model to inform network understanding and targeting decisions. * Fuse all-source intelligence to evaluate target opportunities and support the development of detailed exploitation and operations plans. * Collaborate with mission partners to deliver timely, accurate, and actionable intelligence products. Education, Background, and Years of Experience Minimum Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree and Twelve (12) years of experience Relevant Experience: Seven (7) years of position-specific relevant experience Education Equivalences: High School + Sixteen (16) years of experience Associate's Degree + Fourteen (14) years of experience Master's Degree + Ten (10) years of experience PhD + Eight (8) years of experience ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS * Professional experience supporting a military and/or government cryptologic mission. * Experience acquiring, identifying, processing, and reporting on electromagnetic emissions as a military or government language or signals analyst. * Demonstrated experience evaluating target opportunities using all-source intelligence to map networks and support exploitation planning. * Proven ability to analyze SIGINT and cybersecurity data across multiple OSI network layers. * Experience supporting or working with U.S. Navy or U.S. Cyber Command missions. * Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate complex technical findings to mission and leadership audiences. * Ability to operate effectively in high-tempo, classified environments with minimal oversight. Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are. We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section. Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do. Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated. Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support. Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task. Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges. Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Apply for this job