Digital Network Exploitation Analyst Annapolis Junction, MD

Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate.

Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!

Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco.

We are seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Digital Network Exploitation Analyst to join our team in Annapolis Junction, MD. This role offers a unique opportunity to support mission-driven operations in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will work directly with cyber and network teams to analyze, exploit, and map complex network environments.

• Conduct active and passive reconnaissance to identify network devices, services, and protocols
• Map network topologies and infrastructure; identify critical network assets and data repositories
• Document network architecture and configurations
• Identify and analyze network-based vulnerabilities, including software flaws, misconfigurations, and insecure protocols
• Assess the risk and impact of identified vulnerabilities
• Research and analyze exploit techniques for known vulnerabilities
• Provide recommendations based on various exploitation frameworks and tools
• Assist with the implementation of exploitation techniques

• Professional experience supporting a military and/or government cryptologic mission. This may include mission support as a military or government language or signals analyst acquiring, identifying, processing, and reporting on electromagnetic emissions
• Experience evaluating target opportunities using all-source data to understand and map target networks
• Experience with and ability to assist in developing detailed exploitation and operations plans
• Experience analyzing SIGINT and cybersecurity data across the OSI network stack
• Experience working with the U.S. Navy or U.S. Cyber Command

• High School Diploma + 16 years of relevant experience
• Associate Degree + 14 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree + 12 years of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree + 10 years of relevant experience
• PhD + 8 years of relevant experience

Bachelors degree (or higher) in a technical field such as Telecommunications, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, IT, Information Systems, Networking and Telecommunications, or similar.

Full Time / On-Site in Annapolis Junction, MD

Active/current TS/SCI with a polygraph

$201,000 to $235,000

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
• Competitive Compensation
• Training and development programs
• Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages
• Collaborative and cool culture
• Work-life balance and generous paid time off

At the core of Trace3's DNA is our people. We are a diverse group of talented individuals who understand the importance of teamwork and demonstrating leadership, character, and passion in all that we do.

We’re committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to grow. We recognize that embracing diversity drives innovation, improves outcomes, fosters collaboration, boosts teammate satisfaction, and builds a more inclusive culture.

As an equal opportunity employer, Trace3 bases all employment decisions on individual qualifications, merit, and business requirements. We do not engage in discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy),…