Exploitation Analyst – Top Secret Clearance | Norfolk, VA
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Job Summary
Exploitation Analyst Top Secret Clearance Norfolk VA
Cambridge International Systems Inc.
Join a dynamic global team united by shared values: commitment integrity and perseverance. At Cambridge youll work alongside top talent worldwide tackling some of todays most complex and critical challenges in defense and security.
We are currently seeking an Exploitation Analyst to support operations in Norfolk VA. This is a full-time position requiring an active DoD TS clearance.
This position is contingent upon contract award with an expected award date of January 2026.
What Youll Do
- Lead cyber test planning and execution support as a subject matter expert (SME) in cyberspace operations.
- Analyze system architecture and documentation to identify test entry points and develop red team objectives.
- Coordinate closely with red team operators and government stakeholders to ensure test objectives are achievable traceable and clearly defined.
- Conduct and lead cyber OT&E-related test events including cooperative vulnerability and adversarial assessments.
- Support the Cyber Survivability Test Planning Course and help update training materials templates and SOPs.
- Ensure pre-test execution and post-test planning documentation is accurate and aligned to OPTEVFOR policy.
- Develop comprehensive test plans in-briefs daily hotwashes and final deliverables including data analysis summaries.
- Participate in and support working groups technical exchanges and OT&E meetings as assigned.
- Collaborate with system owners OTDs and program SMEs to ensure successful and compliant test execution.
What Youll Bring
Required Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
- Bachelors degree in computer science cybersecurity or related technical degree OR minimum 5 years experience in DoD defensive or offensive cyberspace operations planning or exploitation analysis
- Demonstrated ability to reverse engineer exploit or emulate real-world cyber threats across networked and embedded systems.
- Familiarity with cyber survivability concepts test resource planning and system vulnerability evaluation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (MS Visio Project Excel PowerPoint etc.)
Ability to perform detail-oriented work quality assurance/quality control prior to delivery to the government.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills to support briefing senior leadership (O6/GS-15 or higher)
Must have a current and active DoD TS security clearance with the ability to obtain a SCI clearance.
Proficient with modern IT tools and infrastructure technologies
Preferred (Nice to Have):
- Familiarity with DoD cyber OT&E policy procedures and Red Team test integration.
- Proficiency with exploitation frameworks and vulnerability assessment tools (e.g. Metasploit Cobalt Strike).
- Hands on experience performing vulnerability research or developing proof-of-concept exploits.
- Knowledge of threat vectors vulnerability exploitation strategies and mission risk evaluation.
- Understanding of DCWF Work Role 121 responsibilities and cybersecurity assessment workflows.
- Experience leading validation or exploitation events under RMF/NIST 800-53 security frameworks.
- Knowledge of virtualized cloud-based systems network protocols firewalls and perimeter defense.
- Ability to coordinate across stakeholder groups and drive cyber test planning forward independently.
Travel & Passport
Some overnight stays possible.
Work Environment
Compliance with vaccination and medical requirements for TDY/OCONUS roles as per Vaccine Recommendations by AOR .
Office setting:
Primarily an office-based role in Norfolk VA
Standard desk/computer work with flexibility for walking and movement on site
Must be able to work in an office environment sitting at a desk looking at a computer for most of the workday.
Work is physically comfortable; the employee has discretion about sitting walking standing etc.
May be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site.
Background & Security
Employment is contingent upon successful background investigation
Drug screening may be required for federal contract compliance
Benefits & Perks
We believe in investing in our teamboth professionally and personally:
Medical dental vision life accident and critical illness insurance
401(k) immediate vesting and match
Paid time off and company holidays
Generous tuition & training support
Relocation assistance
Sign-on and performance-based bonuses
Employee referral program
Access to Tickets at Work EAP wellness initiatives and more
Join Us
If youre driven by mission technology and teamworkwe want to hear from you. Cambridge is growing and this position is just one of many opportunities on our global team. Know someone perfect for the role Referrals are welcomeboth employees and non-employees may qualify for a bonus.
Apply today and help shape the future of secure cloud computing for national security.
About Cambridge International Systems
At Cambridge innovation grows through diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment for all. Learn more at .
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- ArcGIS
- Intelligence Community Experience
- GIS
- Python
- Computer Networking
- Data Collection
- Intelligence Experience
- R
- Relational Databases
- Analysis Skills
- Data Management
- Application Development
About Company
For more than 25 years, Cambridge has been fighting bad actors in both the cyber and physical worlds. We have worked in some of the most challenging domains imaginable including critical infrastructure, illicit trafficking, border security, flight mission assurance, banking and threat ... View more
