The explosion of Internet communications has created a need for the Tailored Access Operations (TAO) and Cybersecurity missions. If you're an IT or cyber professional who wants to work on the leading edge of technology and preserve the nation's strategic edge in cyberspace, NSA has a place for you.
We have multiple openings for Cyber Network Professionals who will concentrate in specialties such as: penetration testing; defensive operations; identifying cyber threats and vulnerabilities;
NSA's mission to protect the nation requires a two-prong approach. The offense collects, processes and disseminates information derived from foreign signals for intelligence and counterintelligence purposes. The defense prevents adversaries from gaining access to sensitive national security information.
On the offensive side of the NSA mission, you will: - Execute computer network operations against foreign adversaries' information systems and networks - Use advanced software applications for network navigation, tactical forensic analysis and intelligence collection. - Research and implement solutions to influence and enhance network offensive posture On the defensive side of the NSA mission, you will: - Execute red team operations against U.S.
Government and Department of War (DoW) agencies to strengthen their systems - Identify intrusions/vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies/techniques to secure networks - Identify, analyze and develop defensive measures to thwart advanced, state-sponsored intrusions of DoW and federal government networks around the world - Search for Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) and Indicators of Compromise (IOC) using enhanced data collection and analysis methods - Use advanced software applications for network navigation, perform tactical forensic analysis and collect valuable network data to identify and characterize adversarial activity - Maintain operations systems required for missions - Maintain knowledge of cybersecurity trends, exploitation techniques and hardware advancements to engineer innovative exploitation solutions APPLICANTS ARE SUBJECT TO PASSING A COMPUTER NETWORKING ASSESSMENT BATTERY TEST AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. Degree must be in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science, or related field (e.g., General Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Information Assurance, or Computer Security).
Relevant experience must be in one or more of the following: 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.
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 the relevant experience requirement (i.e., 20-24 weeks course will count as 6 months of experience, 10-14 weeks will count as 3 months of experience).
intelcareers@nsa.gov · 1-844-424-4737
This position is with National Security Agency/Central Security Service, Department of Defense.
The posted pay range is $87362 – $153082/yr.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-11.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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