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M2 Technology Group provides high-assurance cyber and engineering support to federal, defense, and intelligence community programs. We bring that same rigor, discipline, and execution-focused approach to commercial assessments, delivering practical solutions designed for real-world operational environments.

We also have amazing benefits, check them out below!

Role Overview

We are seeking an agile, highly skilled Intrusion Analyst to step into a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment operating as a Target Digital Network Analyst (TDNA) / Digital Network Intelligence Analyst (DNEA). In this role, you will perform deep-dive network analysis to uncover Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), document adversary Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), and maintain a real-time pulse on Cyber Network Defense (CND) conditions. You will aggressively leverage Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) to keep pace with emerging vulnerabilities and active exploits.

• Preferred Experience: Prior background in Cyber Network Operations (CNO), Cyber Network Defense (CND), and hands-on cybersecurity incident response.

Core Technical Capabilities

The Analyst will be responsible for:

• Dissecting target digital network traffic to discover, investigate, and catalog unauthorized or malicious behavior using a mix of SIGINT and CND data streams.
• Evaluating communication system metadata to effectively pinpoint, track, and profile targets, followed by producing accurate intelligence reporting on findings.
• Triaging and categorizing network traffic into benign, suspicious, or malicious buckets while actively mapping threat actor TTPs.
• Designing and deploying robust technical mitigation strategies.
• Maintaining a strong defensive focus across both host-based and network-based environments.

Required Education & Experience Matrix

Candidates must satisfy one of the following baseline milestones to qualify for this Level 3 tier:

• Master’s Degree + 6 years of related technical experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree + 8 years of related technical experience.
• Associate’s Degree + 10 years of related technical experience.

Educational Background: Degrees must be obtained from an accredited university or college in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a tightly aligned technical field.

Domain Expertise & Coding: Your core experience must explicitly include malware analysis. Additionally, development experience in programming or scripting languages such as C, C#, C++, Java, Perl, or Python is highly preferred.

Required Certifications

To be considered for this opening, you must hold at least one of the following industry-standard credentials:

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
• Security+
• Network+
• GIAC GREM (GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware)
• CREA (Certified Reverse Engineering Analyst)

Position requires active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph

Pay Range: $150,000-$200,000

• Please note that the listed salary range for this position at M2 Technology Group is intended as a helpful guide, not a fixed guarantee. We strive to build offers that are equitable and competitive by looking at a variety of factors. Your final compensation will be tailored based on your individual experience, educational background, specialized skills, and the specific demands of the role.

Benefits!? Were glad you asked!

Personal Time Off & Holidays

• Employees earn 20 Days of Personal Time Off Annually *Want more? Earn an extra day every anniversary for up to 25 Days!
• 9 Paid Federal Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays

Health Care, Dental & Vision

• Three Tiered Medical Plans from CareFirst BCBS
• $5,500 Medical Opt-Out
• Dental, Vision, LTD and STD- 100% Company-paid

401k (Nothing but the best here!)

• 10% Employer Contribution (No match needed!) 7% Safe Harbor - 3% Profit Sharing
• Includes Safe Harbor and Profit Sharing - Immediate Vesting!

Training & Education Reimbursement

• Up to $7,500 Training/Tuition Reimbursements
• Flexible Additional Training Support Available Upon Request

Charity Donation Match

• Feeling Charitable?
• $250 Annual Donation Match to any Charitable Organization

Pet Adoption

• Need a furry companion? 
• $250 Contribution Towards Pet Adoption

Referral Bonus & Company Events

• $7,500 Referral Bonus
• Quarterly Happy Hours, Annual Picnic, Holiday Party, Movie Nights, All Hands Meet Ups

Other Perks

• Swag Drops!, Flexible work schedule, Employee Appreciation Awards, Work Anniversary Gifts, Newborn Gifts