Strategic Technologies Analytics Group (STAG) is a premier global solutions provider for national security and defense communities. STAG provides technical expertise in planning, collection, analysis, and reporting capabilities aligned to Joint Doctrine in Planning, Intelligence, Targeting, and Operations. STAG employs highly skilled teams with innovative methods to deliver responsive and actionable solutions to the operational community. STAG provides the high-performance professionals needed to support next-generation warfighters.

EXPLOITATION ANALYST

Location: San Antonio, TX

US Citizenship Required: Yes

Clearance: TS / SCI with Poly

Travel: Limited less than 10% of time.

Overview:

Strategic Technologies Analytics Group (STAG) is seeking a Cyberspace Exploitation Analyst to support a Department of Defense (DOD) customer. You will collaborate with analytical counterparts across the Intelligence and Operational Communities of Interest to develop access and exploitation analytical strategies against targets of interest. Our ideal candidate will leverage their extensive cyberspace experience to conduct Target Systems Analysis, System of Systems Analysis, Vulnerability Analysis, and Critical Factor Analysis against systems of interest. Applying knowledge gained, you will develop tailored solutions for Access / Exploitation methodologies, incorporating weaponeering analysis as well as intelligence and cyberspace capability limitations required to execute operations. As a subject matter expert, you will work with a team to deliver analytical products (orally, visually, and written formats) in accordance with established DOD policies, procedures, and requirements.   

Job Description:

In this role, you will analyze highly complex and diverse mission areas requiring innovative solutions using computer science and engineering practices.  Additionally, you will conduct the following duties: 

• Execute target analysis and research to identify communication infrastructures.
• Conduct Operational research from various sources/metadata to identify, analyze, and characterize networks (logically and physically), telecommunications, and social networks to build a comprehensive operational picture.
• Complete risk, forensic, and vulnerability assessments at the network, system, and application levels.
• Identify and prioritize vulnerabilities using various Critical Factor Analysis techniques.
• Analyze data to identify new access development opportunities for follow-on collection requirements.
• Develop tailored access and exploitation strategies against targets of interest.
• Create weaponeering solutions with known capabilities (existing and/or developmental) to meet operational requirements.
• Conduct gaps and seams analysis to identify additional intelligence and/or capability requirements.
• Deliver customized Target/Technical solutions via oral, visual, and written analytical products to support our client’s cyberspace operational requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

• TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph and be willing to pass an additional polygraph as required.
• BS or BA degree in Technical, Engineering, or Computer Science related field, or at least 8 years of technical experience in lieu of a degree
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of internet protocols, telecommunication technologies, and internet routing principles. 
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of software applications, operating systems, and databases within telecommunications architecture.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technology in layman's terms.
• Self- motivated, creative, willing to work as a member of a team; who can organize and manage individual schedule.
• Experience in programming and machine language to read, interpret, write, modify, and execute simple scripts on Windows, Unix, and/or mobile operating systems.
• Knowledge in reverse engineering concepts (e.g. hex editing, binary packaging utilities, debugging, and string analysis) to identify function and ownership of remote tools.
• Successful completion of any of the following courses or certifications: Certified Ethical Hacking Certification, Certified Cyber Fires Planner, Cisco Certified Network Associate Certification, 39th IOS Cyber Warfare Operations Course, Joint Network Attack Course (JNAC), Joint Network Attack Course (JNAC), Joint Cyber Analysis Course (JCAC), Joint Cyber Operations Planners Course (JCOPC), Advanced Cyber Warfare Courses (JACWC/PACWC/NSA E and A courses), EC-Council Licensed Penetration Tester (Master) Credential, GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN), Certified Penetration Tester, Targeting Intelligence Formal Training Unit, Joint Targeting School, and/or Remote Interactive Operator Training

About Strategic Technologies Analytics Group (STAG): STAG is a premier solutions provider to the National Security and Defense communities around the world. We are a Veteran-Owned Emerging Small Business based in San Antonio, Texas.  STAG provides multi-domain technology solutions coupled with the best professionals sourced from their respective fields of intelligence, cyber, electronic warfare, and special operations communities.  Our team members serve at all levels of operations, from on-keyboard cyber warfare experts to national-level advisors on intelligence operations. STAG utilizes proven methodologies that produce high-quality innovative solutions addressing some of our Nation’s most challenging problems. 

EEO Statement

STAG is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation, and/or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws. STAG’s policy regarding equal employment opportunity applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, job assignments, promotions, working conditions, scheduling, benefits, wage and salary administration, disciplinary action, termination, social, educational, and recreational programs.