Cyber Exploitation Analysts (All Levels) Jobs

Cyber Exploitation AnalystAnalyze the Target. Understand the Network Join us as a Cyber Exploitation Analyst! At Adaptic, our Cyber Exploitation Analysts operate at the intersection of cyber, SIGINT, and network analysis—turning complex data into actionable intelligence. Supporting the DoD and Intelligence Community, you'll work on mission-critical problems that require deep technical insight and analytical precision. Whether your background is in target development, network exploitation, system-level analysis, or cyber defense, we're looking for analysts at all levels who are driven to solve complex challenges and contribute to real-world mission outcomes. Your Impact You'll support mission operations by analyzing data, identifying patterns, and developing insights across a variety of cyber and SIGINT domains. Day-to-day, that can look like:Analyzing collection and open-source data to generate leads, insights, and actionable intelligenceBuilding and maintaining target profiles, network maps, and analytic datasetsIdentifying intelligence gaps and shaping collection or analysis strategies to address themApplying pattern recognition across communications, network traffic, and digital footprintsEvaluating target networks and developing exploitation or operational plansAnalyzing data across multiple layers of the OSI stack, including network protocols and infrastructureUnderstanding how devices, systems, and networks interact within complex environmentsSupporting exploitation efforts across systems, networks, and adversary infrastructureLeveraging logs, network data, and system artifacts to identify vulnerabilities or threatsDeveloping mitigations and strengthening network defenses against cyber threatsCollaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate analysis into mission workflowsContributing to tradecraft development and mentoring junior analysts (for more senior roles)Focus Areas We are hiring across multiple mission areas, including:Target Development (TDNA) – Target profiling, pattern analysis, and intelligence gap identificationDigital Network Exploitation (DNEA) – Network mapping, SIGINT analysis, and deep understanding of network infrastructureExploitation Analysis (EA) – Developing and executing exploitation strategies across systems and adversary environmentsCyber Network Defense Analysis (CNDA) – Threat detection, vulnerability analysis, and network defenseQualifications -All positions require an active TS/SCI with polygraph -Experience in cyber, SIGINT, network analysis, or related mission areas -Strong understanding of networks, routing, and system interactions -Experience working with multiple data sources (e.g., network traffic, logs, OSINT, SIGINT) -Familiarity with analysis tools, scripting, or technical troubleshooting -Ability to identify patterns, analyze complex data, and solve challenging problems -A collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently and on a team Nice to Have -Experience with packet analysis, intrusion detection systems, or network defense tools -Familiarity with OSI model, network protocols, and traffic analysis -Background in cybersecurity, vulnerability analysis, or penetration testing -Experience with system internals, operating systems, or network architecture -Military cyber training (e.g., JCAC) or language proficiency (ILR scores) -Experience supporting mission or operational environments within the IC/DoD