<p>Technology Vulnerability Analyst - Mid to Experienced Level (Maryland)</p> <p>Department of Defense</p> <p>National Security Agency/Central Security Service</p> <p>Print</p> <p>Share</p> <p><em></em><em></em></p> <p>Save</p> <ul> <li>Summary </li><li>This job is open to </li><li>Duties </li><li>Requirements </li><li>How you will be evaluated </li><li>Required documents </li><li>How to apply </li></ul> <p>Summary</p> <p>The professionals at the National Security Agency (NSA) have one common goal: to protect our nation. The mission requires a strong offense and a steadfast defense. The offense collects, processes and disseminates intelligence information derived from foreign signals for intelligence and counterintelligence purposes.</p> <p>Summary</p> <p>The professionals at the National Security Agency (NSA) have one common goal: to protect our nation. The mission requires a strong offense and a steadfast defense. The offense collects, processes and disseminates intelligence information derived from foreign signals for intelligence and counterintelligence purposes.</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Accepting applications</p> <p>Open & closing dates</p> <p>12/12/2025 to 12/16/2025</p> <p>Salary $104,219 to - $190,848 per year Pay scale & grade GG 11 - 14</p> <p>Location</p> <p>many vacancies in the following location:</p> <p>Fort Meade, MD</p> <p>Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted</p> <p>Promotion potential</p> <p>None</p> <p>Job family (Series)</p> <ul> <li>0132 Intelligence </li></ul> <p>Supervisory status No Security clearance Top Secret Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk</p> <p>Trust determination process</p> <ul> <li>National security </li></ul> <p>Financial disclosure Yes Bargaining unit status No</p> <p>Announcement number 1252206 Control number 852320000</p> <p>This job is open to</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Federal employees - Excepted service</p> <p>Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.</p> <p>Videos</p> <p>Duties</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Are you an emerging or seasoned network professional who wants to work our nation's tough cybersecurity problems? Do you enjoy deeply technical, hands-on work? Do you want to identify vulnerabilities in network infrastructure devices and then figure out how to deal with them? Are you looking to make an impact in cybersecurity and advance your career while enjoying the outstanding benefits of federal service?</p> <p>Technology Vulnerability Analyst at NSA have the opportunity to work in the following areas:</p> <ul> <li>Wired and wireless network security </li><li>Vulnerability discovery and analysis </li><li>Scalable mitigations development </li><li>Perimeter/boundary defense </li><li>Collaboration platforms, such as VoIP and VTC systems </li><li>Mobile network security </li><li>Tailored security solutions </li><li>Reverse engineering </li><li>Control system security </li><li>Malware analysis </li><li>Researching emerging network industry technologies and solutions </li><li>Ensuring adequacy of cybersecurity standards and configurations </li><li>Fusing vulnerability assessments from all sources into a unified picture of network risk </li></ul> <p>Requirements</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Conditions of employment</p> <ul> <li>All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>FULL PERFORMANCE</p> <p>Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience. An Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.</p> <p>ENIOR</p> <p>Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience. An Associate's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.</p> <p>Education</p> <p>The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.</p> <p>Degree must be in Computer Science or a related field (e.g., Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Forensics, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Assurance, and Information Security).</p> <p>Relevant experience must be in vulnerability analysis and/or computer forensics. In addition, experience may include the following: computer or information systems design/development, coding, information/cyber/network security, information assurance, systems engineering, and/or network and/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).</p> <p>Additional information</p> <p>Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.</p> <p>Salary Range: $104,219 - $190,848 (Full Performance, Senior) Salary range varies by location, work level, and relevant experience to the position.</p> <p>On the job training, internal NSA courses, and external training will be made available based on the need and experience of the selectee.</p> <p>Benefits: NSA offers excellent benefits to include relocation assistance, flexible work schedules, generous leave programs, paid personal fitness time, training and continuing education classes, health and life insurance, Federal Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), and a Federal retirement plan.</p> <p>Work Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible).</p> <p>Expand Hide additional information</p> <p>Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>Help</p> <p>A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.</p> <p>Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.</p> <p>How you will be evaluated</p> <p>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.</p> <p>The ideal TEMPEST candidate is someone with the TEMPEST certification or TEMPEST knowledge with a desire for continual learning, strong communication (oral and written), problem-solving, analytic, and interpersonal skills who is:</p> <ul> <li>accountable </li><li>detail-oriented </li><li>adaptable </li><li>customer and results-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks with competing timelines and deliverables </li><li>able to work effectively (independently and/or within teams) across functional areas in a collaborative environment </li></ul> <p>TEMPEST candidates' desired experience includes Radio Frequency (RF), Physics, Signals Analysis, Wireless, Testing Equipment (Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, Signal Analyzers), Packet Analysis, Vulnerability Analysis, Cyber Security, and Crypto Devices</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>Help</p> <p>A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.</p> <p>Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.</p> <p>Required documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <p>Help</p> <p>The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.</p> <p>If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:</p> <p>Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.</p> <p>Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.</p> <p>How to Apply</p> <p>Help</p> <p>https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1252206</p> <p>Agency contact information</p> <p>NSA POC</p> <p>Phone 1-844-424-4737 Email intelcareers@nsa.gov</p> <p>Next steps</p> <p>https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1252206</p> <p>Fair and transparent</p> <p>The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.</p> <p>Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy</p> <p>Financial suitability New employee probationary period</p> <p>Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy</p> <p>Selective Service Signature and false statements</p> <p>Social security number request</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <p>Help</p> <p>The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.</p> <p>If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:</p> <p>Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.</p> <p>Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.</p>