National Security Agency: Forensic Analyst – Immediate Hiring (Georgetown)

NSA OverviewThe 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.

The defense prevents adversaries from gaining access to sensitive classified national security information.

Forensic Analysts exploit captured media and/or investigator computer security incidents in order to derive useful intelligence and/or enable mitigation of network vulnerabilities.Description of the PositionForensic Analysts play a vital role at NSA by:* exploiting, fusing, and using data and data sources* collecting and analyzing intrusion artifacts (for example, source code, malware, Trojans) to enable mitigation of potential computer network defense incidents within the Global Information Grid* collecting and inspecting forensically sound images to discern possible mitigation/remediation on DoD networksJob SummaryNSA is in search of Computer Science professionals to solve complex problems, test innovative approaches and research new solutions to storing, manipulating, and presenting information.

We are looking for you to apply your computer science expertise to projects that seek to create new standards for the transformation of information.

If you want to develop technologies and tools and be a part of cutting edge innovations; join our team of experts!

Help protect national security interests as part of the world& #39;S most advancedteam of computer science professionals!Qualifications*The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.

Salary offers are based on candidates& #39; 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.Entry is with a Bachelor& #39;S degree plus 6years of relevant experience or a Master& #39;S degree plus 4years of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.

An Associate& #39;S degree plus 8years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.Degree must be in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology 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 the design/development of computer or information systems, programming, computer/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, and/or systems engineering.

Completion of military training in a relevant area such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis course) will be considered towards the relevant experience requirement (i.E., 24-week JCAC course will count as 6 months of experience).CompetenciesThe ideal candidate is someone with a desire for continual learning and who possesses strong interpersonal, communication (oral and written), and problem-solving skills, and is:* people focused* accountable* adaptable* detail-oriented* customer service & Amp; requirements oriented* able to work effectively in a collaborative environment* able to manage multiple tasks with competing timelines and deliverables