Exploitation Analyst Instructor/Writer
Role Overview
We are seeking an Exploitation Analyst Instructor/Writer to support advanced cyber exploitation training for the U.S. Army Cyber School. This role focuses on instruction and curriculum development related to Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO), target exploitation, and mission execution.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver classroom instruction for Exploitation Analyst–related curriculum.
Develop, revise, and maintain exploitation and OCO training materials.
Instruct students on cyber exploitation methodologies, tools, and mission workflows.
Support development of scenario-based and performance-based training.
Conduct assessments, testing, and student evaluations.
Maintain training schedules, rosters, and academic records.
Participate in curriculum validation and continuous course updates.
Coordinate with Government staff to align instruction with mission needs.
Required Qualifications:
Active TS/SCI clearance
Five (5) or more years of experience conducting cyber exploitation or OCO activities
Experience supporting or serving within USCYBERCOM or CMF units
Knowledge of cyber exploitation techniques, mission planning, and assessment
Familiarity with virtualized environments and cyber training platforms
Ability to meet Army classroom and instructor requirements.
Five (5) years’ experience as an Apprentice or Senior USCYBERCOM Exploitation Analyst within the Cyber Mission Force (CMF). Served a certified instructor for the USCYBERCOM validated Exploitation Analyst Course (EAC) or National Cryptologic University CYBR4600 OR Certified as a White cell assessor for the Service (Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force) and/or USCYBERCOM validation exercises.Graduated from one of the following Army's 17 series or 35Q/35N MOS/AOC producing course OR associated Professional Military Education (PME) course: 17C AIT, 35Q/N AIT, 17A BOLC, or 170A WOBC, or equivalent sister service courses.
Three (3) years’ experience as a Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) for the CMF headquarters JFHQ-C/CNMF.
Five (5) years’ experience as USCYBERCOM DNEA and certified at the Senior proficiency level.
Five (5) years’ experience as a USCYBERCOM TDNA and certified at the Senior proficiency level.
Five (5) years’ experience as a USCYBERCOM Cyberspace Operator and certified at the Senior proficiency level.
Four (4) years’ experience at the tactical level or higher on a Cyber Mission Force Team conducting Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO).
Three (3) years’ experience developing TRADOC and/or USCYBERCOM scenarios to enhance curriculum delivery.
Three (3) years’ experience in: Networking, Security Windows, UNIX, and Programming.
Three (3) years’ experience creating and developing virtualized environments; VMware and/or OpenStack.
Two (2) years’ experience using PowerShell or BASH automation, scripting, and automating repetitive tasks.
Two (2) years’ experience with Virtualized Environment administration.
A Bachelor’s degree in (at least one): Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or Computer Forensics.
DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification (Any IAT Level 2 certification or higher).
Verifiable experience with hacking methodologies, protocol analysis, target system enumeration, AND telecommunications.
Preferred Experience
Prior Exploitation Analyst within CMF
Instructor experience for cyber or intelligence training programs
Experience with virtualized cyber ranges or lab environments
DoD 8570 / 8140 baseline certification
• Perform analysis for target infrastructure exploitation activities.
Compile, integrate, and/or interpret all-source data for intelligence or vulnerability value with respect to specific targets.
Examine related metadata and content with an understanding of targeting significance.
Develop target access opportunities in support of cyberspace operations.
Build an operational and mission data in a target tracker.
Facilitate target deconfliction.
Produce network reconstructions.
Analyze target communications to identify essential elements of information in support of organizational objectives.
Perform and document social network analysis.
Develop profiles using appropriate tools and databases.
Perform project or mission profile management.
Enable the operational level planning processes.
Provide input for the development of Cyber Effects Operations plans and targeting requirements.
Assist in the development of Courses of Actions (COAs) linked to objectives.
Identify and document intelligence gaps and shortfalls.
Reproduce network reconstructions.
Perform operational use of collection databases.
Knowledge of cyber operations activities and concepts.
Knowledge of cyber-attack stages (e.g., reconnaissance, scanning, enumeration, gaining access, escalation of privileges, maintaining access, network exploitation, covering tracks).
Knowledge of network topology.
Knowledge of the Joint Targeting Cycle (JTC).
Knowledge of the overall mission of the Cyber Mission Force (CMF) and how it's organized inclusive of team organizations with work roles.
Knowledge of how Information Needs and collection requirements are translated, tracked, and prioritized across the extended enterprise.
Pay: From $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Experience:
USCYBERCOM or CMF units: 5 years (Required)
Security clearance:
Top Secret (Required)
Work Location: In person