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Summary

The Exploitation Analyst (EA) will work closely with other technical experts and play a crucial role in skillfully using specialized tools and tradecraft to drive the CNO mission forward. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated team player who enjoys solving some of the world’s toughest problems.

Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth target analysis and research.

• Apply knowledge of computer security principles, vulnerability analysis, and exploitation methods.

• Develop innovative tradecraft, exploitation techniques, and concepts of operation.

• Leverage knowledge of AMOD and proficiency in AMOD tools.

• Work closely with operators and partners to effectively analyze and process intelligence information.

• Provide subject matter expertise to not only the customer but all parts of the organization.

• Identify bespoke related problems and provide technical assistance for a variety of problems.

• Adapt to new information, changing conditions, and unexpected obstacles.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):

• Bachelor’s in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent combination of education, and experience

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in computer or information systems design/development/analysis or related fields.

• 18 semester hours of military training/ coursework in networking, computer science, or cyber topics is equivalent to an associate's degree.

• 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).

​Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office classified environment (Constant)

• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Salary Range: $75,000 - 90,000

Clearance Level

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

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