Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (DNEA)
The Swift Group
Apply to this job Annapolis Junction, MD Dayton, OH on site Until 8/21/2026 2+ years exp First posted May 25, 2026 Last posted May 25, 2026
Job description
Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.
We are seeking Digital Network Exploitation Analysts (DNEA) to join a growing team supporting mission-focused work in locations including Annapolis Junction, MD, Honolulu, HI, Bluffdale, UT, Dayton, OH, and San Antonio, TX.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate target opportunities using all-source data to understand and map target networks and assist in developing detailed exploitation and operations plans.
- Analyze SIGINT and cybersecurity data across multiple layers of the OSI network stack.
- Apply knowledge of logical and physical IP core infrastructure, communication devices, network connectivity, and traffic flow analysis.
- Support cyber operations through network analysis, exploitation support, vulnerability analysis, and operational planning activities.
- Analyze network traffic, identify vulnerabilities, and contribute to mission-focused cyber analysis and targeting efforts.
Requirements:
- Experience in computer or information systems design, development, and/or analysis roles.
- Experience may include hardware/software engineering, programming, computer or network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, systems engineering, and/or network and systems administration.
- Understanding of network protocols, traffic analysis, and cybersecurity concepts across the OSI model.
- Experience supporting cyber operations, network analysis, or exploitation-focused missions is highly desired.
- Completion of military cyber training such as JCAC may count toward relevant experience requirements.
- Foreign language proficiency may be considered toward experience requirements where applicable. Recent ILR scores are required to substantiate language proficiency.
- Degree in Computer Science is required.
- Degrees in related technical fields such as Engineering or Mathematics may be considered if coursework includes foundational Computer Science areas including: Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Programming Methodologies and Languages, Data Structures, Logic and Computation, Advanced Mathematics (e.g., Calculus, Discrete Mathematics)
- Information Technology (IT) and Information Security (IS) degrees may be considered if coursework is equivalent to a Computer Science major.
Level 1
- Associate’s degree plus 4 years of relevant experience OR
- Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of relevant experience
Level 2
- Associate’s degree plus 7 years of relevant experience OR
- Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of relevant experience OR
- Master’s degree plus 3 years of relevant experience OR
- Doctorate plus 2 years of relevant experience
Level 3
- Associate’s degree plus 10 years of relevant experience OR
- Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of relevant experience OR
- Master’s degree plus 6 years of relevant experience OR
- Doctorate plus 4 years of relevant experience
Level 4
- Associate’s degree plus 13 years of relevant experience OR
- Bachelor’s degree plus 11 years of relevant experience OR
- Master’s degree plus 9 years of relevant experience OR
- Doctorate plus 7 years of relevant experience
- US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required
Desired Experience:
Relevant certifications and training may include:
- Security+
- Network+
- CEH
- JCAC graduate
The Swift Group and Subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00
Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates.
At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.
About this role
Summary
Support cyber operations through network analysis, vulnerability assessment, and exploitation activities.
Job title
Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (DNEA)
Experience level
2+ years
Minimum experience
2+ years exp
Industry
software
Location requirements
Multiple US locations; remote work not specified
Salary
$50k–$290k
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
network protocolscybersecurityVulnerability analysisall-source data analysis
Preferred skills
cyber trainingJCACSecurity+Network+CEH
Specializations
network analysiscybersecuritynetwork protocolsexploit developmenttraffic analysis
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Annapolis Junction, MD, USA
On-site City
Dayton, OH, USA
On-site City
Honolulu, HI, USA
On-site City
San Antonio, TX, USA
On-site City
Salt Lake City, UT, USA
On-site City
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