Exploitation Analyst (EA)
The Swift Group
Apply to this job Annapolis Junction, MD Dayton, OH on site Until 8/21/2026 3+ 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 Exploitation Analysts (EA) to join a growing team supporting mission-focused work in locations including Annapolis Junction, MD, Honolulu, HI, Bluffdale, UT, Dayton, OH, Denver, CO and San Antonio, TX.
Responsibilities:
- Apply understanding of adversary networks, network defenses, and cyber operational capabilities to support exploitation planning and operational execution.
- Analyze cyber and network data to identify vulnerabilities, evaluate operational opportunities, and support mission objectives.
- Develop exploitation plans and adapt operational approaches as mission requirements evolve.
- Support cyber operations through network analysis, vulnerability analysis, operational planning, and exploitation-focused activities.
- Analyze network traffic, systems, and communications data to support cyber operational objectives.
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.
- Experience applying cyber operational knowledge to adversary networks, network defenses, and operational capabilities.
- Understanding of network protocols, cybersecurity concepts, and cyber operational environments.
- 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 Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field such as: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Information Assurance, Computer Security
- 18 semester hours of military training/coursework in networking, computer science, or cyber topics may be considered equivalent to an Associate’s degree.
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
Analyze cyber data, develop exploitation plans, support cyber operations and mission objectives.
Job title
Exploitation Analyst (EA)
Experience level
3+ years
Minimum experience
3+ years exp
Industry
defense
Location requirements
Candidates in listed states; remote work not specified.
Salary
$50k–$290k
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
cyber operational knowledgenetwork protocolsvulnerability analysisprogrammingsecurity certification
Preferred skills
JCACSecurity+Network+CEH
Specializations
cyber operationsnetwork analysisvulnerability analysisexploitationcyber security
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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