Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (DNEA) at AeroVironment in Annapolis Junction, MD
- Company: AeroVironment
- Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
- Posted: Sep 23, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $83,500 - $210,000
- Experience: 8+ years
Overview
The primary role of the Digital Network Exploitation Analyst is to analyze network and cybersecurity data to identify exploitation opportunities and support mission operations. This role applies all-source intelligence and advanced analytic tradecraft to produce actionable insights in collaboration …
Job description
- The primary role of the Digital Network Exploitation Analyst is to analyze network and cybersecurity data to identify exploitation opportunities and support mission operations. This role applies all-source intelligence and advanced analytic tradecraft to produce actionable insights in collaboration with mission partners.
Responsibilities
- Analyze target networks and develop exploitation plans using all-source data.
- Work with SIGINT and cybersecurity data across the OSI model.
- Collaborate with military, government, and contractor teams to address mission-critical intelligence needs.
- Develop and share new tradecraft and techniques as technologies evolve.
- Use your analytical skills to derive insights, distill findings, and drive forward innovative solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field (equivalent military training may be considered)
- Minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, network exploitation, or related fields.
- Strong understanding of IP core infrastructure, network traffic analysis, and cybersecurity.
- Experience with SIGINT analysis, vulnerability assessments, or penetration testing.
- Demonstrated ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams in high-stakes environments.
- An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
Skills
Required
- Network traffic analysis
- Cybersecurity
- SIGINT analysis
- Vulnerability assessments
- Penetration testing
- Analytical skills
Benefits
- 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.
- The AV pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.
About AeroVironment
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. 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.