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System Vulnerability Analyst - Entry to Mid Level (Maryland)

Posted by National Security Agency/Central Security Service

  • Fort Meade, Maryland
  • full-time
  • onsite
  • 10 August 2026

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Job information

Job information
Opportunity profile
EmployerNational Security Agency/Central Security Service
LocationFort Meade, Maryland
Cybersecurity fieldVulnerability Management
Job specialtySystem Vulnerability Analyst - Entry to Mid Level (Maryland)
Employment typefull-time
Work arrangementonsite
Posted10 August 2026
Application deadline14 August 2026
CompensationUSD 87,362 – USD 153,082
Skills and qualifications
Experience levelentry
Educationmasters
Required skillsIntelligence
Frameworks and standardsNIST
Visa sponsorshipNo

Job description

Start your career as a System Vulnerability Analyst at NSA, where you can become an expert in networking protocols and architectures, cloud security, and Internet of Things protocols, to impact and advance traditional network security. Work with traditional wired networks, wireless transport, including Wi-Fi and cellular, collaborative platforms such as video teleconferencing, and the hardware and software that support it all. Are you an emerging network professional who wants to work our nation's tough cybersecurity problems? Do you enjoy deeply technical, hands-on work? Do you want to identify vulnerabilities in network infrastructure devices and then figure out how to deal with them? Are you looking to make an impact in cybersecurity and advance your career while enjoying the outstanding benefits of federal service? System Vulnerability Analysts (Network Cyber Mitigations Engineers) at NSA have the opportunity to work in the following areas: - Wired and wireless network security - Vulnerability discovery and analysis - Scalable mitigations development - Perimeter/boundary defense -…

Location

Fort Meade, Maryland