Exploitation Analyst Top Secret Clearance | Norfolk, VA

Exploitation Analyst – Top Secret Clearance | Norfolk, VA

Cambridge International Systems, Inc.

Join a dynamic global team united by shared values: commitment, integrity, and perseverance. At Cambridge, you’ll work alongside top talent worldwide, tackling some of today’s most complex and critical challenges in defense and security.

We are currently seeking an Exploitation Analyst to support operations in Norfolk, VA. This is a full-time position requiring an active DoD TS clearance.

This position is contingent upon contract award with an expected award date of January 2026.

What You’ll Do

• Lead cyber test planning and execution support as a subject matter expert (SME) in cyberspace operations.
• Analyze system architecture and documentation to identify test entry points and develop red team objectives.
• Coordinate closely with red team operators and government stakeholders to ensure test objectives are achievable, traceable, and clearly defined.
• Conduct and lead cyber OT&E-related test events, including cooperative vulnerability and adversarial assessments.
• Support the Cyber Survivability Test Planning Course and help update training materials, templates, and SOPs.
• Ensure pre-test, execution, and post-test planning documentation is accurate and aligned to OPTEVFOR policy.
• Develop comprehensive test plans, in-briefs, daily hotwashes, and final deliverables including data analysis summaries.
• Participate in and support working groups, technical exchanges, and OT&E meetings as assigned.
• Collaborate with system owners, OTDs, and program SMEs to ensure successful and compliant test execution.

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or related technical degree OR minimum 5 years’ experience in DoD defensive or offensive cyberspace operations planning or exploitation analysis

• Demonstrated ability to reverse engineer, exploit, or emulate real-world cyber threats across networked and embedded systems.
• Familiarity with cyber survivability concepts, test resource planning, and system vulnerability evaluation.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (MS Visio, Project, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)

• Ability to perform detail-oriented work quality assurance/quality control prior to delivery to the government.

• Excellent written and oral communications skills to support briefing senior leadership (O6/GS-15 or higher)

• Must have a current and active DoD TS security clearance with the ability to obtain a SCI clearance.

• Proficient with modern IT tools and infrastructure technologies

Preferred (Nice to Have):

• Familiarity with DoD cyber OT&E policy, procedures, and Red Team test integration.
• Proficiency with exploitation frameworks and vulnerability assessment tools (e.g., Metasploit, Cobalt Strike).
• Hands on experience performing vulnerability research or developing proof-of-concept exploits.
• Knowledge of threat vectors, vulnerability exploitation strategies, and mission risk evaluation.
• Understanding of DCWF Work Role 121 responsibilities and cybersecurity assessment workflows.
• Experience leading validation or exploitation events under RMF/NIST 800-53 security frameworks.
• Knowledge of virtualized, cloud-based systems, network protocols, firewalls, and perimeter defense.
• Ability to coordinate across stakeholder groups and drive cyber test planning forward independently.

Travel & Passport

• Some overnight stays possible.

Work Environment

• Compliance with vaccination and medical requirements for TDY/OCONUS roles as per Vaccine Recommendations by AOR | Health.mil .

Office setting:

• Primarily an office-based role in Norfolk, VA

• Standard desk/computer work with flexibility for walking and movement on site

• Must be able to work in an office environment, sitting at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday.

• Work is physically comfortable; the employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.

• May be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site.

Background & Security

• Employment is contingent upon successful background investigation

• Drug screening may be required for federal contract compliance

Benefits & Perks

We believe in investing in our team—both professionally and personally:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and critical illness insurance

• 401(k) immediate vesting and match

• Paid time off and company holidays

• Generous tuition & training support

• Relocation assistance

• Sign-on and performance-based bonuses

• Employee referral program

• Access to Tickets at Work, EAP, wellness initiatives, and more

Join Us

If you're driven by mission, technology, and teamwork—we want to hear from you. Cambridge is growing, and this position is just one of many opportunities on our global team. Know someone perfect for the role? Referrals are welcome—both employees and non-employees may qualify for a bonus.

Apply today and help shape the future of secure cloud computing for national security.

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