Description

The DarkStar Group is seeking a SIGINT Analyst with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Dulles, VA.  Below is an overview of the project, as well as information on our company, our benefits, and our $25,000 referral program.

THE PROGRAM

The DarkStar Group is a member of 100% of the winning teams for the largest technology program in the Intel Community.  We've been supporting this customer on many different sub-projects of this program since our founding in 2013.  We've grown on this effort by providing the customer with Engineers who have done exceptional work, and we've retained our staff by paying very strong salaries, and working hard to ensure each Engineer is doing work that aligns with their career interest.

The Role

• Do you possess strong analytical skills and a knack for problem-solving? Are you seeking a chance to utilize these skills to support our warfighters, safeguard national security, and inform our nation's leaders? As a SIGINT Analyst, you will leverage your specialized technical expertise to facilitate cyber operations and intelligence collection, contributing to the success of mission owners.

Role Overview: 

• As a key member of our team, you will provide expert analytical support, working closely with mission owners to address complex challenges in areas such as computer network analysis, digital network intelligence, dataflow, access development, and target network analysis. Your role will require a deep understanding of ports, protocols, networking devices, and common exploitation frameworks. This position offers a unique opportunity to expand your expertise, develop new skills, share methodologies and tools with fellow analysts, and play a crucial role in offensive cyberspace operations that are vital to national security.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience performing SIGINT analysis
• Familiarity with Intelligence Community SIGINT production organizations, data flow, and architecture
• Knowledge of encryption techniques, routing, network infrastructure, and CNO processes and capabilities
• Proficiency in using demodulation, signal processing, and network processing software and tools, as well as SIGINT query APIs and databases
• Experience interacting with IC partners
• Understanding of the OSI layer stack, including layers 1 and 2
• Broad knowledge of telecommunications technologies
• Ability to assess network vulnerabilities and identify key network topologies
• Bachelor’s degree in Intelligence and Security Studies, Cryptography Analysis, Cybersecurity, or Computer Science

Desired Skills (Optional)

• Experience in implementing and troubleshooting dataflow and SIGINT production architecture elements
• Proficiency in programming languages for scripting and automation, such as Python or C++
• Experience with vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, and networking standards and protocols
• Background as a formal instructor or trainer in relevant technical disciplines such as 450, 451, 452, or JCAC
• Relevant technical certifications

About The DarkStar Group

Our Company

The DarkStar Group is a small business that solves BIG problems. We're one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the US, and our engineers and scientists support the most critical national security missions in Virginia, Maryland, and elsewhere. Data Science, Software Engineering, Cloud/AWS Infrastructure, and Cyber/CNO are our core areas of expertise. We offer interesting and important work, job security, some of the best and most flexible benefits you'll find in the IC, and salaries so strong that they'll likely surprise you. 

Our Benefits

The DarkStar Group offers exceptional compensation and benefits:

• very strong salaries;
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and all dependents;
• the ability to get increased salary if you don't need medical/dental/vision;
• 100% company-paid disability and life insurance benefits;
• a generously-funded HSA;
• an 8% 401(k) contribution; 
• 31 days of PTO/holidays to start (more with tenure);
• the ability to flex time across pay periods without using your PTO;
• a generous training budget;
• $25,000 employee referral bonuses;
• business development / growth incentives; and
• top notch company swag.

** We have a huge growth opportunity, so we are offering up to a $25,000 reward for anyone new you refer whom we hire. **

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.