GCA · 1 day ago
Exploitation Analyst
Norfolk, VA 23462
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expGCA is a minority veteran owned small business providing solutions to customer requirements in every realm of the intelligence and information technology industries. The Exploitation Analyst serves as a subject matter expert in cyberspace operations, responsible for developing and overseeing detailed cyber Operational Test & Evaluation plans, identifying cyber capability gaps, and supporting the development of cyber survivability planning templates.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as an OPTEVFOR 01D Exploitation Analyst supporting cyber survivability policy and process oversight for warfare divisions
Become proficient in and adhere to OPTEVFOR cyber OT&E CONOPS, SOPs, policies, and guidance
Support sustainment, updates, and instruction of the OPTEVFOR Cyber Survivability Test Planning Course
Attend OPTEVFOR-required meetings in support of OT&E activities
Identify and communicate risks, issues, and challenges to the 01D Future Operations Officer in a timely manner
Participate in development and maintenance of 01D SOPs and OPTEVFOR cyber test planning documentation, including participation in the Configuration Control Board (CCB) process
Support development of overall cyber OT&E strategy and test scope for acquisition programs
Review and assess Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP), Integrated Evaluation Frameworks (IEF), test plans, and related planning documents to ensure compliance with OPTEVFOR policy and adequacy of cyber test strategies
Adjudicate stakeholder comments related to cyber OT&E planning documentation
Support program-specific and non-program-specific T&E Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), cyber tabletop exercises, technical exchange meetings, and other planning events as assigned
Develop cyber survivability test plans in accordance with OPTEVFOR Cyber OT&E procedures and approved templates
Coordinate with warfare divisions and red team operators to ensure: Test objectives are comprehensive and executable; Data collection requirements are clearly defined; Cyber capabilities are identified, resourced, and integrated prior to test plan approval
Participate in test planning visits and site surveys supporting cyber OT&E events
Lead preparation for test execution, including: Participation in site pre-test coordination visits and delivery of site in-briefs; Conduct of Pre-Execution Briefs to OPTEVFOR 01D leadership; Preparation and delivery of required data libraries to test sites; Verification that all deconfliction requirements are met in accordance with JFHQ-DoDIN and Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command guidance
Lead execution of assigned cyber OT&E events, including cooperative vulnerability penetration assessments and adversarial assessments
Coordinate execution with OTDs, site personnel, program office SMEs, and supporting red teams
Ensure tests are conducted safely and in compliance with OPTEVFOR and DoD policies
Follow all JFHQ-DoDIN deconfliction procedures
Verify accuracy and completeness of collected data
Conduct daily hotwashes and submit daily summary reports to the OTD and OPTEVFOR 01D leadership
Ensure all test objectives are fully executed and documented
Support post-test processes to ensure traceability between test objectives, collected data, and deliverables
Coordinate with the OTD to schedule post-test meetings
Participate in post-test forums, including: Data uploads and scoring boards; OPTEVFOR 01D Review Board; Critical Operational Issue (COI) Evaluation Working Group (CEWG); System Evaluation Review Board (SERB); Executive SERB (E-SERB)
Lead development of final test report products, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with OPTEVFOR Cyber OT&E procedures and templates, including: Drafting Data Analysis Summaries and Results Enclosures; Reviewing Blue/Gold Sheets prepared by red team operators
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline OR a minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting DoD defensive or offensive cyberspace operations planning or exploitation analysis
Demonstrated proficiency decomposing complex computer systems and network architectures in support of exploitation analysis
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Visio, Project, Excel, and PowerPoint
Proven ability to apply quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) processes to analytical products prior to Government delivery
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior leadership (O-6 / GS-15 or above)
Eligibility for Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)
Company
GCA
GCA is a veteran owned small business providing solutions to customer requirements in every realm of the intelligence and information technology industries to include, imagery/intelligence analysis, related systems engineering and administration, operations and maintenance, networking and VTC services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Anthony Tannoya
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Dorr
Vice President & COO
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