Malicious Network Activities Expert

Overview: SilverEdge Government Solutions is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Malicious Network Activities Expert to support the evaluation of test subjects in the domain of network security. This role involves developing challenging and realistic test materials that assess a test subject's ability to understand and reason about malicious network behavior. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience analyzing network traffic, identifying attack signatures, and crafting scenarios that mirror real-world threat patterns. You will be responsible for generating packet captures, designing unencrypted traffic scenarios, and creating question-answer pairs that evaluate the test subject’s ability to detect anomalies, recognize protocol misuse, and infer exploit behavior from network evidence. This position requires a strong foundation in network protocols, threat detection, and offensive security tooling. Required Qualifications: TS/SCI with Polygraph level clearance Bachelors degree in Network Security or a related field Strong background in network security and traffic analysis Experience with common attack patterns and their network signatures Understanding of network protocols and their normal vs. abnormal behaviors Familiarity with packet analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark) Proficiency with exploitation frameworks (e.g., Metasploit, etc.) to generate realistic attack traffic Ability to capture and document network traffic containing specific vulnerabilities Knowledge of cybersecurity threat detection methodologies Ability to create realistic but challenging scenarios that test semantic understanding and inferential reasoning Experience in reverse engineering attacks from network traffic evidence About SilverEdge: SilverEdge Government Solutions was founded on the belief that nurturing talent and collaborating closely with our customers enables us to think big and deliver the best for our country. Our mission is to bring top technology talent together to solve the world’s most challenging problems while protecting the United States and our allies.SilverEdge Government Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants receive lawful consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status .