Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA)

AeroVironment • Jessup, MD

6d • $70,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The primary role of the Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) is to be on the front lines of protecting critical systems, applying your expertise in cybersecurity, network defense, and traffic analysis to detect, respond, and prevent threats.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Technology or related STEM discipline or equivalent combination of education, and experience
• Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience
• An active TS/SCI with polygraph
• Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)
• This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.
• Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements.
• A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee.
• See 22 CFR § 120.15.
• Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop computer or information systems, including programming and network/cybersecurity solutions.
• Conduct vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, and information assurance.
• Perform systems engineering and network/system administration.
• Analyze data from multiple sources (intrusion detection systems, firewalls, traffic logs, host system logs) to:
• Identify potential vulnerabilities
• Respond to active cyber events
• Defend against emerging threats

Benefits

• AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
• For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.
• We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level