Computer Network Defense Analyst-Mid

NetSage • Annapolis Junction, MD

17h

About The Position

We are seeking Computer Network Defense Analysts (CNDA) to support our customer's missions. The analysts must possess the skills to analyze, map, protect, or discover vulnerabilities, intrusions, and threats in computer network systems. The ideal candidate will have the ability to protect, monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to unauthorized activity within assigned information systems and computer networks. The ability to identify and de-obfuscate data; analyze system alerts; and report on computer probe and network infiltration attempts on network infrastructure is required. Please consider applying if you have the required qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• TS/SCI with polygraph.
• An Associate of Science (A.S.); Bachelor of Science (B.S.); Master of Science (M.S.); or Doctorate (PhD) degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (e.g., General Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Information Assurance, or Computer Security).
• A.S. + 7 yrs.; B.S. + 5 yrs.; M.S. + 3 yrs.; PhD + 2 yrs. of experience in computer or information systems design/development, programming, information/cyber/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, and/or systems engineering.
• Experience in network or system administration.
• Experience collecting information from a variety sources (e.g., intrusion detection systems, firewalls, network traffic logs, and host system logs) to identify potential vulnerabilities, respond to cyber events that occur, and defend against events that might occur.
• Demonstratable experience working with a variety of data transport possibilities, such as traditional wired networks, wireless transport (including Wi-Fi and cellular), collaborative platforms such as video teleconferencing, and the hardware and software that support it all.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, map, protect, or discover vulnerabilities, intrusions, and threats in computer network systems.
• Protect, monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to unauthorized activity within assigned information systems and computer networks.
• Identify and de-obfuscate data.
• Analyze system alerts.
• Report on computer probe and network infiltration attempts on network infrastructure.
• Develop mitigations to strengthen network defenses and protect against attacks on network infrastructure devices or systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree