Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA): Level 1-4

Sentar•Camp Smith, HI

About The Position

Sentar is seeking Computer Network Defense Analysts (CNDA) at Levels 1–4 in Hawaii. Analysts use information from sources such as intrusion detection systems, firewalls, network traffic logs, and host system logs to identify potential vulnerabilities, respond to cyber events, and defend against future events. They help develop mitigations to strengthen network defenses and protect network infrastructure and systems. The work may cover traditional wired networks, wireless transport including Wi-Fi and cellular, collaborative platforms such as video teleconferencing, and the hardware and software supporting them. Analysts work with government, military, and contractor personnel to build shared understanding of intelligence needs, mission relevance, and areas of expertise. They apply analytical methods to query, merge, enrich, evaluate, and investigate data, then document and share findings and any newly developed tradecraft with teammates, stakeholders, and intelligence consumers. The role offers opportunities to develop expertise in networking protocols and architectures, cloud security, Internet of Things protocols, and advanced network security. The specific labor category is determined by the candidate’s applicable experience and educational degree. Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and meet the education and experience requirements for the applicable level.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
A degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. Listed related fields include General Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Information Assurance, and Computer Security.
Up to 18 semester hours of military training or coursework in networking, computer science, or cyber topics may be treated as equivalent to an associate degree.
Relevant experience in computer or information systems design or development, programming, information/cyber/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, and/or systems engineering.
Experience in network or system administration.
Level 1: 2 years of applicable experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 4 years with an associate degree.
Level 2: 2 years of applicable experience with a Ph.D., 3 years with a master’s degree, 5 years with a bachelor’s degree, or 7 years with an associate degree.
Level 3: 4 years of applicable experience with a Ph.D., 6 years with a master’s degree, 8 years with a bachelor’s degree, or 10 years with an associate degree.
Level 4: 7 years of applicable experience with a Ph.D., 9 years with a master’s degree, 11 years with a bachelor’s degree, or 13 years with an associate degree.
Relevant military training may count toward the experience requirement if it is not credited toward education. Examples include JCAC, UCT, NWBC/INWT, and Cyber Defense Operations; 20–24-week courses count as 6 months of experience, and 10–14-week courses count as 3 months.
In some cases, foreign-language proficiency may be used toward experience requirements; recent Interagency Language Roundtable scores are required to substantiate proficiency.
The total of all experience equivalencies is capped at half of the required years of experience.

Responsibilities

Use information from intrusion detection systems, firewalls, network traffic logs, host system logs, and other sources to identify potential vulnerabilities.
Respond to cyber events and defend against potential future events.
Develop mitigations to strengthen network defenses and protect network infrastructure devices and systems.
Analyze data by forming hypotheses, selecting analytical techniques, and querying, merging, enriching, evaluating, and pivoting within data.
Work with government, military, and contractor personnel to develop shared understandings of intelligence needs, mission relevance, and areas of expertise.
Document, contextualize, and share findings and newly developed tradecraft with teammates, stakeholders, and intelligence consumers.