Computer Network Defense Analyst

Belay Technologies•Annapolis Junction, MD

2d•$115,000 - $240,000•Onsite

About The Position

Belay Technologies is seeking multiple Computer Network Defense Analysts (CNDAs) to support a critical mission within the Intelligence Community (IC). In this role, the CNDAs leverage data collected from various sources to identify and analyze vulnerabilities, detect potential or active threats, and report events. They play a key role in safeguarding computer network systems by identifying, mapping and defending against intrusions and cyber threats. There are multiple levels available for the Computer Network Defense Analyst: Computer Network Defense Analyst Level 1, Computer Network Defense Analyst Level 2, Computer Network Defense Analyst Level 3, and Computer Network Defense Analyst Level 4.

Requirements

Technical Bachelor Degree with 2 years of experience (Level 1)
Technical Bachelor Degree with 5 years of experience (Level 2)
Technical Bachelor Degree with 8 years of experience (Level 3)
Technical Bachelor Degree with 11 years of experience (Level 4)
Other degrees may be considered relevant if programs contain a concentration of courses in the following foundational CS areas: algorithms, computer architecture (not network architecture), programming methodologies and languages, data structures, logic and computation, and advanced mathematics (for example, calculus, discrete mathematics).
18 semester hours of military training/ coursework in networking, computer science, or cyber topics is equivalent to an Associate's degree (applicable to Level 1 - Level 4).
Relevant experience must be in computer or information systems design/development, programming, information/cyber/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, and/or systems engineering.
Must have experience in network or system administration.
Completion of military training in a relevant area such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis Course), Undergraduate Cyber Training (UCT), Network Warfare Bridge Course (NWBC)/Intermediate Network Warfare Training (INWT), Cyber Defense Operations will be considered towards relevant experience requirement (i.e., 20-24 week courses will count as 6 months of experience, 10-14 weeks will count as 3 months of experience).
Positions require a TS/SCI with polygraph.

Responsibilities

Use information collected from a variety of 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.
Help develop mitigations to strengthen network defenses and protect against attacks on network infrastructure devices or systems.
Support a wide range 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 enable it all.
Advance your career as you develop increasing expertise in networking protocols and architectures, cloud security, Internet of Things protocols, and advanced network security.
Be part of a team, working together with government, military, and contractor personnel to develop shared understandings of intelligence needs, mission relevance, and areas of expertise.
Apply your innate curiosity and analytical talent to form hypotheses, critically assess and choose analysis techniques, then query, merge, enrich, evaluate, and pivot within data to attain and share insights.

Benefits

8 weeks paid leave - 4 weeks of personal leave, 3 Yay! days, take off on your birthday, 11 paid holidays, and optional leave up to 6 days through Belay's volunteer program
10% matching in 401(k) contributions vested on day one
$5,000 annual training/tuition
Student Loan Repayment Program
100% company funded HSA
Rich medical coverage (100% coinsurance)
Dental coverage including orthodontia
Up to $420,000 in life insurance, premiums 100% company funded
Amazon Prime, gym reimbursement, monthly lunches, games and prizes
Pet adoption program, generous referral bonus program, fun events, and more!