Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) Level 1-4

Sentar•Annapolis Junction, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentar is seeking Computer Network Defense Analysts (CNDA) at Levels 1–4 in Ft. Meade. 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 possible events. They help develop mitigations to strengthen network defenses and protect network infrastructure devices and systems. The work may cover traditional wired networks; wireless transport, including Wi-Fi and cellular; collaborative platforms such as video teleconferencing; and the supporting hardware and software. Analysts work with government, military, and contractor personnel to develop shared understandings of intelligence needs, mission relevance, and areas of expertise. They apply analytical methods to query, merge, enrich, evaluate, and pivot within data, then distill, document, contextualize, and share findings and 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 years of experience and educational degrees. Sentar describes its employee-ownership model as supporting initiative, teamwork, accountability, and long-term financial security, and offers benefits intended to support employees and their families.

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 must be 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 is also required.
Relevant military training may count toward experience if not credited toward education requirements. Listed training includes JCAC, UCT, NWBC/INWT, and Cyber Defense Operations. Courses of 20–24 weeks count as 6 months of experience; courses of 10–14 weeks count as 3 months.
Foreign-language proficiency may satisfy experience requirements in some cases; recent Interagency Language Roundtable scores are required to substantiate proficiency. Total experience equivalencies are capped at half of the required years of experience.
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 PhD, 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 PhD, 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 PhD, 9 years with a master’s degree, 11 years with a bachelor’s degree, or 13 years with an associate degree.

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 events.
Help develop mitigations to strengthen network defenses and protect network infrastructure devices and systems.
Work across wired and wireless networks, collaborative platforms, and their supporting hardware and software.
Collaborate with government, military, and contractor personnel to develop shared understandings of intelligence needs, mission relevance, and areas of expertise.
Form hypotheses, assess and select analysis techniques, and query, merge, enrich, evaluate, and pivot within data to develop insights.
Distill, document, contextualize, and share findings and newly developed tradecraft with teammates, stakeholders, and intelligence consumers.

Benefits

Voluntary medical, dental, and vision insurance, with Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Plan options.
Voluntary life, critical illness, accident, and long-term care insurance options.
Group term life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage for qualifying employees.
401(k) match.
Competitive PTO plan that increases quickly with years of service.
Holiday schedule and other leave programs, including bereavement, maternity, jury, and military duty leave.
Mental health awareness programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Professional development reimbursement.
Recognition and awards programs.
Employee ownership.