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Peraton · 1 month ago

Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA), Lead Associate

Fort Meade, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$104K/yr - $166K/yr

5+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. They are seeking a Lead Associate Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) to provide network and exploitation analysis to secure and defend vital networks, supporting the nation's security efforts.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Identify potential vulnerabilities, respond to cyber events and defend against events by using information collected from a variety sources (e.g., intrusion detection systems, firewalls, network traffic logs, and host system logs)

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

Develop expertise in networking protocols and architectures, cloud security, Internet of Things protocols, and advanced network security

Work as part of a team, with government, military, and contractor personnel to develop shared understanding of intelligence needs, mission relevance, and areas of expertise

Apply analytical skills to form hypotheses, critically assess and choose analysis techniques, then query, merge, enrich, evaluate, and pivot within data to attain and share insights

Distill, document, contextualize and share findings--including any new tradecraft developed with teammates, stakeholders, and intelligence consumers

Qualification

Network securityVulnerability analysisPenetration testingComputer forensicsNetwork administrationCybersecurity trainingFirewall administrationEncryption technologiesAnalytical skillsForeign language proficiencyTeam collaboration

Required

7 years' experience with an associate's degree OR 5 years' experience with a bachelor's degree OR 3 years' experience with a master's degree OR 1 year experience with a PhD

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

JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis Course), Undergraduate Cyber Training (UCT), Network Warfare Bridge Course (NWBC)/Intermediate Network Warfare Training (INWT), Cyber Defense Operations may be considered towards the relevant experience requirement. (i.e., 20-24-week JCAC course may count as 6 months of experience OR 10-14-week JCAC may count as 3 months of experience) OR may also be considered equivalent to a technical associates degree

Foreign language proficiency and Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) scores may be considered as relevant experience

Experience in network or system administration required

Active TS SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required

Preferred

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)

Ability to conduct computer/network security and target development

Knowledge of all aspects of computer/network security, including firewall administration, encryption technologies and network protocols