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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Computer Network Defense Analyst - Entry to Experienced Level (MD)(TX)

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$86K/yr - $191K/yr

0+ years exp

The National Security Agency (NSA) is looking for Computer Network Defense Analysts to ensure the United States maintains its strategic edge in cyberspace. The role involves finding vulnerabilities, delivering analyses, crafting mitigations, and developing cybersecurity products to protect national security systems.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Finding vulnerabilities

Delivering analyses

Crafting mitigations

Developing cybersecurity products

Educating our customers to prevent and eradicate cyber threats

Providing computer network defense capabilities

Continuous monitoring

Technical analysis

Situational awareness

Incident response for classified capabilities, systems, and data

Qualification

Network EngineeringCyber SecurityIncident ResponseVulnerability AnalysisComputer ForensicsNetwork AdministrationScriptingOperating System AdministrationPenetration TestingSoftware Reverse EngineeringDecision-Making SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Degree must be 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)

Relevant experience must be in one or more of the following: computer or information systems design/development, programming, information/cyber/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, systems engineering, network administration, or system administration

If not credited toward education requirement, 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 the relevant experience requirement (i.e., 20-24 weeks course will count as 6 months of experience, 10-14 weeks will count as 3 months of experience)

ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL: Entry is with a Bachelor's degree and no experience. The following may also be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position: an Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience; or at least 18 semester hours of military coursework/training in networking, computer science, or cyber topics plus 2 years of relevant experience

FULL PERFORMANCE: Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience. The following may also be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position: an Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience; or at least 18 semester hours of military coursework/training in networking, computer science, or cyber topics plus 5 years of relevant experience

SENIOR: Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience. The following may also be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position: an Associate's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience; or at least 18 semester hours of military coursework/training in networking, computer science, or cyber topics plus 8 years of relevant experience

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution