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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Computer Network Defense Analyst - Entry to Mid Level (Maryland)

Fort Meade, Maryland, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid Level

$86K/yr - $152K/yr

0+ years exp

The National Security Agency (NSA) is seeking Computer Network Defense Analysts to ensure the security of our nation against cyber threats. The role involves finding vulnerabilities, delivering analyses, and educating customers on cybersecurity measures.

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 the cyber threats to the Defense Industrial Base

Providing computer network defense capabilities

Continuous monitoring

Technical analysis

Situational awareness

Incident response for the highest classified capabilities, systems, and data in our Nation

Qualification

Network EngineeringCyber SecurityVulnerability AnalysisIncident ResponseComputer ForensicsNetwork AdministrationScripting/ProgrammingSoft Skills

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 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

U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants

All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564

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