Computer Network Defense Analyst Level 3

Because You Deserve More Than Just a Job As a Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA), you will: Use information collected from a variety 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. Your work may span the gamut 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 support it all. You can 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. Distill, document, contextualize and share your findings--including any new tradecraft that you develop--with teammates, stakeholders, and intelligence consumers. You'll Bring These Qualifications Education: 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). Up to 18 semester hours of military training/coursework in networking, computer science, or cyber topics is equivalent to an Associate degree. Experience: Excellent communication and collaboration skills to interface across NSA Be able to ACTIVELY participate in leadership/IC exchanges Strong verbal and written communication skills Excellent communication and collaboration skills to interface across NSA Be able to ACTIVELY participate in leadership/IC exchanges Strong verbal and written communication skills Author and read highly technical reports Be able to identify intrusions and actors, current intrusion sets, and commercial Cybersecurity Firms Need an understanding of Virtual Private Servers VPNs The Diamond Model obfuscation networks Highly proficient Agency tools DX BuffaloBuffalo CLEARVISION CVEs SSVE VirusTotal Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at Confidential Client that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At Confidential Client, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here. The proposed salary range for this position is: 146,300 - 176,700 Why Work at Confidential Client? To become an Confidential Client employee is to become an integral part of the team. From Federal to Commercial, Confidential Client offers our employees the ability to expand skills and fully engage their minds and passions. Each member of the team enjoys the opportunity to expand their career to meet their individual goals and objectives. We celebrate the ideas that bring about positive change, and the diverse talents and backgrounds that come together to create those ideas. Our benefit packages encompass competitive compensation, financial and counseling services, retirement options, and health insurance programs. Coupled with work/life benefits to address significant life problems as well as everyday problems involved in juggling work, family, and life. We trust you to take the time you need when you feel it's appropriate. No need to keep track or save up. We trust our employees and empower them to shape their work themselves so that we can achieve the best possible results. Confidential Client Security Requirements: ts_sci_fullscope Compensation: $146k-$177k/yr