Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA)

Job Summary This position is contingent upon contract award. Amentum is seeking Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) of all levels to 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. Essential Duties: Help develop mitigations to strengthen network defenses and protect against attacks on network infrastructure devices or systems. 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. Develop increasing expertise in networking protocols and architectures, cloud security, Internet of Things protocols, and advanced network security. Work with government, military, and contractor personnel to develop shared understandings of intelligence needs, mission relevance, and areas of expertise. Apply analytical thinking t 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 with teammates, stakeholders, and intelligence consumers. Minimum Requirements Must be a U.S citizen. Must possess a current Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility and a polygraph. Degree in a technical field (e.g., Telecommunications, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, IT, or Information Systems, Networking and Telecommunications, etc.) Years of Experience Levels 1-4: Level 1 - Associates degree + 4 years of directly related intelligence analysis experience OR Bachelors degree + 2 years of experience. Level 2 - Associates + 7 years of directly related intelligence analysis experience OR Bachelors + 5 years of experience OR Masters + 2 years of experience. Level 3 - Associates + 10 years of directly related intelligence analysis experience OR Bachelors + 8 years of experience OR Masters + 6 years of experience Level 4 - Associates + 13 years of directly related intelligence analysis experience OR Bachelors + 11 years of experience OR Masters + 9 years of experience. 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. Additionally, must have experience in network or system administration. Preferred Qualifications Network+ or similar certification Security+ or similar certification Certified Ethical Hacker certification Cisco Certified Network Associate certification