CND Analyst (TS/SCI) - Elite Cyber Defense

Set Of X; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Technology Refresh

Training and Professional Development

Stock Plan

Profit-Sharing Cash Bonus

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Set of X seeks experienced Computer Network Defense Analysts (CNDAs) to support critical Intelligence Community missions. You will operate on the frontlines of cybersecurity, detecting threats and strengthening defenses to protect national security systems alongside elite cyber professionals.

Responsibilities include monitoring IDS, firewalls, and logs; developing mitigations; collaborating with government and contractor teams; and communicating findings.

Qualifications

• Experience in cyber/network security, vulnerability analysis, incident response, or related fields.
• Background in network or system administration.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze data from intrusion detection systems, firewalls, and network/host logs to identify vulnerabilities and respond to cyber threats
• Develop and implement mitigations to strengthen network defenses and protect critical infrastructure
• Support diverse network environments, including wired, wireless (Wi‑Fi/cellular), and collaborative platforms
• Analyze large data sets to identify patterns, generate insights, and inform mission decisions
• Collaborate with government, military, and contractor teams to support intelligence objectives
• Document and communicate findings, including new analytic methods and tradecraft

Skills

Cybersecurity

Network security

Incident response

Data analysis

System administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering

Relevant military training

Experience in cyber/information security

Job description

Set of X seeks experienced Computer Network Defense Analysts (CNDAs) to support critical Intelligence Community missions. You will operate on the frontlines of cybersecurity, detecting threats and strengthening defenses to protect national security systems alongside elite cyber professionals.

Responsibilities include monitoring IDS, firewalls, and logs; developing mitigations; collaborating with government and contractor teams; and communicating findings.