CNDA Cyber Defense Analyst (Levels 1-4) | TS/SCI

Sentar; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

401(k) matching

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Competitive PTO

Family leave & holidays

Job summary

Sentar is seeking a Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) at Ft. Meade to monitor and analyze security events using intrusion detection systems, firewalls, and logs.

You will respond to cyber events, develop mitigations, and strengthen network defenses across data transport, wireless, and collaboration platforms. The role offers growth as you deepen expertise in networks, cloud security, and cyber operations, serving alongside government and contractor personnel.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or related field; up to 18 semester hours of military networking/cyber coursework may count as an Associate degree.
• Experience in computer or information systems design/development, information/cyber/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, forensics, information assurance, or systems engineering; plus network/system administration.
• Education/experience equivalencies per military courses can count toward experience.
• Depth of experience varies by level (Level 1–Level 4) with degree/years required.

Responsibilities

• Use data from intrusion detection systems, firewalls, and logs to identify potential vulnerabilities and respond to cyber events.
• Develop mitigations to strengthen network defenses and protect network infrastructure.
• Work across wired, wireless, and collaboration platforms to support security.
• Advance expertise in networking protocols, architectures, cloud security, IoT protocols, and advanced network security.
• Collaborate with government, military, and contractor personnel to align intelligence needs and mission relevance.
• Distill and document findings, sharing new tradecraft with teammates and stakeholders.

Skills

Intrusion detection

Firewalls

Network logs

Host logs

Education

Degree in Network Engineering or related field

Job description

Sentar is seeking a Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) at Ft. Meade to monitor and analyze security events using intrusion detection systems, firewalls, and logs.

You will respond to cyber events, develop mitigations, and strengthen network defenses across data transport, wireless, and collaboration platforms. The role offers growth as you deepen expertise in networks, cloud security, and cyber operations, serving alongside government and contractor personnel.