Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA)

The Swift Group, LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 49,996 - 290,004; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Wellness programs

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Swift Group, LLC seeks proactive Computer Network Defense Analysts (CNDA) to support mission-driven work across various locations, including Maryland. Responsibilities include identifying vulnerabilities, developing network defenses, and supporting cyber operations. Qualified candidates will have degrees in relevant fields and experience in various cyber defense roles. Pay ranges from $49,996.80 to $290,004.00, along with extensive benefits including healthcare and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Experience in computer or information systems design, programming, and cyber security.
• Familiarity with intrusion detection systems and network traffic logs.
• Background in network administration is required.

Responsibilities

• Identify vulnerabilities and respond to cyber events.
• Help develop mitigations to strengthen network defenses.
• Support cyber defense operations through monitoring and investigation.

Skills

Intrusion detection systems

Cyber/network security

Vulnerability analysis

Penetration testing

Computer forensics

Education

Degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology

Job description

For the OPS Consulting team, ‘the power to help’ means helping our clients, helping serve the mission, helping our employees and their families, and helping the community. Headquartered in Hanover, MD. OPS Consulting has over two decades of experience specializing in the most mission‑critical operations. We are thought leaders and innovators. The ingenuity of our developers, engineers, cyber experts, linguists, and analysts are dedicated to empowering our clients, fulfilling The Mission, and remaining trusted leaders and advisers in national security and technology solutions.

Computer Network Defense Analysts (CNDA)

to join a growing team supporting mission‑focused work in locations including Annapolis Junction, MD, Honolulu, HI, Bluffdale, UT, Dayton, OH, and San Antonio, TX.

Responsibilities

• Use information collected from a variety of 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.
• Work with data transport technologies, including traditional wired networks, wireless transport (Wi‑Fi and cellular), collaborative platforms such as video teleconferencing, and the hardware and software that support them.
• Support cyber defense operations through analysis, monitoring, investigation, and response activities across enterprise and operational environments.

Requirements

• Experience in computer or information systems design/development, programming, information/cyber/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, and/or systems engineering.
• Experience using intrusion detection systems, firewalls, network traffic logs, host system logs, and related cyber defense resources to identify vulnerabilities and respond to cyber events.
• Experience developing mitigations to strengthen network defenses and protect infrastructure systems.
• Experience in network or system administration is required.
• Foreign language experience may be considered toward experience requirements where applicable.
• Degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field such as: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Information Assurance, Computer Security

Level 1

• Associate’s degree plus 4 years of relevant experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of relevant experience

Level 2

• Associate’s degree plus 7 years of relevant experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of relevant experience OR
• Master’s degree plus 3 years of relevant experience OR
• Doctorate plus 2 years of relevant experience

Level 3

• Associate’s degree plus 10 years of relevant experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of relevant experience OR
• Master’s degree plus 6 years of relevant experience OR
• Doctorate plus 4 years of relevant experience

Level 4

• Associate’s degree plus 13 years of relevant experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree plus 11 years of relevant experience OR
• Master’s degree plus 9 years of relevant experience OR
• Doctorate plus 7 years of relevant experience
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

Desired Experience

Relevant certifications and specialized training may include, but are not limited to: JCAC graduate, CEH, CFR, CySA+, GCIH, CNDSP.

Equal Opportunity

The Swift Group and Subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Pay Range

$49,996.80 - $290,004.00

Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates.

At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.