Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA), Advisor - TS/SCI w/poly

Peraton; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO + holidays

Health coverage

Annual critical skills bonus

Job summary

Peraton is hiring a Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) at Fort Meade. You will detect and respond to threats, develop mitigations, and support diverse network environments while collaborating with government and military teams to protect critical systems.

Active TS/SCI with polygraph is required; prior military cyber training is valued. The role offers strong benefits, competitive pay, and advancement opportunities within Peraton's Cyber Mission unit.

Qualifications

• 10+ years with an Associate's degree, OR 8+ years with a Bachelor's degree, OR 6+ years with a Master's degree, OR 4+ years with a Ph.D.
• Experience includes network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, digital forensics, information assurance, or systems engineering.
• Completion of military cyber training programs such as JCAC, UCT, NWBC, INWT, or Cyber Defense Operations may count toward experience.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required.

Responsibilities

• Detect, analyze, and respond to cyber threats using IDS, firewalls, and logs.
• Develop and implement mitigations to strengthen network defenses.
• Support data transport environments, including wired and wireless networks.
• Build expertise in networking protocols, cloud security, and IoT.
• Collaborate with government, military personnel to align priorities.
• Apply analytical methods to derive actionable insights.
• Document and communicate findings to teammates and stakeholders.

Skills

Network security

Vulnerability analysis

Penetration testing

Digital forensics

Information assurance

Systems engineering

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in a related field

Ph.D.

Tools

JCAC

UCT

NWBC

INWT

Job description

Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA), Advisor - TS/SCI w/poly

Job Details

Requisition ID: 2026-166338
Position Category: Cyber Security
Clearance: Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

Job Locations

US-MD-Fort Meade
Ft. Meade / Annapolis Junction, Maryland
Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Required

Responsibilities

Protect our nation's critical networks. Peraton's Cyber Mission business unit provides the Intelligence Community with mission-essential SIGINT and Cyber expertise. Join a team of elite professionals developing next-generation cybersecurity solutions that safeguard national security.

What You'll Do

• Detect, analyze, and respond to cyber threats using data from intrusion detection systems, firewalls, network traffic logs, and host system logs.
• Develop and implement mitigations to strengthen network defenses and prevent attacks on network infrastructure devices or systems.
• Support multiple data transport environments, including wired networks, wireless (Wi-Fi/cellular), collaborative platforms, and related hardware/software.
• Build expertise in networking protocols, architectures, cloud security, IoT protocols, and advanced network defense techniques.
• Collaborate with government, military, and contractor personnel to align intelligence priorities, mission needs, and technical expertise.
• Apply analytical methods to form hypotheses, assess and select techniques, query and enrich data, and pivot as needed to provide actionable insights.
• Document, contextualize, and communicate findings-including newly developed tradecraft-to teammates, stakeholders, and intelligence consumers.

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Qualifications

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Experience and Education:
  • 10+ years with an Associate's degree, OR
  • 8+ years with a Bachelor's degree, OR
  • 6+ years with a Master's degree, OR
  • 4+ years with a Ph.D.
• Relevant experience includes computer/information systems design, software/hardware engineering, network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, digital forensics, information assurance, or systems engineering.
• Completion of military cyber training programs such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis Course), UCT, NWBC, INWT, or Cyber Defense Operations may be credited toward experience requirements. For example, the 20-24-week JCAC course may count as up to six (6) months of experience or be considered equivalent to a technical Associate's degree.
• Foreign language proficiency (DLPT-verified) may be considered relevant experience.
• Network or system administration experience is required.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Forensics, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of network security concepts, firewall administration, encryption technologies, and network protocols.
• Ability to conduct computer/network security assessments and target development.
• Experience developing new tradecraft to meet evolving mission challenges.

Why Join Peraton

This critical National Security role is eligible for Peraton's premier benefits package, designed to recognize and support the professionals safeguarding our nation. A few highlights:

• 280 hours of annual leave (5 weeks of PTO & 2 weeks of holiday)
• Heavily subsidized health and wellness coverage for you and your dependents
• Annual Critical Skills Bonus

Join an elite team where your work directly impacts national security while enjoying top-tier benefits and recognition.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.