Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) Level 2

avav; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in Jessup, MD is seeking a Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) level 2 to protect critical systems, applying cybersecurity, network defense, and traffic analysis to detect, respond, and prevent threats.

Key duties include designing and developing cybersecurity solutions, conducting vulnerability analyses, penetration testing, forensics, and information assurance; performing systems engineering and network administration; and analyzing data from IDS, firewalls, and logs to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop computer or information systems, including programming and network/cybersecurity solutions.
• Conduct vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, and information assurance.
• Perform systems engineering and network/system administration.
• Analyze data from multiple sources to identify vulnerabilities, respond to active cyber events, and defend against threats.

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Technology or related STEM discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job description

Worker Type: Regular

Summary

The primary role of the Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) level 2 is to be on the front lines of protecting critical systems, applying your expertise in cybersecurity, network defense, and traffic analysis to detect, respond, and prevent threats.

Position Responsibilities

• Design and develop computer or information systems, including programming and network/cybersecurity solutions.
• Conduct vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, and information assurance.
• Perform systems engineering and network/system administration.
• Analyze data from multiple sources (intrusion detection systems, firewalls, traffic logs, host system logs) to identify potential vulnerabilities, respond to active cyber events, and defend against emerging threats.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Technology or related STEM discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience.
• An active TS/SCI with polygraph.

Salary Range

$95,000 - $130,000

The AV pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.

ITAR Requirements

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). Applicants will be asked to provide documentation to verify U.S. person status. A “U.S. person” according to the definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or a protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

EEO Statement

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

Other Requirements

U.S. Citizenship required.