Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) Level 4

avav; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; 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. is seeking a Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) to join the team on the front lines of protecting critical systems and applying expertise in cybersecurity, network defense, and traffic analysis to detect, respond, and prevent threats.

The role encompasses designing and developing cybersecurity solutions, conducting vulnerability analysis and penetration testing, performing systems engineering and network administration, and analyzing data from IDS, firewalls, and logs to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Technology or related STEM discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 11+ years of relevant experience.
• An 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 intrusion detection systems, firewalls, traffic logs, host system logs to identify vulnerabilities and respond to cyber events.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Network defense

Traffic analysis

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

Job Description

Summary

The primary role of the Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) 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 11+ years of relevant experience.
• An active TS/SCI with polygraph.

Salary Range

$160,000 - $200,000. 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 Requirement

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”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or 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. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. 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.