Computer Network Defense Analyst with Security Clearance

RealmOne; Wahiawa (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RealmOne is seeking a Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) with experience in cybersecurity, vulnerability analysis, and systems engineering to defend and mitigate cyber threats. You will analyze data from IDS, logs, and network traffic to identify weaknesses and respond to incidents, while developing mitigations for network defenses.

Qualifications vary by level, including Associate's/Bachelor's/Master's/PhD degrees and relevant experience; active polygraph security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree with 4 years of experience or Bachelor's with 2 years of experience.
• Bachelor's Degree with 4 years of experience required for some levels.
• Master's Degree with 3 years or PhD with 2 years are considered for higher levels.
• Levels 1–4 require progressive experience and formal education alignment.
• Military training hours equivalent to an Associate's degree are recognized.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential vulnerabilities from IDS, firewalls, and logs.
• Respond to cyber events and defend against threats.
• Develop mitigations to strengthen network defenses.
• Support data transport methods including wired, wireless, and conferencing platforms.
• Assist in system engineering and information assurance activities.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Threat analysis

Vulnerability analysis

Penetration testing

Network defense

Systems engineering

Information assurance

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

PhD

18 semester hours military training

Job description

RealmOne is FOCUSED on you! RealmOne was built on the principle that people matter first and foremost. We believe in providing a strong work/life balance by investing in our employees and encouraging professional and personal growth. We do this by offering exceptional benefits, flexible schedules, and the tools necessary to achieve success through paid training, mentoring, and the opportunity to work alongside top-notch security professionals. Join us on this journey as we execute this new mission-critical contract providing Cybersecurity Expertise and Risk Management! Your effort and expertise are crucial to the success and execution of this impactful mission that is critical in ensuring mission success through Exploitation Analyst, Digital Network Exploitation Analyst, Target Digital Network Analyst, Cyber Network Defense Analyst by improving, protecting, and defending our Nation's Security. Job Description: We are looking for a Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) with experience in computer or information systems design, programming, cybersecurity, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, and systems engineering. You will utilize information from various sources, such as intrusion detection systems, firewalls, network traffic logs, and host system logs, to identify potential vulnerabilities, respond to cyber events, and defend against possible threats. Additionally, you will help develop mitigations to strengthen network defenses and protect against attacks on network infrastructure devices or systems. Your work may encompass various data transport methods, including traditional wired networks, wireless transport (Wi-Fi and cellular), and collaborative platforms like video teleconferencing, along with the supporting hardware and software. Experience in network or system administration is also required. The Computer Network Defense Analyst shall possess the following capabilities: * Utilize information from various sources, such as intrusion detection systems, firewalls, network traffic logs, and host system logs, to identify potential vulnerabilities, respond to cyber events, and defend against possible threats.

• Develop mitigations to strengthen network defenses and protect against attacks on network infrastructure devices or systems.
• Support a wide range of data transport methods, including traditional wired networks, wireless transport (such as Wi-Fi and cellular), collaborative platforms like video teleconferencing, and the associated hardware and software.Qualifications: * Level 1:
• Associate's Degree with 4 years of experience or Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of experience
• Level 2:
• Associate's Degree with 7 years of experience or Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience, Master's Degree with 3 years of experience, or PhD with 2 years of experience
• Level 3:
• Associate's Degree with 10 years of experience or Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of experience, Master's Degree with 6 years of experience, or PhD with 4 years of experience
• Level 4: * Associate's Degree with 13 years of experience or Bachelor's Degree with 11 years of experience, Master's Degree with 9 years of experience, or PhD with 7 years of experience
• All Levels:
• 18 semester hours of military training/coursework in networking, computer science, or cyber topics is equivalent to an Associate's degree
• Degree must be in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (e.g., General Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Information Assurance, or Computer Security) Position requires active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph