Computer Network Defense (CND) Analyst *ALL LEVELS*

Link, LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Fort Meade is seeking a Computer Network Defense (CND) Analyst. In this role, you will analyze and protect network systems from vulnerabilities and threats while collaborating with government and military teams. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in network security. This position involves developing mitigations and supporting various data transport methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience for Level 1.
• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience for Level 2.
• Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience for Level 3.
• Bachelor's degree and at least 11 years of experience for Level 4.

Responsibilities

• Develop mitigations to strengthen network defenses.
• Support various data transport methods including wired, wireless, and collaborative platforms.
• Develop expertise in cloud security and advanced network security.
• Work as part of a team to understand intelligence needs.
• Apply analytical skills to assess and choose analysis techniques.
• Document and share findings with stakeholders.

Skills

Network security analysis

Vulnerability assessment

Threat detection

Firewall administration

Encryption technologies

Networking protocols

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Network Engineering or related field

Job description

The Computer Network Defense (CND) Analyst will analyze, map, protect or discover vulnerabilities, intrusions, and threats in computer network systems. Conduct computer/network security. Conduct target development and understand all aspects of computer/network security, including firewall administration, encryption technologies and network protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop mitigations to strengthen network defenses and protect against attacks on network infrastructure devices or systems.
• Support a wide range of data transport possibilities, such as traditional wired networks, wireless transport (including Wi‑Fi and cellular), collaborative platforms such as video teleconferencing, and the hardware and software that enable it all.
• Develop expertise in networking protocols and architectures, cloud security, Internet of Things protocols, and advanced network security.
• Work as part of a team, with government, military, and contractor personnel to develop shared understanding of intelligence needs, mission relevance, and areas of expertise.
• Apply analytical skills to form hypotheses, critically assess and choose analysis techniques, then query, merge, enrich, evaluate, and pivot within data to attain and share insights.
• Distill, document, contextualize and share findings-including any new tradecraft developed with teammates, stakeholders, and intelligence consumers.

Qualifications

• Level 1: Bachelors Degree + 2 years of experience
• Level 2: Bachelors Degree + 5 years of experience
• Level 3: Bachelors Degree + 8 years of experience
• Level 4: Bachelors Degree + 11 years of experience
• Degree Field: 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).