Computer Network Defense (CND) Analyst with Security Clearance

Caelum Research Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Caelum Research Corporation seeks a Computer Network Defense Analyst in Columbus, OH to protect and monitor networks, respond to CND alerts, and provide technical analysis for IA tools. A TS clearance with SCI eligibility is required, along with applicable DoD certifications.

The role emphasizes defense-in-depth implementation, incident documentation, and collaboration with cybersecurity teams. On-site, full-time position with strict security requirements and specialized training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Five years of relevant experience or related formal education.
• Two years of experience performing root cause analysis of cybersecurity events and incidents.
• Two years of experience analyzing network traffic and/or system logs.
• Must possess a current DOD Top Secret Clearance and be eligible for SCI access.
• DOD Approved 8570/8140 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level II.
• DOD Approved 8570/8140 CSSP Certification: CSSP-IR.
• Must possess written and verbal skills to document and brief Cybersecurity Incidents.
• Working knowledge of at least two cybersecurity areas: Firewall, IDS/IPS, Host-based antivirus, Vulnerability Management, Forensics, Malware Analysis, Device Hardening.
• Understanding of Defense-in-Depth
• Ability to build and read scripts in languages such as Perl, Bash, PowerShell, Ruby, Python

Responsibilities

• Protect, monitor, detect and respond to unauthorized activity within assigned information systems and computer networks.
• Respond to a CND alert or emerging situational awareness/threat.
• Provide technical analysis and sustainment support for IA tools and applications.
• Assist with Defense-In-Depth signatures and perimeter defense controls to diminish network threats.

Skills

Cybersecurity analysis

Incident response

Network traffic analysis

Scripting (Python, PowerShell, Perl,/B

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Five years of relevant experience

Tools

Firewall

IDS/IPS

Forensics

Malware analysis

Job description

Position Title: Computer Network Defense (CND) Analyst

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Security Clearance (Required): DOD Top Secret Clearance w/SCI eligibility

Type of Position: Full-Time On-Site Position. No remote work or telework

Description:

Requirements

Performs actions to protect, monitor, detect and respond to unauthorized activity within assigned information systems and computer networks. Employs Cybersecurity capabilities and deliberate actions to respond to a CND alert or emerging situational awareness/threat. Serves as an expert on CND requirements and compliance to such requirements by using IA tools and techniques to perform compliance analysis and correlation, tracking and remediation, coordination and escalating CND non-compliance. Provides technical analysis and sustainment support for the enterprise for IA tools and applications and assists with the application of Defense-In-Depth signatures and perimeter defense controls to diminish network threats.

Requirements:

• Five (5) years of relevant experience or related formal education
• Two (2) years of experience performing root cause analysis of cybersecurity events and incidents
• Two (2) years of experience analyzing network traffic and/or system logs
• Must possess a current DOD Top Secret Clearance and be eligible for SCI access
• DOD Approved 8570/8140 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level II (acceptable certifications are: CompTIA Sec+ CE, CompTIA CySA+, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP)
• DOD Approved 8570/8140 CSSP Certification: CSSP-IR (acceptable certifications are: CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA PenTest+, CEH, CFR, GCFA, GCIH and SCYBER)
• Must possess written and verbal skills to appropriately document and brief Cybersecurity Incidents
• Working knowledge of at least two cybersecurity areas: - Firewall - IDS/IPS - Host based antivirus - Vulnerability Management - Forensics - Malware Analysis - Device Hardening
• Understanding of Defense-in-Depth
• Ability to build and read scripts in languages such as Perl, Bash, Powershell, Ruby, Python