Computer Network Evaluator (CND)

Que Technology Group; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental/Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation days 25

Job summary

Que Technology Group is seeking a Principal Network Evaluator to support a Computer Network Defense mission. The role involves identifying vulnerabilities, investigating cyber threats, and providing actionable recommendations to strengthen enterprise security for government stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will perform vulnerability assessments, analyze network traffic, and document analytic findings to guide defense operations and mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 11 years of relevant experience, or equivalent.
• Experience with computer network defense, vulnerability assessment, incident response, packet analysis, network protocols, SIEM technologies, and cybersecurity analysis.
• Strong networking knowledge and analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience researching system vulnerabilities and developing mitigation strategies.
• Practical experience with Splunk and Elastic.

Responsibilities

• Mission Focus: conduct proactive computer network defense by analyzing systems and networks to identify vulnerabilities, detect intrusions, monitor security events, and develop action plans to mitigate threats.
• Technical Proficiency: perform vulnerability assessments, analyze network traffic and logs, conduct packet analysis, research emerging vulnerabilities, and produce reports for government stakeholders.

Skills

Computer network defense

Vulnerability assessment

Incident response

Packet analysis

Network protocols

SIEM technologies

Cybersecurity analysis

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree + 11 years experience or equivalent

Tools

Splunk

Elastic

Wireshark

tcpdump

Job description

Que Technology Group is seeking a motivated Principal Network Evaluator to support an exciting Computer Network Defense mission. Evaluator will work closely with Government stakeholders to identify vulnerabilities, investigate cyber threats, conduct network defense operations, and provide actionable recommendations that strengthen enterprise security and mission capabilities.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Mission Focus: Conduct proactive computer network defense activities by analyzing systems and networks to identify vulnerabilities, detect network intrusions, monitor security events, assess attack surfaces, and develop operational courses of action to mitigate cyber threats.
• Technical Proficiency: Perform vulnerability assessments using industry-standard tools and techniques, analyze network traffic and audit logs, conduct packet analysis, research emerging technologies and vulnerabilities, support digital forensics and exploitation activities, document analytic findings, and produce comprehensive reports and recommendations for Government stakeholders.

Que Technology Group is seeking a motivated Principal Network Evaluator to support an exciting Computer Network Defense mission. Evaluator will work closely with Government stakeholders to identify vulnerabilities, investigate cyber threats, conduct network defense operations, and provide actionable recommendations that strengthen enterprise security and mission capabilities.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Mission Focus: Conduct proactive computer network defense activities by analyzing systems and networks to identify vulnerabilities, detect network intrusions, monitor security events, assess attack surfaces, and develop operational courses of action to mitigate cyber threats.
• Technical Proficiency: Perform vulnerability assessments using industry-standard tools and techniques, analyze network traffic and audit logs, conduct packet analysis, research emerging technologies and vulnerabilities, support digital forensics and exploitation activities, document analytic findings, and produce comprehensive reports and recommendations for Government stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 11-years of relevant experience, or equivalent.
• Experience with computer network defense, vulnerability assessment, incident response, packet analysis, network protocols, SIEM technologies, and cybersecurity analysis.
• Strong networking knowledge and analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience researching system vulnerabilities and developing mitigation strategies.
• Practical experience with Splunk and Elastic.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Wireshark, tcpdump, or similar network analysis and SIEM tools.
• Knowledge of digital forensics, intrusion detection systems, vulnerability scanning technologies, MITRE ATT&CK, NIST cybersecurity frameworks, and scripting languages.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (Security+, CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, GCFA, CISSP, or equivalent).

Security Clearance

• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary
• Company Medical/Dental/Vision plans - Company paid
• Short-term Disability, Long-term disability and Life Insurance - Company paid
• Business/ First Class travel upgrade for 7 hour or longer flights & company card will be provided for expenses
• Vacation / Personal days granted at 25 days per year
• Paid Federal Holidays - 11 days
• $5,000 Annual Professional Development Fund plus 40 paid hours if in class
• 401K with 6% company match; all contributions are immediately vested by Employee
• Employee will be paid a bonus of $10,000 per employee hired based on their referral
• Up to 3 paid Code Red days due to customer closure

Que Technology Group, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.