Cyber Defense Analyst for National Security

National Security Agency Inc; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 87,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

National Security Agency seeks Computer Network Defense Analysts to safeguard the nation’s critical infrastructure and DoD networks. You will detect vulnerabilities, perform analyses, craft mitigations, and develop cybersecurity products for NSA’s own systems and defenses.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in network engineering, information security, vulnerability analysis, and incident response, with the ability to educate customers and collaborate across teams on high-security

Qualifications

• Degree in Network Engineering, IT or related field
• Experience in computer/information systems design or cybersecurity
• Experience in vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, or incident response
• Military training in JCAC/UCT/NWBC/INWT/CDO counted toward experience

Responsibilities

• Identify vulnerabilities and craft mitigations
• Deliver analyses and educate customers to prevent threats
• Develop cybersecurity products for NSA assets
• Provide incident response for high-security systems

Skills

Network analysis

Network protocol analysis

Network Signature development

Operating system administration

Network security

Incident response

Computer forensics

Vulnerability analysis

Software reverse engineering

Scripting/programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering or related field

Tools

Snort

Suricata

Job description

National Security Agency seeks Computer Network Defense Analysts to safeguard the nation’s critical infrastructure and DoD networks. You will detect vulnerabilities, perform analyses, craft mitigations, and develop cybersecurity products for NSA’s own systems and defenses.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in network engineering, information security, vulnerability analysis, and incident response, with the ability to educate customers and collaborate across teams on high-security