Cyber Defense Analyst I — TS/SCI Frontline Defender

AeroVironment, Inc.; Georgetown (MD); On-site; USD 84,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical,Dental,Vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Computer Network Defense Analyst to protect critical systems by applying cybersecurity, network defense, and traffic analysis expertise. The role focuses on detecting, responding, and preventing threats across complex environments.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor’s in a STEM field, 2+ years of related experience, and an active TS/SCI with polygraph. AV offers comprehensive benefits and a dynamic, mission-focused team in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Technology or related STEM discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience.
• An active TS/SCI with polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop computer or information systems, including programming and network/cybersecurity solutions.
• Conduct vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, and information assurance.
• Perform systems engineering and network/system administration.
• Analyze data from multiple sources (IDS, firewalls, traffic logs, host logs) to identify vulnerabilities, respond to cyber events, and defend against threats.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Network defense

Traffic analysis

Vulnerability analysis

Penetration testing

Information assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Technology or related STEM discipline

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Computer Network Defense Analyst to protect critical systems by applying cybersecurity, network defense, and traffic analysis expertise. The role focuses on detecting, responding, and preventing threats across complex environments.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor’s in a STEM field, 2+ years of related experience, and an active TS/SCI with polygraph. AV offers comprehensive benefits and a dynamic, mission-focused team in the United States.