Cyber Defense Analyst: Network & Incident Response

CNSS • National Security Systems; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CNSS • National Security Systems seeks Computer Network Defense Analysts to protect U.S. National Security Systems. Roles cover vulnerability analysis, cyber threat mitigation, and education of customers across NSA assets.

Entry to senior levels align with degrees and years of relevant experience; candidates may provide military cyber training in lieu of formal experience. Strong programming and reverse-engineering skills are valued.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a relevant degree and be prepared for security clearances.
• Experience in cyber/network security, vulnerability analysis or incident response is valued.
• Military cyber training may count toward experience requirements.
• Strong analytical and team collaboration skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Identify vulnerabilities and threats across networks and systems.
• Develop cybersecurity analyses and mitigation recommendations.
• Educate customers on cyber threat prevention and response.
• Support continuous monitoring and incident response for critical assets.
• Create and refine network signatures and tooling for detection.

Skills

Network analysis

Protocol analysis

Incident response

Forensics

Scripting/programming

Vulnerability analysis

Malware analysis

Reverse engineering

Network administration

Low level packet analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, IT or related field

Associate’s degree + 2 years of relevant experience

18 semester hours of military cyber training + 2 years relevant experience

Tools

Ghidra

IDA Pro

Snort

Suricata

Job description

CNSS • National Security Systems seeks Computer Network Defense Analysts to protect U.S. National Security Systems. Roles cover vulnerability analysis, cyber threat mitigation, and education of customers across NSA assets.

Entry to senior levels align with degrees and years of relevant experience; candidates may provide military cyber training in lieu of formal experience. Strong programming and reverse-engineering skills are valued.