Cyber Defense Analyst: Threat Detection & Response

InvestedintheMission; Jessup (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 seeks a Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) to defend critical systems by applying expertise in cybersecurity, network defense, and traffic analysis to detect, respond, and prevent threats. The primary duties include designing and developing cybersecurity solutions and conducting vulnerability testing to maintain robust defenses.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 2+ years of relevant experience, and an active TS/SCI with polygraph.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph required.

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 (intrusion detection systems, firewalls, traffic logs, host system logs) to identify vulnerabilities, respond to active cyber events, and defend against emerging threats.

Skills

Minimum 2+ years experience

Education

Active TS/SCI with polygraph

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

Job description

AeroVironment seeks a Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) to defend critical systems by applying expertise in cybersecurity, network defense, and traffic analysis to detect, respond, and prevent threats. The primary duties include designing and developing cybersecurity solutions and conducting vulnerability testing to maintain robust defenses.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 2+ years of relevant experience, and an active TS/SCI with polygraph.