Cyber Defense Analyst (TS/SCI) — Mission-Centric Ops

Acclaim Technical Services, Inc.; Annapolis (MD); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP company

Top workplace recognition

Job summary

Acclaim Technical Services, Inc. (ATS) seeks a Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) at multiple levels to support IC missions from Annapolis Junction, MD. A current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

The role emphasizes network security analysis, vulnerability assessment, and development of tradecraft in a collaborative government/contractor environment with strong employee ownership through an ESOP.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Education: Degree in Computer Science or related field with CS coursework.
• Relevant experience in computer/information systems design/development/analysis roles.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate target opportunities using all source data to map target networks and assist in exploitation plans.
• Analyze SIGINT and cybersecurity data across OSI stack and understand IP core infrastructure and traffic movements.
• Develop new tradecraft as technologies evolve.
• Collaborate with government, military, and contractor personnel to align intelligence needs with capabilities.
• Form hypotheses, assess analysis techniques, and merge/enrich/pivot data to gain insights.
• Distill and share findings with teammates, stakeholders, and intelligence consumers.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Polygraph

Cyber/Network security

Education

CS degree

Engineering/Math related with CS coursework

Job description

Acclaim Technical Services, Inc. (ATS) seeks a Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) at multiple levels to support IC missions from Annapolis Junction, MD. A current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

The role emphasizes network security analysis, vulnerability assessment, and development of tradecraft in a collaborative government/contractor environment with strong employee ownership through an ESOP.