Elite CNDA: TS/SCI + Polygraph in National Security Defense

Set Of X; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock plan

Flex Leave and Exchange Plan

Virtual Office Compensation

Fringe Benefit Mall

Profit-Sharing Cash Bonus

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Set of X seeks experienced Computer Network Defense Analysts (CNDAs) to support critical Intelligence Community missions. You will operate on the frontlines of cybersecurity, detecting threats, strengthening defenses, and protecting national security systems alongside elite cyber professionals.

Responsibilities include monitoring IDS, firewalls, and logs; developing mitigations; supporting diverse networks; and collaborating with government and contractor teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or related STEM field.
• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
• Relevant military training may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in cyber, information security, systems engineering, or software development.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze data from intrusion detection systems, firewalls, and network/host logs to identify vulnerabilities and respond to cyber threats.
• Develop and implement mitigations to strengthen network defenses and protect critical infrastructure.
• Support diverse network environments, including wired, wireless (Wi-Fi/cellular), and collaborative platforms.
• Analyze large data sets to identify patterns, generate insights, and inform mission decisions.
• Collaborate with government, military, and contractor teams to support intelligence objectives.
• Document and communicate findings, including new analytic methods and tradecraft.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Vulnerability analysis

Incident response

Data analysis

Network administration

Foreign language

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM field

Job description

Set of X seeks experienced Computer Network Defense Analysts (CNDAs) to support critical Intelligence Community missions. You will operate on the frontlines of cybersecurity, detecting threats, strengthening defenses, and protecting national security systems alongside elite cyber professionals.

Responsibilities include monitoring IDS, firewalls, and logs; developing mitigations; supporting diverse networks; and collaborating with government and contractor teams.