Senior Computer Network Defense Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401K with company matching

9/80 schedule

Paid holidays

Job summary

The primary role of the Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) at AeroVironment, Inc. is to protect critical systems by applying expertise in cybersecurity, network defense, and traffic analysis to detect, respond, and prevent threats.

Responsibilities include designing and developing cybersecurity solutions, conducting vulnerability analysis and penetration testing, performing systems engineering, and analyzing data from IDS, firewalls, and logs to defend against threats.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Technology or related STEM discipline or equivalent combination of education, and experience
• Minimum 11+ 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 (intrusion detection systems, firewalls, traffic logs, host system logs) to: Identify potential vulnerabilities, Respond to active cyber events, and Defend against emerging threats

Skills

Cybersecurity

Network defense

Traffic analysis

Vulnerability analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Technology or related STEM discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

The primary role of the Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) at AeroVironment, Inc. is to protect critical systems by applying expertise in cybersecurity, network defense, and traffic analysis to detect, respond, and prevent threats.

Responsibilities include designing and developing cybersecurity solutions, conducting vulnerability analysis and penetration testing, performing systems engineering, and analyzing data from IDS, firewalls, and logs to defend against threats.