Senior Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA)

InvestedintheMission; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 84,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) role at AeroVironment is a frontline position responsible for protecting critical systems through cybersecurity, network defense, and traffic analysis. You will detect, respond to, and prevent threats in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities include designing cybersecurity solutions, conducting vulnerability analysis and forensics, and performing systems/network administration to safeguard information assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Technology or related STEM discipline or equivalent combination of education, and experience.
• Minimum 8+ 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 vulnerabilities, respond to active cyber events, and defend against emerging threats.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

8+ years experience

TS/SCI with polygraph

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Technology or related STEM

Job description

The Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) role at AeroVironment is a frontline position responsible for protecting critical systems through cybersecurity, network defense, and traffic analysis. You will detect, respond to, and prevent threats in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities include designing cybersecurity solutions, conducting vulnerability analysis and forensics, and performing systems/network administration to safeguard information assets.