TS/SCI Cyber Defense Analyst — Elite National Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Plan

Flex Leave

Virtual Office Reimbursement

Profit-Sharing Bonus

Referral Bonus

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Training Budget

Job summary

Set of X is actively seeking experienced Computer Network Defense Analysts (CNDAs) to support critical Intelligence Community missions. You will operate on the frontlines of cybersecurity, detecting threats and strengthening defenses to protect national security systems.

Responsibilities include monitoring security data, developing mitigations, and collaborating with government and contractor teams. A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field is required.
• Experience in cyber, information security, systems engineering, or software development.
• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze data from IDS, firewalls, and logs to identify threats and respond.
• Develop mitigations to strengthen network defenses.
• Support diverse networks including wired, Wi-Fi/cellular, and collaborative platforms.
• Analyze large data sets to identify patterns and inform decisions.
• Collaborate with government, military, and contractor teams on objectives.
• Document findings and communicate new analytic methods.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Vulnerability analysis

Incident response

Network administration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering or related STEM

Military training relevant to cyber roles

Job description

Set of X is actively seeking experienced Computer Network Defense Analysts (CNDAs) to support critical Intelligence Community missions. You will operate on the frontlines of cybersecurity, detecting threats and strengthening defenses to protect national security systems.

Responsibilities include monitoring security data, developing mitigations, and collaborating with government and contractor teams. A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required for this role.