Computer Network Defense Analyst-Mid

Computer Network Defense Analyst-Mid Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States At Net Sage, we are more than a government contractor—we are a mission-focused partner dedicated to advancing national security through exceptional cyber expertise. We believe our success begins with our people, which is why we invest in and care for our employees. We know that employee retention is mission continuity, and we are committed to building long-term careers where our people can grow alongside our customers' evolving missions. Our employees enjoy meaningful work, competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, and opportunities to expand their skills across multiple mission areas. Due to the sensitive nature of the work we support, some job descriptions intentionally provide a high-level overview of the role. If you'd like to learn more about a particular opportunity, we encourage you to apply directly or connect with us to discuss how your experience aligns with our mission and explore where you can make an impact. Job Description:We are seeking a Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) to support a mission-critical program. In this role, you will work closely with other analysts and mission stakeholders to analyze systems and network activity to identify vulnerabilities, assess unauthorized activity across enterprise environments, investigate security events, and de-obfuscate data. Additionally, you will analyze system alerts and provide actionable recommendations that improve the security posture and operational effectiveness of customer systems. The ideal candidate for this position will have a strong foundation in computer network defense and experience safeguarding mission-critical environments through proactive analysis and incident response. Please consider applying if you meet the following qualifications. Required Qualifications:TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance. An Associate of Science (A.S.); Bachelor of Science (B.S.); Master of Science (M.S.); or Doctorate (Ph. D.) degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field such as Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Forensics, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Information Assurance, or Computer Security. Minimum years of relevant experience based on education:A.S. + 7 yearsB.S. + 5 yearsM.S. + 3 years Ph. D. + 2 years Relevant experience in one or more of the following areas:Computer or information systems design and development Software development or programming Information, cyber, or network security Vulnerability analysis Penetration testing Computer forensics Information assurance Systems engineering Experience with network and/or system administration. Experience collecting information from multiple sources including intrusion detection systems (IDS), firewalls, network traffic logs, and host system logs. Experience developing mitigation strategies to strengthen network defenses and protect enterprise systems and network infrastructure from cyber threats. Demonstrated experience working with a variety of networking and communications technologies, including traditional wired networks, wireless communications (Wi-Fi and cellular), collaboration platforms such as video teleconferencing (VTC), and the hardware and software that support these environments.