Computer Network Defense Analyst

Helm Point Solutions • Ft. Meade, Maryland, United States • 7m ago

Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA)
What you will be doing?
In this role, the Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) will be responsible for continuous network security monitoring, intrusion detection, and incident response actions. This role requires an individual with strong technical knowledge and experience in securing network infrastructure against known vulnerabilities, analyzing security incidents, and effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders. The CNDA professional will be passionate about network security, incident response, and forensic analysis to help defend our client’s networks and protect critical systems from ever-evolving cyber threats!

Specific Skills Needed to perform well in this role

Proficiency in a wide array of network and information security tools
Strong understanding of modern computer systems, client/server, LAN/WAN, and network management/monitoring concepts
Ability to analyze data across multiple platforms (traditional networks, cloud, IoT)
Experience securing network hardware (routers, switches, servers, etc.) against vulnerabilities
Knowledge of intrusion detection systems, firewalls, and network logs
Ability to analyze and interpret logs to identify intrusions and distinguish between false positives
Experience with network forensics, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, and computer forensics
Must work effectively independently and with others.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Punctuality – must show up and perform

What will you need for this job? Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Years Experience / Degree:
- Associate’s degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or related field from an accredited college or university plus seven (10) years of systems engineering experience. Military experience may be substituted for coursework, OR
- Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or related field from an accredited college or university plus seven (8) years of systems engineering experience, OR
- A Master’s degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or related field from an accredited college or university plus five (6) years of systems engineering experience, OR
- A PhD in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or related field from an accredited college or university plus three (4) years of systems engineering experience.
Certifications: preferred but not required

Labor Category requirements may vary with the level of experience and education. The salary range listed below is inclusive of all levels associated with this labor category.

Job Type:            Full-Time
Labor Category: CNDA 3
Salary Range:    $155,000 - $165,000
The range displayed above is a likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location, contractual requirements and may fall outside of this range.

Citizenship:         Must be a U.S. Citizen

What will differentiate you from other candidates?

Military experience (network defense, cryptologic networks, information warfare, etc,)
Certifications: CEH, GCIH, CISSO, CySA+, GCIA, OSCP
Tools: Various

About Helm Point:
Helm Point Solutions, established in 2007, is growing a woman-owned Cybersecurity & Physical Security Contractor located in Columbia, Maryland. We strive to make every employee belong, be heard and be successful in their career. This includes listening to your needs, providing rewarding and challenging opportunities, and offering tools to succeed in your current role while preparing you for advancement. We are looking for ambitious folks to join our team who want to help our customers meet their mission needs, love what they do, and be a part of a great organization.

What Helm Point offers?
In addition to a rewarding career and an active leadership team, we offer a full suite of benefits including CareFirst Gold Medical Insurance, 401K Match, Profit Sharing, Employee Cash bonuses, Annual Education and Training Allowance, a leave buy-back program, and community engagement and support. A flexible work environment, uncapped career, and personal growth opportunities.

The advertised position may be used to fill multiple positions, if you have any interest in similar types of positions, please be sure to mention it in your application.

Helm Point Solutions, Inc. does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, protected veteran status, or other non-merit factor.