Location: Ft. Meade / Annapolis Junction Maryland Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Required
Protect our nations critical networks. Peratons Cyber Mission business unit provides the Intelligence Community with mission-essential SIGINT and Cyber expertise. Join a team of elite professionals developing next-generation cybersecurity solutions that safeguard national security.
What Youll Do
As a Computer Network Defense Analyst you will apply advanced analytical and technical skills to defend monitor and secure national networks. Responsibilities may include:
Detect analyze and respond to cyber threats using data from intrusion detection systems firewalls network traffic logs and host system logs.
Develop and implement mitigations to strengthen network defenses and prevent attacks on network infrastructure devices or systems.
Support multiple data transport environments including wired networks wireless (Wi-Fi/cellular) collaborative platforms and related hardware/software.
Build expertise in networking protocols architectures cloud security IoT protocols and advanced network defense techniques.
Collaborate with government military and contractor personnel to align intelligence priorities mission needs and technical expertise.
Apply analytical methods to form hypotheses assess and select techniques query and enrich data and pivot as needed to provide actionable insights.
Document contextualize and communicate findingsincluding newly developed tradecraftto teammates stakeholders and intelligence consumers.
#NextGenFF
#AJCM
#MDFSP
Qualifications
What You Bring
Required Qualifications:
Experience and Education:
10 years with an Associates degree OR
8 years with a Bachelors degree OR
6 years with a Masters degree OR
4 years with a Ph.D.
Relevant experience includes computer/information systems design software/hardware engineering network security vulnerability analysis penetration testing digital forensics information assurance or systems engineering.
Completion of military cyber training programs such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis Course) UCT NWBC INWT or Cyber Defense Operations may be credited toward experience requirements. For example the 2024-week JCAC course may count as up to six (6) months of experience or be considered equivalent to a technical Associates degree.
Foreign language proficiency (DLPT-verified) may be considered relevant experience.
Network or system administration experience is required.
Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required.
Desired Qualifications:
Degree in Network Engineering Systems Engineering Information Technology Computer Science Cybersecurity Computer Forensics or related field.
Strong knowledge of network security concepts firewall administration encryption technologies and network protocols.
Ability to conduct computer/network security assessments and target development.
Experience developing new tradecraft to meet evolving mission challenges.
Why Join Peraton
This critical National Security role is eligible for Peratons premier benefits package designed to recognize and support the professionals safeguarding our nation. A few highlights:
280 hours of annual leave (5 weeks of PTO & 2 weeks of holiday)
Heavily subsidized health and wellness coverage for you and your dependents
Annual Critical Skills Bonus
Join an elite team where your work directly impacts national security while enjoying top-tier benefits and recognition.
Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
$135000 - $216000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position the individuals experience education knowledge skills and competencies as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position employees may be eligible for overtime shift differential and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
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EEO: Equal opportunity employer including disability and protected veterans or other characteristics protected by law.
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ResponsibilitiesComputer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA3)Location: Ft. Meade / Annapolis Junction MarylandClearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph RequiredProtect our nations critical networks. Peratons Cyber Mission business unit provides the Intelligence Community with mission-essential SIGINT and C...
Responsibilities
Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA3)
Location: Ft. Meade / Annapolis Junction Maryland Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Required
Protect our nations critical networks. Peratons Cyber Mission business unit provides the Intelligence Community with mission-essential SIGINT and Cyber expertise. Join a team of elite professionals developing next-generation cybersecurity solutions that safeguard national security.
What Youll Do
As a Computer Network Defense Analyst you will apply advanced analytical and technical skills to defend monitor and secure national networks. Responsibilities may include:
Detect analyze and respond to cyber threats using data from intrusion detection systems firewalls network traffic logs and host system logs.
Develop and implement mitigations to strengthen network defenses and prevent attacks on network infrastructure devices or systems.
Support multiple data transport environments including wired networks wireless (Wi-Fi/cellular) collaborative platforms and related hardware/software.
Build expertise in networking protocols architectures cloud security IoT protocols and advanced network defense techniques.
Collaborate with government military and contractor personnel to align intelligence priorities mission needs and technical expertise.
Apply analytical methods to form hypotheses assess and select techniques query and enrich data and pivot as needed to provide actionable insights.
Document contextualize and communicate findingsincluding newly developed tradecraftto teammates stakeholders and intelligence consumers.
#NextGenFF
#AJCM
#MDFSP
Qualifications
What You Bring
Required Qualifications:
Experience and Education:
10 years with an Associates degree OR
8 years with a Bachelors degree OR
6 years with a Masters degree OR
4 years with a Ph.D.
Relevant experience includes computer/information systems design software/hardware engineering network security vulnerability analysis penetration testing digital forensics information assurance or systems engineering.
Completion of military cyber training programs such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis Course) UCT NWBC INWT or Cyber Defense Operations may be credited toward experience requirements. For example the 2024-week JCAC course may count as up to six (6) months of experience or be considered equivalent to a technical Associates degree.
Foreign language proficiency (DLPT-verified) may be considered relevant experience.
Network or system administration experience is required.
Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required.
Desired Qualifications:
Degree in Network Engineering Systems Engineering Information Technology Computer Science Cybersecurity Computer Forensics or related field.
Strong knowledge of network security concepts firewall administration encryption technologies and network protocols.
Ability to conduct computer/network security assessments and target development.
Experience developing new tradecraft to meet evolving mission challenges.
Why Join Peraton
This critical National Security role is eligible for Peratons premier benefits package designed to recognize and support the professionals safeguarding our nation. A few highlights:
280 hours of annual leave (5 weeks of PTO & 2 weeks of holiday)
Heavily subsidized health and wellness coverage for you and your dependents
Annual Critical Skills Bonus
Join an elite team where your work directly impacts national security while enjoying top-tier benefits and recognition.
Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
$135000 - $216000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position the individuals experience education knowledge skills and competencies as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position employees may be eligible for overtime shift differential and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer including disability and protected veterans or other characteristics protected by law.
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