Computer Network Defense Analyst

For the OPS Consulting team, ‘the power to help’ means helping our clients, helping serve the mission, helping our employees and their families, and helping the community. Headquartered in Hanover, MD., OPS Consulting has over two decades of experience specializing in the most mission-critical operations. We are thought leaders and innovators. The ingenuity of our developers, engineers, cyber experts, linguists, and analysts are dedicated to empowering our clients, fulfilling The Mission, and remaining trusted leaders and advisers in national security and technology solutions.

We are looking for a Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA)to join a growing team in multiple locations such as Annapolis Junction, MD and Salt Lake City, UT. 

Responsibilities:

• Use information collected from a variety of sources (e.g., intrusion detection systems, firewalls, network traffic logs, and host system logs) to identify potential vulnerabilities, respond to cyber events that occur, and defend against events that might occur.
• Help develop mitigations to strengthen network defenses and protect against attacks on network infrastructure devices or systems.
• Work with data transport, such as traditional wired networks, wireless transport (including Wi-Fi and cellular), collaborative platforms such as video teleconferencing, and the hardware and software that support it all.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Network Engineering, System Engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years demonstrated experience within the Department of Defense (DoD) as a Computer Network Defense Analyst.
• CNDAs must have experience in network or system administration.
• Experience with Computer or information systems design/development, programming, information/cyber/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, and/or systems engineering.
• Foreign Language may count toward experience requirements.

Desired:

• Relevant Certs or Specialized Training would include (but not limited to): JCAC graduate, CEH, CFR, CySA+, GCIH, CNDSP

Security Clearance:

• A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

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