Cyber Network Defense Analyst with Security Clearance

About Strategic Analytix

Strategic Analytix (SA) is an IT engineering and management consulting firm focusing on mission-critical services and solutions for the Federal Government, including the Department of Defense (DOD), the Intelligence Community (IC), and Civilian Healthcare agencies. With a reputation for innovation and development, SA is a trusted partner with unique skills and experiences. We are dedicated to serving our clients' missions through full life cycle development and mission support, particularly in areas like cybersecurity, systems engineering, programmatic, and acquisition support. Our team includes specialists with various credentials, including Top Secret/SCI security clearances, post-graduate degrees, and professional certifications.

Strategic Analytix is a privately held minority-owned, small business headquartered in Fulton, MD, just outside of Baltimore and Washington D.C.

Job Description

Strategic Analytix is seeking a skilled Cyber Network Defense Analyst (CNDA). The CNDA will utilize information gathered from various sources (e.g., intrusion detection systems, firewalls, network traffic logs, and host system logs) to identify potential vulnerabilities, respond to cyber incidents, and defend against potential threats. The role involves developing mitigations to enhance network defenses and protect against attacks on network infrastructure devices or systems. Work responsibilities may encompass diverse data transport methods, including traditional wired networks, wireless transport (Wi-Fi and cellular), collaborative platforms (such as video conferencing), and the hardware and software supporting these technologies.

Requirements

• Experience in computer or information systems design/development, programming, information/cyber/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, and/or systems engineering.
• Experience in network or system administration.

Qualifications

• Clearance Level: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.
• Experience: Skill Levels:
  • Level 1: AA degree + 4 years OR B.A. degree + 2 years
  • Level 2: AA + 7 yrs OR B.A. + 5 yrs OR Masters + 3 yrs OR Doctorate + 2 yrs
  • Level 3: AA + 10 yrs OR B.A. + 8 yrs OR Masters + 6 yrs OR PhD + 4 yrs
  • Level 4: AA + 13 yrs OR B.A. + 11 yrs OR Masters + 9 yrs OR PhD + 7 yrs

Education

Requires a degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (e.g., General Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Information Assurance, or Computer Security).

Up to 18 semester hours of military training/coursework in networking, computer science, or cyber topics may be equivalent to an Associate degree. If not credited toward education requirements, completion of military training in a relevant area such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis Course), Undergraduate Cyber Training (UCT), Network Warfare Bridge Course (NWBC)/Intermediate Network Warfare Training (INWT), Cyber Defense Operations will be considered towards relevant experience requirement (i.e., 20-24 week courses will count as 6 months of experience, 10-14 weeks will count as 3 months of experience).

Relevant Certifications or Specialized Training

• JCAC graduate
• CEH
• CFR
• CySA+
• GCIH
• CNDSP

Foreign Language Proficiency

Recent Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) scores are required to substantiate proficiency level (e.g., Russian, L 2+ / R3).