Computer Network Defense Analyst Level 4 at ELEVI Associates

Maryland, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Cybersecurity, Defense, GovernmentIndustries

Requirements

Degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or 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 is equivalent to an Associate degree
Relevant 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. Additionally, experience in network or system administration
Military training equivalencies (e.g., JCAC, UCT, NWBC/INWT, Cyber Defense Operations) count toward experience (20-24 weeks = 6 months; 10-14 weeks = 3 months). Foreign language proficiency (with recent ILR scores) may satisfy some experience. Total equivalencies capped at half of required years
11 years’ applicable experience with a bachelor’s degree, OR 13 years’ applicable experience with associate degree
Fully cleared with FSPoly
Ability to quickly become a subject matter expert on a designated advanced persistent threat group
Expertise in identifying malicious cyber activity utilizing a variety of sources, customer tools, and analytic methodologies
Ability to discover, understand, and characterize infrastructure and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) utilized by cyber actors to conduct malicious cyber operations
Ability to develop signatures to discover and track malicious cyber activity to include bespoke malware and other TTPs
Ability to identify and characterize victims of malicious cyber activity
Experience translating analysis into intelligence products and ability to perform technical and analytic review of intelligence products

Responsibilities

Use information from various sources (e.g., intrusion detection systems, firewalls, network traffic logs, host system logs) to identify potential vulnerabilities, respond to cyber events, and defend against potential events
Help develop mitigations to strengthen network defenses and protect against attacks on network infrastructure devices or systems
Work across data transport possibilities, including traditional wired networks, wireless (Wi-Fi, cellular), collaborative platforms like video teleconferencing, and supporting hardware/software
Develop expertise in networking protocols and architectures, cloud security, Internet of Things protocols, and advanced network security
Collaborate with government, military, and contractor personnel to develop shared understandings of intelligence needs, mission relevance, and areas of expertise
Apply curiosity and analytical talent to form hypotheses, critically assess and choose analysis techniques, query, merge, enrich, evaluate, and pivot within data to attain and share insights
Distill, document, contextualize, and share findings—including new tradecraft—with teammates, stakeholders, and intelligence consumers

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Intrusion Detection SystemsFirewallsNetwork Traffic AnalysisHost Log AnalysisVulnerability IdentificationCyber Incident ResponseNetwork DefenseMitigation DevelopmentNetworking ProtocolsCloud SecurityIoT ProtocolsData Analysis

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What education is required for the Computer Network Defense Analyst Level 4 position?

A degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or related fields such as Computer Science, Cyber Security, or Computer Forensics is required. Up to 18 semester hours of military training/coursework in networking, computer science, or cyber topics can be equivalent to an Associate degree.

What experience is needed for this role?

Relevant experience must be in computer or information systems design/development, programming, information/cyber/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, and/or systems engineering, plus experience in network or system administration. Military training like JCAC, UCT, NWBC/INWT, or Cyber Defense Operations can count toward experience, and foreign language proficiency may substitute in some cases.

Is this a remote position or does it require on-site work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What kind of team will I be working with?

You will be part of a team working together with government, military, and contractor personnel to develop shared understandings of intelligence needs, mission relevance, and areas of expertise.

ELEVI Associates

Provides IT consulting and staffing solutions

About ELEVI Associates

ELEVI Associates specializes in delivering IT-based solutions, offering technology consulting services, IT staffing solutions, and value-added reselling of IT hardware and software products. Their expertise lies in IT professional services, staffing solutions, and technology systems and support, with a focus on maximizing the benefits of technology to meet the mission and business needs of their clients.

8820 Columbia 100 Pkwy #301, Columbia, MD 21045, USAHeadquarters

2002Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

ConsultingIndustries

11-50Employees