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Stealth

Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) [28760]

Stealth, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509


Current

SECRET Security Clearance Required

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SECRET Security Clearance!The Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) is responsible for implementing and enforcing national, DOD (8500.01, 6510, etc.), and MDA security policies and directives. The CNDA is responsible for continuous network security monitoring, intrusion detection, and incident response actions to defend the C2BMC component of the Ballistic Missile Defense Communications Network (BMD COMNET) and C2BMC mission systems and services. Develops a network defense visibility display and directs/executes time sensitive adjustments to the network security posture to minimize or counter operational risk. The CNDA collects stores and presents data and metrics for use by senior leaders to conduct Operational Risk Management (ORM) decisions on the network security posture and perform proactive security functions established to assist BMD organizations in deterring, detecting, isolating, containing, and recovering from information system (IS) and network security intrusions and mitigating known network vulnerabilities. The CNDA operates and administers the BMD provided computer network defense suite of tools, to include firewalls, correlated log analysis, intruder alert and related services to protect BMD COMNET infrastructure and information services from internal and external threats. Performs other related duties and assignments as required.Experience:Entry-level to experienced, but still a learner.Advanced degree and 0-1+ year experience or bachelors degree and 0-3+ years experience or equivalentExperience solving problems of limited to moderate scope and complexity, work is closely supervised following established policies and procedures or under very general supervision; must be able to communicate with internal and external customers of various levels and roles within the group. Detail oriented - errors in judgment would normally require a moderate expenditure of resources to rectify.Must possess a DoD 8570 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA) and maintain certification for the full contract period.Minimum Active DoD Secret Clearance.Technical Knowledge:Knowledge of and practical experience in the usage of an array of network and information security toolsKnowledge of modern computer systems, client/server, LAN/WAN and Network concepts, modern network management and monitoring conceptsKnowledge of hardware (Routers, CSU/DSU, bridges, multiplexers, servers and switches configuration)Previous experience in the monitoring/management of intrusion detection systems and firewall devices, to include SideWinder, ArcSight, HBSS and/or TripwireExperience securing network gear against known vulnerabilitiesRequired:Must be capable of obtaining a TS/SCI clearance and getting in indoctrinated into a higher than secret programAbility to recognize known worms/viruses based on their signaturesAbility to recognize network intrusion events and to differentiate false positivesAbility to recognize successful intrusions and compromises through review and analysis of relevant event logs and other detailed information.Desired Skills:TS/SCI PreferredCertified Ethical Hacker certificationUnix and/or Microsoft operation system training#CyberSecurity#NetworkSecurity#DefenseJobs#SecretClearance#SecurityClearance#ColoradoSpringsJobs#CyberDefense#DODJobs#InfoSec#CNDAnalyst#IntrusionDetection#TS_SCI#FirewallSecurity#DoD8570#CertifiedEthicalHacker#NetworkMonitoring#CyberThreats#SecurityCertification#CyberOperations#NetworkDefense