Sentar Inc.
Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA): Level 1-4
Sentar Inc., Fort George Meade, Maryland, United States,
Sentar is dedicated to developing the critical talent that the connected world demands to create solutions to address the convergence of cybersecurity, intelligence, analytics, and systems engineering. We invite you to join the small business team where you can build, innovate, and secure your career.Sentar is seeking Computer Network Defense Analysts (CNDA) in Ft. Meade.Role Description: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.Your work may span the gamut of data transport possibilities, 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.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.Apply your innate curiosity and analytical talent to form hypotheses, critically assess and choose analysis techniques, then query, merge, enrich, evaluate, and pivot within data to attain and share insights.Distill, document, contextualize and share your findings--including any new tradecraft that you develop--with teammates, stakeholders, and intelligence consumers.Requirements:Clearance:
Active TS/SCI with polygraphEducation:
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.Experience:
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. Additionally, must have experience in network or system administration. 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- to 24-week courses will count as 6 months of experience; 10-14 weeks will count as 3 months of experience). In some cases, foreign language proficiency may also be used to satisfy experience requirements; recent Interagency language Roundtable (ILR) scores are required to substantiate your proficiency level. The total of all experience equivalencies is capped at half of the required years of experience.Level 1
2 years’ applicable experience with a bachelor’s degree, OR4 years’ applicable experience with an associate degree
Level 2
2 years’ applicable experience with a PhD, OR3 years’ applicable experience with a master’s degree, OR5 years’ applicable experience with a bachelor’s degree, OR7 years’ applicable experience with an associate degree
Level 3
4 years’ applicable experience with a PhD, OR6 years’ applicable experience with a master’s degree, OR8 years’ applicable experience with a bachelor’s degree, OR10 years’ applicable experience with an associate degree
Level 4
7 years’ applicable experience with a PhD, OR9 years’ applicable experience with a master’s degree, OR11 years’ applicable experience with a bachelor’s degree, OR13 years’ applicable experience with an associate degree
Benefits at Sentar:In addition to a great culture, Sentar offers a comprehensive benefits package to support employees and their families! Cigna Health Insurance, Guardian Vision and Dental Insurance, and Life/Accident/Disability insurance options through Mutual of Omaha give our employees options and comprehensive coverage while keeping out of pocket costs low. Sentar is also happy to offer a healthy match employee contributions through the Fidelity 401(k) plan. Time off your thing? Sentar offers a PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service. Sentar invests in our people - we offer a robust professional development and education assistance plan, to help our employees reach the next level. Reach out to your recruiter to learn more!Sentar is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with DisabilitiesWe want you to build your career at Sentar, so if you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable workplace accommodation applying for a job or at any point in the employment process, contact the Recruiting Manager. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Thank you for considering Sentar in your employment search.Build, Innovate, Secure Your Career at Sentar.
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Active TS/SCI with polygraphEducation:
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.Experience:
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. Additionally, must have experience in network or system administration. 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- to 24-week courses will count as 6 months of experience; 10-14 weeks will count as 3 months of experience). In some cases, foreign language proficiency may also be used to satisfy experience requirements; recent Interagency language Roundtable (ILR) scores are required to substantiate your proficiency level. The total of all experience equivalencies is capped at half of the required years of experience.Level 1
2 years’ applicable experience with a bachelor’s degree, OR4 years’ applicable experience with an associate degree
Level 2
2 years’ applicable experience with a PhD, OR3 years’ applicable experience with a master’s degree, OR5 years’ applicable experience with a bachelor’s degree, OR7 years’ applicable experience with an associate degree
Level 3
4 years’ applicable experience with a PhD, OR6 years’ applicable experience with a master’s degree, OR8 years’ applicable experience with a bachelor’s degree, OR10 years’ applicable experience with an associate degree
Level 4
7 years’ applicable experience with a PhD, OR9 years’ applicable experience with a master’s degree, OR11 years’ applicable experience with a bachelor’s degree, OR13 years’ applicable experience with an associate degree
Benefits at Sentar:In addition to a great culture, Sentar offers a comprehensive benefits package to support employees and their families! Cigna Health Insurance, Guardian Vision and Dental Insurance, and Life/Accident/Disability insurance options through Mutual of Omaha give our employees options and comprehensive coverage while keeping out of pocket costs low. Sentar is also happy to offer a healthy match employee contributions through the Fidelity 401(k) plan. Time off your thing? Sentar offers a PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service. Sentar invests in our people - we offer a robust professional development and education assistance plan, to help our employees reach the next level. Reach out to your recruiter to learn more!Sentar is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with DisabilitiesWe want you to build your career at Sentar, so if you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable workplace accommodation applying for a job or at any point in the employment process, contact the Recruiting Manager. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Thank you for considering Sentar in your employment search.Build, Innovate, Secure Your Career at Sentar.
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