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Staffed4U

Computer Network Defense Analyst Level 2

Staffed4U, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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Location: Annapolis Junction, MD 20701 Category: Computer Science / Cybersecurity Job Type: Full-Time Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Key Responsibilities

Analyze data from intrusion detection systems, firewalls, network traffic logs, and host logs to identify potential vulnerabilities and cyber incidents.

Respond to ongoing threats and develop proactive mitigations to strengthen network security.

Support network defense across various infrastructures, including wired and wireless networks, video conferencing platforms, and related hardware/software.

Deepen expertise in network protocols, architectures, cloud security, IoT security, and emerging technologies.

Collaborate with teams across military, government, and contractor domains to align on mission needs and intelligence goals.

Use analytical tools and methodologies to evaluate, merge, and interpret large datasets.

Clearly document and share findings, including any newly developed tradecraft, with relevant stakeholders.

Required Qualifications Education & Experience

PhD – 2 years of relevant experience

Master’s degree – 3 years of relevant experience

Bachelor’s degree – 5 years of relevant experience

Associate’s degree – 7 years of relevant experience

Acceptable Fields of Study Include:

Network Engineering

Systems Engineering

Computer Science

Cybersecurity

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Software Engineering

Information Assurance

Information Technology

Computer Forensics

General Engineering

Military & Equivalent

Military & Equivalent Experience Considerations:

Up to 18 semester hours of military coursework in cyber, networking, or computer science may be substituted for an Associate’s degree.

Military cyber training (e.g., JCAC, UCT, NWBC/INWT, Cyber Defense Operations) may count toward experience (24-week programs = 6 months; 10–14 weeks = 3 months).

Foreign language proficiency (with recent ILR scores) may also be credited toward experience in some cases.

Relevant Experience Must Include

Network/system administration

Vulnerability assessment & penetration testing

Cyber/network/information security

Computer forensics & information assurance

Software/hardware engineering and development

Compensation Annual Salary Range: $123,000 — $146,000 (USD). Compensation does not include discretionary bonuses or additional benefits. Final offer will be based on education, experience, skill level, and location.

Security Clearance Requirement: Candidates must have an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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