Computer Network Defense Analyst; CNDA Level 1

Position: Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) Level 1
** Worker Type
** Regular
* * Job Description
**** Summary
* * The primary role of the Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) is to be on the front lines of protecting critical systems, applying your expertise in cybersecurity, network defense, and traffic analysis to detect, respond, and prevent threats.
** Position Responsibilities
*** Design and develop computer or information systems, including programming and network/cybersecurity solutions.
* Conduct vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, and information assurance.
* Perform systems engineering and network/system administration.
* Analyze data from multiple sources (intrusion detection systems, firewalls, traffic logs, host system logs) to:
Identify potential vulnerabilities, Respond to active cyber events, and Defend against emerging threats
** Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
*** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Technology or related STEM discipline or equivalent combination of education, and experience
* Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience
* An active TS/SCI with polygraph
** Salary Range: $70,000 - $100,000
** The AV pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.
** Clearance Level
** Top Secret with Poly
** ITAR Requirement:
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* * his position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.

Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Aero Vironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Aero Vironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee.

See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
*** Benefits**:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  .We also encourage you to review our company website at Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.
** Who We Are
** Based in California, Aero Vironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul Mac Cready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.Join

us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.
** What We Do
** Building on a history of technological innovation, Aero Vironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.  Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to…