Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA3)
Location: Ft. Meade / Annapolis Junction, MarylandClearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Required
Protect our nation’s critical networks. Peraton’s Cyber Mission business unit provides the Intelligence Community with mission-essential SIGINT and Cyber expertise. Join a team of elite professionals developing next-generation cybersecurity solutions that safeguard national security.
What You’ll Do
As a Computer Network Defense Analyst, you will apply advanced analytical and technical skills to defend, monitor, and secure national networks. Responsibilities may include:
- Detect, analyze, and respond to cyber threats using data from intrusion detection systems, firewalls, network traffic logs, and host system logs.
- Develop and implement mitigations to strengthen network defenses and prevent attacks on network infrastructure devices or systems.
- Support multiple data transport environments, including wired networks, wireless (Wi-Fi/cellular), collaborative platforms, and related hardware/software.
- Build expertise in networking protocols, architectures, cloud security, IoT protocols, and advanced network defense techniques.
- Collaborate with government, military, and contractor personnel to align intelligence priorities, mission needs, and technical expertise.
- Apply analytical methods to form hypotheses, assess and select techniques, query and enrich data, and pivot as needed to provide actionable insights.
- Document, contextualize, and communicate findings—including newly developed tradecraft—to teammates, stakeholders, and intelligence consumers.
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QualificationsWhat You Bring
Required Qualifications:
- Experience and Education:
- 10+ years with an Associate’s degree, OR
- 8+ years with a Bachelor’s degree, OR
- 6+ years with a Master’s degree, OR
- 4+ years with a Ph.D.
- Relevant experience includes computer/information systems design, software/hardware engineering, network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, digital forensics, information assurance, or systems engineering.
- Completion of military cyber training programs such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis Course), UCT, NWBC, INWT, or Cyber Defense Operations may be credited toward experience requirements. For example, the 20–24-week JCAC course may count as up to six (6) months of experience or be considered equivalent to a technical Associate’s degree.
- Foreign language proficiency (DLPT-verified) may be considered relevant experience.
- Network or system administration experience is required.
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required.
Desired Qualifications:
- Degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Forensics, or related field.
- Strong knowledge of network security concepts, firewall administration, encryption technologies, and network protocols.
- Ability to conduct computer/network security assessments and target development.
- Experience developing new tradecraft to meet evolving mission challenges.
Why Join Peraton
This critical National Security role is eligible for Peraton's premier benefits package, designed to recognize and support the professionals safeguarding our nation. A few highlights:
- 280 hours of annual leave (5 weeks of PTO & 2 weeks of holiday)
- Heavily subsidized health and wellness coverage for you and your dependents
- Annual Critical Skills Bonus
Join an elite team where your work directly impacts national security while enjoying top-tier benefits and recognition.
Peraton OverviewPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Skills Required
- 10+ years of relevant experience with an Associate's degree, or 8+ years with a Bachelor's degree, or 6+ years with a Master's degree, or 4+ years with a Ph.D.
- Relevant experience in computer or information systems design, software or hardware engineering, network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, digital forensics, information assurance, or systems engineering.
- Network or system administration experience.
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph.
- Degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Forensics, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of network security concepts, firewall administration, encryption technologies, and network protocols.
- Ability to conduct computer and network security assessments and target development.
- Experience developing new cyber tradecraft for evolving mission challenges.
- Completion of applicable military cyber training programs, such as JCAC, UCT, NWBC, INWT, or Cyber Defense Operations, may be credited toward experience requirements.
- DLPT-verified foreign language proficiency may be considered relevant experience.
Peraton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Peraton and has not been reviewed or approved by Peraton.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as broad, including medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and specialty programs like virtual physical therapy and surgical/cancer care navigation. Medical coverage is also characterized as a standout part of the overall package in terms of perceived quality.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) with employer matching and is repeatedly positioned as a strong component of total rewards. The 401(k) benefit is frequently singled out as one of the most valued parts of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are positioned as robust, including PTO, holidays, paid sick days, and floating holidays, with some roles offering notably generous accrual. Leave breadth is reinforced by related programs such as short/long-term disability and bereavement leave.
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What We Do
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Why Work With Us
We are fearlessly solving the world’s most complex challenges to keep people safe and secure. You can be a part of protecting and promoting that freedom around the world.
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