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Computer Network Defense Analyst
Helm Point Solutions, Inc.Fort Meade, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Jun 2025
💰 $165,000/yr($155,000/yr – $165,000/yr)
About the role
Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA)
What you will be doing?
In this role, the Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) will be responsible for continuous network security monitoring, intrusion detection, and incident response actions. This role requires an individual with strong technical knowledge and experience in securing network infrastructure against known vulnerabilities, analyzing security incidents, and effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders. The CNDA professional will be passionate about network security, incident response, and forensic analysis to help defend our client’s networks and protect critical systems from ever-evolving cyber threats!
Specific Skills Needed to perform well in this role
Job Type: Full-Time
Labor Category: CNDA 3
Salary Range: $155,000 - $165,000
The range displayed above is a likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location, contractual requirements and may fall outside of this range.
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen
What will differentiate you from other candidates?
Helm Point Solutions, established in 2007, is growing a woman-owned Cybersecurity & Physical Security Contractor located in Columbia, Maryland. We strive to make every employee belong, be heard and be successful in their career. This includes listening to your needs, providing rewarding and challenging opportunities, and offering tools to succeed in your current role while preparing you for advancement. We are looking for ambitious folks to join our team who want to help our customers meet their mission needs, love what they do, and be a part of a great organization.
What Helm Point offers?
In addition to a rewarding career and an active leadership team, we offer a full suite of benefits including CareFirst Gold Medical Insurance, 401K Matc
What you will be doing?
In this role, the Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) will be responsible for continuous network security monitoring, intrusion detection, and incident response actions. This role requires an individual with strong technical knowledge and experience in securing network infrastructure against known vulnerabilities, analyzing security incidents, and effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders. The CNDA professional will be passionate about network security, incident response, and forensic analysis to help defend our client’s networks and protect critical systems from ever-evolving cyber threats!
Specific Skills Needed to perform well in this role
- Proficiency in a wide array of network and information security tools
- Strong understanding of modern computer systems, client/server, LAN/WAN, and network management/monitoring concepts
- Ability to analyze data across multiple platforms (traditional networks, cloud, IoT)
- Experience securing network hardware (routers, switches, servers, etc.) against vulnerabilities
- Knowledge of intrusion detection systems, firewalls, and network logs
- Ability to analyze and interpret logs to identify intrusions and distinguish between false positives
- Experience with network forensics, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, and computer forensics
- Must work effectively independently and with others.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Punctuality – must show up and perform
- Years Experience / Degree:
- Associate’s degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or related field from an accredited college or university plus seven (10) years of systems engineering experience. Military experience may be substituted for coursework, OR
- Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or related field from an accredited college or university plus seven (8) years of systems engineering experience, OR
- A Master’s degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or related field from an accredited college or university plus five (6) years of systems engineering experience, OR
- A PhD in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or related field from an accredited college or university plus three (4) years of systems engineering experience.
- Certifications: preferred but not required
Job Type: Full-Time
Labor Category: CNDA 3
Salary Range: $155,000 - $165,000
The range displayed above is a likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location, contractual requirements and may fall outside of this range.
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen
What will differentiate you from other candidates?
- Military experience (network defense, cryptologic networks, information warfare, etc,)
- Certifications: CEH, GCIH, CISSO, CySA+, GCIA, OSCP
- Tools: Various
Helm Point Solutions, established in 2007, is growing a woman-owned Cybersecurity & Physical Security Contractor located in Columbia, Maryland. We strive to make every employee belong, be heard and be successful in their career. This includes listening to your needs, providing rewarding and challenging opportunities, and offering tools to succeed in your current role while preparing you for advancement. We are looking for ambitious folks to join our team who want to help our customers meet their mission needs, love what they do, and be a part of a great organization.
What Helm Point offers?
In addition to a rewarding career and an active leadership team, we offer a full suite of benefits including CareFirst Gold Medical Insurance, 401K Matc
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