Computer Network Analyst - Entry to Experienced Level

Fort Meade, MD
Pay Plan: GG, Grade: 07/1 to 14/10
Open: 2020-11-11, Close: 2020-12-23
Job Posting: 1151381

Responsibilities

The professionals at the National Security Agency (NSA) have one common goal: to protect our
nation. The mission requires a strong offense and a steadfast defense. The offense collects,
processes and disseminates intelligence information derived from foreign signals for intelligence
and counterintelligence purposes. The defense prevents adversaries from gaining access to
sensitive classified national security information. The United States has experienced profound
changes that impact the way the National Security Agency (NSA) conducts its mission. The
explosion of Internet communications has created a need for the Computer Network Operations
(CNO) mission. This very important mission includes computer network defense and computer
network exploitation. In order to carry out these functions NSA is looking for analysts who are
highly skilled, want to stay on the leading edge of technology and impassioned about ensuring
the United States maintains a strategic edge in cyberspace. These are NOT your average Cyber,
Computer Science, Networking or Engineering jobs! Computer Network Analysts are hired into
positions directly supporting a technical mission office (either on the offensive or defensive side)
or one of a few different development programs like the Intrusion Analyst Skill Development
Program (IASDP) and the Cybersecurity Operations Development Program (CSODP) (formerly
named the Information Assurance and Cyber Development Program ( IACDP)). These
development programs are 3 years in length and combine formal training and diverse work
assignments that may cross both offensive and defensive missions. As a Computer Network
Analyst on the offensive side you will: - analyze all-source data to evaluate foreign target
opportunities - understand and evaluate foreign target network - develop strategies against those
foreign target networks As a Computer Network Analyst on the defensive side you will: -
identify cyber threats and anomalies by conducting research and analysis on data collected from
numerous sources - identify vulnerabilities and their impact to customers - build and integrate
defense response capabilities against these threats
Job Summary

NSA is in search of top-notch cyber professionals with technical expertise and driving desire at
the forefront of their field. We have positions in penetration testing, defensive operations,
identifying cyber threats and vulnerabilities and building defensive capabilities, designing,
developing, deploying, sustaining and monitoring state-of-the-art network solutions (WAN,
CAN, LAN, DCN and Satellite communications networks) that are deployed across NSA
worldwide. Help protect national security interests as part of the world's most advanced team of
cyber professionals!

Qualifications

Salary Range: $72,359 - $90,157 (Entry/Developmental) All locations *The qualifications listed
are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. Salary offers are based on
candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into
account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for
the position. Entry is with a Bachelor's degree and no experience. The following may also be
considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position: an
Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience; or at least 18 semester hours of military
coursework/training in networking, computer science, or cyber topics plus 2 years of relevant
experience. Degree must be 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). 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 requirement, 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 the relevant experience requirement (i.e., 20-24
weeks course will count as 6 months of experience, 10-14 weeks will count as 3 months of
experience). Salary Range: $83,692 - $111,469 (Full Performance) NSA-CO location Salary
Range: $83,692 - $111,469 (Full Performance) NSA-GA location Salary Range: $83,692 -
$111,469 (Full Performance) NSA-HI location Salary Range: $83,692 - $112,240 (Full
Performance) NSA-W location Salary Range: $83,692 - $111,469 (Full Performance) NSA-TX
location *The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.
Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the
position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization
regarding the work level for the position. Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of
relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree
and no experience. The following may also be considered for individuals with in-depth
experience that is clearly related to the position: an Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant
experience; or at least 18 semester hours of military coursework/training in networking,
computer science, or cyber topics plus 5 years of relevant experience. Degree must be 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). 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 requirement, 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 the relevant experience requirement (i.e., 20-24 weeks course will count as 6
months of experience, 10-14 weeks will count as 3 months of experience). Salary Range:
$100,027 - $153,659 (Senior) NSA-CO location Salary Range: $93,822 - $140,146 (Senior)
NSA-GA location Salary Range: $94,071 - $144,510 (Senior) NSA-HI location Salary Range:
$102,663 - $157-709 (Senior) NSA-W location Salary Range: $93,822 - $141,138 (Senior)
NSA-TX location *The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the
position. Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant
to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring
manager/organization regarding the work level for the position. Entry is with a Bachelor's degree
plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a
Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience. The following may also be considered for
individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position: an Associate's degree
plus 8 years of relevant experience; or at least 18 semester hours of military coursework/training
in networking, computer science, or cyber topics plus 8 years of relevant experience. Degree
must be 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). 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 requirement, 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 the relevant experience requirement (i.e., 20-24 weeks course will count as 6
months of experience, 10-14 weeks will count as 3 months of experience).

Competencies

The ideal candidate is someone with solid decision making skills, ability to react quickly, ability
to work in teams, and technical proficiencies in several of the following areas: - Network
analysis - Operating system administration (Windows and Unix/Linux) - Network Security -
Incident response - Computer and network forensics - Network administration - Vulnerability
and malware analysis - Low level protocol and packet analysis - Scripting and/or programming
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

On-the job training, Internal NSA courses, and external training will be made available based on
the need and experience of the selectee. Work Schedule: Applicants should be aware that some
of these jobs support 24/7 operations based on mission requirements and shift schedules may
vary to include night shift.

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background investigation and polygraph. This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence
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