Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA), All Levels (2026-0020) Job at Acclaim Technical Services, Annapolis Junction, MD

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  • Acclaim Technical Services
  • Annapolis Junction, MD

Job Description

Acclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading cyber operations, intelligence solutions and operations, network infrastructure, engineering and business enablement and enterprise operations company supporting a wide range of U.S. Federal agencies. We are an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, which is uncommon within our business sector. We see this as a significant strength, and it shows: ATS is consistently ranked as a top workplace among DC area firms and continues to grow.

We are actively hiring a Computer Network Defense  A nalyst   with current TS/SCI w/ Poly to join our Defense & Homeland Security Division working in Annapolis Junction, MD. We are hiring for multiple skill levels for a variety of roles to support core Intelligence Community (IC) missions. Our national security depends on technology as never before, and this dependence is growing at an ever-increasing rate. Relevant experience should be in computer or information systems design/development, programming, information/cyber/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, forensics, etc. 

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Evaluate target opportunities using all source data to understand and map target networks, and to assist in developing detailed exploitation and operations plans.
  • Analyze SIGINT and cybersecurity data at multiple levels up and down the OSI network stack and bring a solid understanding of logical/physical IP core infrastructure, communication devices and how they connect to networks, and the traffic movements in a network.
  • Be involved in developing new tradecraft needed to perform this analysis as technologies evolve.
  • Be part of a team, working together with government, military, and contractor personnel to develop shared understandings of intelligence needs, mission relevance, and areas of expertise.
  • Apply your innate curiosity and analytical talent to form hypotheses, critically assess and choose analysis techniques, then query, merge, enrich, evaluate, and pivot within data to attain and share insights
  • Distill, document, contextualize and share your findings--including any new tradecraft that you develop--with teammates, stakeholders, and intelligence consumers.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
  • Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
  • Education: Degree in Computer Science. Degree in related fields (e.g., Engineering, Mathematics) may be considered relevant if programs contain a concentration of courses in the following foundational CS areas: algorithms, computer architecture (not network architecture), programming methodologies and languages, data structures, logic and computation, and advanced mathematics (for example, calculus, discrete mathematics). Information Technology (IT) and Information Security (IS) degrees may be considered relevant if the programs contain the amount and type of coursework equivalent to a Computer Science (CS) major
  • Relevant Experience: Relevant experience must be in computer or information systems design/development/analysis roles.  In addition, it may also include engineering hardware and/or software, programming, computer/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, systems engineering, and/or network and systems administration.  Completion of military training in a relevant area such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis Course) may be considered towards the relevant experience requirement (i.e., 24-week JCAC course may count as 6 months of experience). 
  • Specific labor category determined by years of experience + educational degrees:
    • Level 1
      • 2 years’ applicable experience with a bachelor’s degree, OR
      • 4 years’ applicable experience with associate degree
    • Level 2
      • 2 years’ applicable experience with a PhD, OR
      • 3 years’ applicable experience with a master’s degree, OR
      • 5 years’ applicable experience with a bachelor’s degree, OR
      • 7 years’ applicable experience with an associate degree
    • Level 3
      • 4 years’ applicable experience with a PhD, OR
      • 6 years’ applicable experience with a master’s degree, OR
      • 8 years’ applicable experience with a bachelor’s degree, OR
      • 10 years’ applicable experience with an associate degree
    • Level 4
      • 7 years’ applicable experience with a PhD, OR
      • 9 years’ applicable experience with a master’s degree, OR
      • 11 years’ applicable experience with a bachelor’s degree, OR
      • 13 years’ applicable experience with an associate degree

Pay Range : There are many factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employee owners value the flexibility at ATS that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad mix of exceptional benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.

 
At ATS, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package such as: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here Employee Resources .

The proposed salary range for this position is:  $100,000.00 - $250,00.00

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT

ATS is committed to a program of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion/creed, hairstyles and hair textures, handicap/disability, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law. We support the employment and advancement in employment of individuals with disabilities and of protected veterans, and we treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, For contractors, Work experience placement

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