Cyber Network Defense (CND) Analyst at SAIC

Newington, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cyber Network Defense, Vulnerability Assessment, Incident Response, NIST 800-53, RMF, ICD 503, Splunk, Nessus, ACAS, Windows Security, Linux Security, Database Security, SQL Server, Oracle, Compliance Reporting, Network Security

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

SAIC is seeking a skilled and motivated Cyber Network Defense (CND) Analyst to join our team in support of an on-premises enterprise IT environment. As part of a subcontract supporting a critical customer, the candidate will perform assessments of systems and networks to identify deviations from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy, while evaluating incident response procedures and capabilities. Responsibilities include exploiting system and network vulnerabilities to gather data from target systems. This role involves working within a complex environment of virtualized Windows and Linux servers, SQL Server databases, Oracle databases, and comprehensive networking layers to protect mission-critical systems and infrastructure. All work must be performed on-site in Springfield, VA. Key Responsibilities: * Perform assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave to identify deviations from acceptable configurations, policies, or security standards. * Evaluate incident response procedures and capabilities to ensure readiness for detecting, responding to, and mitigating cyber threats. * Exploit system and network vulnerabilities and misconfigurations for the purposes of gathering data from target systems or adversary networks to enable operations and intelligence collection capabilities. * Leverage computer networks to disrupt, deny, degrade, or destroy information resident in computers and networks, or the computers and networks themselves. * Identify, evaluate, and report cybersecurity vulnerabilities, providing actionable mitigation recommendations. * Review and validate system configurations, changes, and security controls for compliance and effectiveness. * Provide monitoring and analysis to detect signs of exploitation, unauthorized activity, or suspicious patterns. * Maintain detailed documentation, including incident investigations, security findings, compliance reports, and remediation plans. * Collaborate with stakeholders, such as Systems Administrators, Network Engineers, and Cybersecurity personnel, to assess and address risks effectively. SAIC® [http://www.saic.com/] is a premier Fortune 500® mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com [http://www.saic.com/]. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom [http://www.saic.com/who-we-are/newsroom/].

Responsibilities

The CND Analyst will perform system and network assessments to identify security deviations and evaluate incident response capabilities. They will also exploit vulnerabilities to gather intelligence and implement measures to protect mission-critical infrastructure.