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Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA)

Bytoa
Annapolis, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 4/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/9/2026

Description: 

Bytoa is at the forefront of cyber network operations (CNO) and enabling information superiority. We help our customers prepare, defend, and sustain their cyber missions and protect their enterprises against cyber threats.

Bytoa is seeking Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) of all skill levels for a variety of roles to support core Intelligence Community (IC) missions. As a CNDA,  you'll use information collected from a variety sources (e.g., intrusion detection systems, firewalls, network traffic logs, and host system logs) to identify potential vulnerabilities, respond to cyber events that occur, and defend against events that might occur.

Salary range: $135,000 - $250,000
Disclaimer:  Salary for this position, along with additional compensation options, will be determined on an individual basis following the interview process, considering various factors such as years of experience, skills, education/certifications, contract specifications, market conditions, etc. 

Responsibilities:

  • Use information collected from a variety sources (e.g., intrusion detection systems, firewalls, network traffic logs, and host system logs) to identify potential vulnerabilities, respond to cyber events that occur, and defend against events that might occur.
  • Help develop mitigations to strengthen network defenses and protect against attacks on network infrastructure devices or systems.
  • Support a wide range of data transport possibilities, such as traditional wired networks, wireless transport (including Wi-Fi and cellular), collaborative platforms such as video teleconferencing, and the hardware and software that enable it all.
  • Advance your career as you develop increasing expertise in networking protocols and architectures, cloud security, Internet of Things protocols, and advanced network security.
  • 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.

Experience Requirement: 

  • Level 1: 2 yrs. with a B.S. in a relevant field
  • Level 2: 5 yrs. with a B.S. in a relevant field
  • Level 3: 8 yrs. with a B.S. in a relevant field
  • Level 4: 11 yrs. with a B.S. in a relevant field
  • STEM degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or related field. Extended military cyber training courses may be counted toward degree requirement.
  • 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.
  • Must also have experience in network or system administration.

Clearance Requirement: 

  • Active TS/SCI with a polygraph

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Salary : $135,000 - $250,000

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