Network Cyber Mitigations Analyst - Maryland, United States - National Security Agency (NSA)

Description

Network Cyber Mitigations Engineers and System Vulnerability Analysts analyze vulnerabilities and develop mitigations to strengthen defenses. They produce formal and informal reports, briefings, and guidance to defend against attacks against network infrastructure devices or systems. NSA analysts' competencies run the gamut of data transport possibilities.

They work with traditional wired networks, wireless transport, including Wi-Fi and cellular, collaborative platforms such as video teleconferencing, and the hardware and software that support it all.

Start your career as a Network Cyber Mitigations Engineer/System Vulnerability Analyst at NSA, where you can become an expert in networking protocols and architectures, cloud security, and Internet of Things protocols, to impact and advance traditional network security.

Network Cyber Mitigations Engineers and System Vulnerability Analysts analyze vulnerabilities and develop mitigations to strengthen defenses. They produce formal and informal reports, briefings, and guidance to defend against attacks against network infrastructure devices or systems. NSA analysts' competencies run the gamut of data transport possibilities.

They work with traditional wired networks, wireless transport, including Wi-Fi and cellular, collaborative platforms such as video teleconferencing, and the hardware and software that support it all.

Start your career as a Network Cyber Mitigations Engineer/System Vulnerability Analyst at NSA, where you can become an expert in networking protocols and architectures, cloud security, and Internet of Things protocols, to impact and advance traditional network security.

Are you an emerging or seasoned network professional who wants to work our nation's tough cybersecurity problems? Do you want to identify vulnerabilities in network infrastructure devices and then figure out how to deal with them? Are you looking to make an impact in cybersecurity and advance your career while enjoying the outstanding benefits of federal service?
Network Cyber Mitigations Engineers and System Vulnerability Analysts at NSA have the opportunity to work in the following areas:

• Wired and wireless network security
• Collaboration platforms, such as VoIP and VTC systems
• Mobile network security
• Researching emerging network industry technologies and solutions
• Researching emerging network industry technologies and solutions
• Ensuring adequacy of cybersecurity standards and configurations
• Fusing vulnerability assessments from all sources into a unified picture of network risk

The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS).

DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.

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Pay:

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.

Salary Range:
$85,052 - $191,900 (Entry/Developmental, Full-Performance, Senior, Expert)

On the job training, internal NSA courses, and external training will be made available based on the need and experience of the selectee.

Benefits:

NSA offers excellent benefits to include relocation assistance, flexible work schedules, generous leave programs, paid personal fitness time, training and continuing education classes, health and life insurance, Federal Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), and a Federal retirement plan.

Work Schedule:
This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.m. flexible).

Defending against and/or mitigating system vulnerabilities related to network infrastructure devices and boundary defense

• Network device operating systems, functionality and configuration
• Network architecture and protocols
• Port, protocol and services analysis
• Network segmentation
• Network traffic analysis
• Vulnerability detection, analysis and mitigations development
• Fuzzing and penetration testing
• Scripting languages, such as Python
• Software defined networking

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