
location_on11071, Guilford Road, Whitehurst, Columbia, Howard County, Maryland, 20701, United States
Sentar is an employee-owned company dedicated to building, innovating, and securing critical infrastructure. Our unique ownership model attracts top talent by giving employees the freedom to take initiative and drive meaningful improvements. At the core of our culture is a commitment to participation, teamwork, and accountability, ensuring long-term financial security and a dedication to excellence.
We foster a thriving, inclusive work environment where our diverse team of government, military, and contractor personnel collaborate to develop shared understandings of intelligence needs and mission relevance. Whether you are advancing your expertise in cloud security, Internet of Things protocols, or advanced network security, Sentar provides the platform to turn your innate curiosity and analytical talent into actionable insights.
As a Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) based in Ft. Meade, you will play a vital role in identifying potential vulnerabilities and defending against cyber events. Your work will span the gamut of data transport possibilities, from traditional wired networks and wireless transport (including Wi-Fi and cellular) to collaborative platforms like video teleconferencing.
In this role, you will utilize data from intrusion detection systems, firewalls, and network traffic logs to respond to cyber events and develop mitigations that strengthen network defenses. You will apply your analytical skills to form hypotheses, critically assess analysis techniques, and pivot within data to share insights with stakeholders and intelligence consumers. You will also be responsible for distilling, documenting, and contextualizing your findings, including any new tradecraft you develop, to support the broader mission.
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Work model: On-site
11071, Guilford Road, Whitehurst, Columbia, Howard County, Maryland, 20701, United States
Columbia, Maryland
Skills: Intrusion Detection Systems, Firewalls, Network Traffic Logs, Host System Logs, Networking Protocols, Network Architectures, Cloud Security, Internet Of Things Protocols, Network Security, Computer Forensics.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, IT, or related field required; Master's degree in related field accepted as alternative to experience; PhD in related field accepted as alternative to experience.