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April 20, 2026
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Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) Level 1

420 National Business Parkway, Jessup, MD
Full-time
Onsite
$70K/yr - $100K/yr
Entry Level
AeroVironment, Inc. is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. The Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) will be responsible for protecting critical systems by applying expertise in cybersecurity, network defense, and traffic analysis to detect, respond, and prevent threats.
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Responsibilities

  • Design and develop computer or information systems, including programming and network/cybersecurity solutions
  • Conduct vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, and information assurance
  • Perform systems engineering and network/system administration
  • Analyze data from multiple sources (intrusion detection systems, firewalls, traffic logs, host system logs) to: Identify potential vulnerabilities, Respond to active cyber events, and Defend against emerging threats

Qualification

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Technology or related STEM discipline or equivalent combination of education, and experience
  • Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience
  • An active TS/SCI with polygraph
  • U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental vision
  • 401K with company matching
  • A 9/80 work schedule
  • A paid holiday shutdown
At AV, we build shoulder-to-shoulder with our customers, delivering systems shaped by real-world missions, not theoretical requirements.
Glassdoor
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Founded in 1971
Arlington, Virginia, USA
1001-5000 employees
https://www.avinc.com/
At AV, we build shoulder-to-shoulder with our customers, delivering systems shaped by real-world missions, not theoretical requirements.
Glassdoor
3.4
Founded in 1971
Arlington, Virginia, USA
1001-5000 employees
https://www.avinc.com/