Computer Network Defense Analyst

Leidos

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Antonio, TX
Salary: $69,550–$125,725 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 3 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Computer Network Defense Analyst

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Computer Network Defense Analyst - Night Shift joins the Compartmented Enterprise Services Office team to provide 24/7 network defense, monitoring, and incident response during a migration to a high security cloud environment. The role involves detecting, correlating, and characterizing anomalous activity, investigating alerts from security tools, and developing mitigation strategies. You will document analysis in a ticketing system, perform regular system checks, and collaborate with infrastructure, storage, database, and application teams to align monitoring with operational requirements. Required skills include proficiency with Windows, Red Hat, Cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, and networking protocols including IDS/IPS systems and firewalls. Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI clearance and DoDD 8140 IAT Level II or III certification. Experience with SIEM tools such as SPLUNK or Elastic is preferred to support the secure web service operation.

Skills

Network Defense IDS/IPS Firewalls SIEM Splunk Elastic AWS Azure Windows Red Hat Cloud Migration Incident Response Network Log Analysis Security+ Disaster Recovery Business Continuity

What you'll do

Perform incident detection and response to identify and characterize anomalous activity within the enterprise network.
Monitor security tools and applications to investigate alerts and develop mitigation strategies.
Document all events and technical analyses in a ticketing system with accurate technical writing.
Manage direct customer interactions and resolve issues independently as they are raised.
Perform regular system checks and maintain complete, accurate documentation for the program.
Assist senior leadership with forecasting and modeling current cyber threats.
Coordinate with infrastructure, storage, and database teams to align monitoring with cloud migration requirements.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of related experience (or equivalent education/training).
Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
DoDD 8140 IAT Level II or III certification, such as Security+ CE.
Strong knowledge of Windows, Red Hat, Cloud (AWS, Azure), and networking protocols.
Familiarity with common security elements like IDS/IPS systems and firewalls.
Experience implementing application/hardware security settings using vendor and DISA best practices.
Prior CND experience in a large enterprise or DoD/IC program environment (preferred).
Experience with SIEM tools, manual log review, and ticketing systems (preferred).

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