Senior Principal Cyber Network Analyst

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Arlington, VA
Salary
$153,000–$207,000 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $154k
This role $180k
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This role pays more than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $132,132–$175,975 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $180k versus about $154k for comparable roles.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · Senior Principal Cyber Network Analyst

The Senior Principal Cyber Network Analyst joins a technical team to analyze, engineer, and troubleshoot complex network environments while integrating advanced cyber capabilities. The role involves reconstructing network environments, investigating behaviors, and developing repeatable technical workflows to transform technical outputs into mission-relevant capabilities. Key responsibilities include conducting network surveys, building laboratory environments for testing, performing packet and protocol analysis, and managing infrastructure like switches, routers, firewalls, and VPNs. The position requires expertise in TCP/IP networking, Linux and Windows systems, and Python scripting for automation and data processing. Candidates must possess skills in network architecture, configuration management, and technical documentation. This role addresses the critical challenge of translating cyber-derived information into actionable operational context within a high-stakes environment where technical accuracy is essential to ensure infrastructure integrity and security across complex communication pathways.

What you'll do

  • Conduct network surveys and technical assessments to characterize architectures, configurations, and communication pathways.
  • Build and maintain laboratory environments to reproduce network configurations and validate cyber outputs.
  • Analyze packet, protocol, traffic, and configuration data to troubleshoot complex connectivity issues.
  • Translate cyber-derived technical outputs into actionable information for analysts and engineers.
  • Develop Python scripts and automation tools to support data processing and recurring administrative workflows.
  • Configure and maintain Linux and Windows systems within operational and laboratory environments.
  • Create technical documentation, network maps, and configuration references to communicate complex findings.
  • Identify integration requirements and limitations when transitioning cyber capabilities into operational environments.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Must currently possess a Top Secret/SCI clearance and be willing to obtain a CI polygraph.
  • Must have at least 10 years of related experience.
  • A Bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • Must possess strong practical knowledge of TCP/IP networking, routing, switching, and various network protocols.
  • Must have proficiency in Python or a similar scripting language for automation and data analysis.
  • Must have strong working knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems for network administration.
  • TS/SCI Clearance with current or willingness to obtain CI polygraph.

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