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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Security Network Defense (CND) Analyst - **Company:** The Job Post - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Databases, Linux, Digital Forensics, Network Topologies, Intrusion Detection Systems, Network Packet, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Log Analysis, Network Monitoring, Windows PowerShell, Traffic Analysis, Wireshark, Snort (Software), Scripting, Computer Network Operations, Cyber Threat Analysis, Ethereal, Information Technology, ArcSight Event Correlation, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/258b14e4-6873-4f73-8a99-8988c6d9559c ## About the Role * Active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance / SCI eligible * 5 or more years' relevant IT Security experience; OR 7 or more years' relevant IT experience. * IAT Level II Security Certification (e.g. Security + CE, GSEC, SSCP, CCNA-Security) * 3 years minimum of Traffic and Log Analysis experience Possess the following skill sets: * Extensive knowledge of network firewalls, computer, and server log analysis. * Extensive knowledge of digital evidence collection, handling, and security. * Experience with computer incident response and analysis and report dissemination. * Extensive knowledge and experience with network packet capture and analysis software such as WireShark (Ethereal) and Snort. * Experience with standard DoD network topology and DMZ boundary protection. * Experience with DoD/AF incident reporting processes. * Ability to characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources * Possess experience with DoD/AF incident reporting processes; knowledge of threat visualization applications; extensive knowledge of digital evidence collection, handling, and security; experience with computer incident response and analysis, and report dissemination; extensive knowledge of DoD and AF network operations regulations; knowledge and experience processing Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) notices. Desired Qualifications: * HBSS Experience * ACAS Experience * Linux Experience * ISE Experience * Scripting experience with PowerShell or related languages * Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification * Current knowledge of USCYBERCOM CNDSP policies and procedures ## Description Command Post Technologies, Inc. (CPT) has an opening for a Cyber Security Network Defense (CND) Analyst . The selected candidate will conduct real-time monitoring, analysis, mitigation and defense of enterprise systems and network operations. The candidate will also conduct intrusion analysis, incident response, vulnerability assessment, external assessment, and cyber threat analysis teams to defend the organization. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to assist with the development of policies and standards related to the use of computing resources, overall strategy, design, implementation, and operational aspects of multiple systems. The selected candidate should be well versed in creating, revising, and reviewing technical writing documentation., * Support real-time monitoring of all assigned IPS/IPS deployed and supporting the mission. * Monitor network traffic to provide event correlations of operational traffic from multiple locations to determine network security posture. * Use standard/provided network tools to evaluate traffic for incident response analysis. * Create and maintain reports for various security systems such as ACAS, HBSS, STIG Compliance Viewer, and JSA. * Maintain IDS/IPS/NAC devices. * Perform IDS/IPS/NAC Real-Time Monitoring Analysis. * Perform Network Event Correlation/Advanced Traffic Analysis. * Perform Incident Response & Analysis. * Perform Vulnerability Analysis. * Perform IDS/IPS Sensor testing, installation, configuration, and maintenance. * Provide IDS/IPS Database & VPN Technical Support. * Conduct Network Defense Training. * Support Standardization & Evaluation (Stan/Eval) activities. * Perform Operational Process Tracking and Processing. * Provide Systems Planning support * Research, test, implement and train to disaster recovery plans * Prepare Network Defense Technical Reports. * Prepare and present oral and written technical communications. * Provide technical reports, meeting minutes, program plans, concepts of operations, contingency plans, and related documentation as identified for task deliverables. * Prepare and disseminate operational reports. ## Related Videos - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Introducing the W3C Web Sustainability Guidelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/991-introducing-the-w3c-web-sustainability-guidelines) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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