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# Cloud Cyber Defense Analyst

- **Company:** 22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Fort Belvoir, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Access Control List, Proxy Servers, Antivirus Softwares, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Intrusion Detection Systems, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Log Analysis, Network Monitoring, Packet Analyzer, Security Information and Event Management, Cloud Platform System, Firewalls (Computer Science), Web Content, Information Technology, Cybercrime, Cyber Warfare
- **Published:** July 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9046601/cloud-cyber-defense-analyst

## About the Role

* Five years of experience performing CND or a master's degree in computer 791 science or a relevant field and a minimum of three years of experience in working in CND.
 * Global Information Assistance Certification (GIAC) and GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH).
 * Certification in one or more of the following: Certified Intrusion Analyst, Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
 * DoD 8570.01 Information Assurance Technical 3 (IAT Level 3) certified
 * Foundational Cloud Certification
 * Must be familiar with RMF and its rules and regulations.
 * Must understand the utilization, configuration, implementation, and analysis of 802 industry standard cyber defense capabilities, including, but not limited to, web content filters, email security capabilities, IDS, IPS, AESS, Security
 * Information and Event Management (SIEM), Domain Name System (DNS) 805 security practices, advanced log analysis, network monitoring, network flow 806 analysis, packet capture analysis, network proxies, firewalls, anti-virus 807 capabilities, Linux/UNIX command line, and access control lists. 808
 * Active TOP SECRET/SCI clearance

## Description

* Primarily responsible for finding vulnerabilities, delivering analyses, crafting mitigations, developing cybersecurity products, and educating our customers to prevent and eradicate the cyber threats to U.S. Army's own cloud information systems and networks assets.
 * Applies technical expertise to provide computer network defense capabilities, continuous monitoring, technical analysis, situational awareness, and incident response for the highest classified capabilities, systems, and data in the Army.
 * Applies knowledge of DoD and Joint Service computer network and communications regulations, services, and instructions to ensure computer systems and telecommunications services comply with applicable cybersecurity regulations and instructions.
 * Monitors cloud systems for potential security breaches
 * Conducts risk assessments and vulnerability testing


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