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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Network Defense Analyst - **Company:** CareerCircle - **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States - **Salary:** $57,850.0 - $104,575.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Data Analysis, Content Management Interoperability Services, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Information Technology Operations, Intelligence Analysis, Network Security, Windows PowerShell, Microsoft Deployment Toolkit, Firewalls (Computer Science), SC Clearance, Information Technology, Nessus, Cyber Warfare, Scap Compliance Checker - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/va/arlington/06ad4925-129e-428b-ad3e-c832afb8dea0 ## About the Role * Requires a Bachelor's degree and less than 2 years of prior relevant experience additional years of applicable experience will be accepted lieu of a degree. * Active DoD Secret clearance required. * CompTIA Security+ CE or higher DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification must meet 8140 ISSM role qualification. * ACAS and HBSS * STIG Viewer and STIG auditing * POA&Ms * Proficiency with Excel * Ability to brief status to high level Government leadership and stakeholders, * Experience supporting USAF, DISA, or other DoD mission systems. * Familiarity with eMASS, SCAP Compliance Checker (SCC), or HBSS. * Ability to adress and assess RMF Security Controls * Ability to communicate risk-based recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Understanding of automation tools/scripts (e.g., PowerShell, Nessus APIs) to support scan or report optimization. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares. ## Description Auditing Firewall Equities Operations Leadership Management Automation Market Data Communication Data Analysis Cyber Security Ancient History Cyber Operations Secret Clearance Support Services Computer Security Windows PowerShell Information Systems CompTIA Security+ CE IT Service Management Intelligence Analysis Cyber Security Policies Computer Network Defense IAT Level II Certification Assessment And Authorization Microsoft Deployment Toolkit Information Technology Operations Application Programming Interface (API) Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS), Leidos has a career opportunity for a Cyber Network Defense Analyst to support the Air Force National Capital Region IT Services program. The AFNCR IT Services program provides support services for information systems for Headquarters Air Force (HAF), Air Force District of Washington (AFDW), Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other Air Force activities within the AFNCR, missions to include the Pentagon, Joint Base Andrews (JBA), Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), and other locations, leased spaces, and alternate sites. The major support areas required are IT Operations and Maintenance; Plans, Projects, and Engineering (PP&E); and National Military Command Center (NMCC). The senior leaders and national defense missions that are supported require that the AFNCR operations never fail, resulting in a fast-paced, challenging, but also rewarding environment. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!, Leidos is seeking a Cyber Network Defense Analyst to join our Cybersecurity Operations team supporting the AFNCR IT Services (AFNCRIT) program. The Cyber Network Defense Analyst located at The Pentagon will augment 844th Communications Group in implementing DoD, Air Force, and AFDW cybersecurity policies, programs and initiatives., * Facilitate Assessment and Authorization efforts for AFDW enclaves. * Support the AFDW mission defense team (MDT) in performing DCO-IDM for AFDW portion of the AFIN. * Support the AFDW MDT in conducting active and passive DCO-IDM to monitor, audit, detect, report, analyze and mitigate threats to mission relevant and key terrain in cyberspace (MRT-C/KT-C) Support development and management of cybersecurity policy, programs and compliance. * Implement a Computer Network Defense (CND) team to respond to computer security incidents, Information Condition (INFOCON) level changes, and Classified Message Incidents (CMIs) * Work with entities for firewall rule changes and DLP waivers * 8140 compliance, Auditing Firewall Equities Operations Leadership Management Automation Market Data Communication Data Analysis Cyber Security Ancient History Cyber Operations Secret Clearance Support Services Computer Security Windows PowerShell Information Systems CompTIA Security+ CE IT Service Management Intelligence Analysis Cyber Security Policies Computer Network Defense IAT Level II Certification Assessment And Authorization Microsoft Deployment Toolkit Information Technology Operations Application Programming Interface (API) Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) +0 Login | JoinContact ## Related Videos - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) ## 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) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)