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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Defense Analyst - **Company:** DESE Research, Inc. - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Antivirus Softwares, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data Presentation, Data-Flow Analysis, Intrusion Detection Systems, Network Security, Microsoft Office, Network Monitoring, Packet Analyzer, Power BI, Comptia Pentest+ CE, Tableau (Software), Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Tenable Nessus, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** August 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usbb3ed98cf42b6efc337ab84085b662b9/eaa ## About the Role Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Information Systems, or similar field of study US Government Security Clearance Requirement Applicants must at least possess an existing Secret security clearance., * Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field * Minimum of 1-4 years of related experience * Active CompTIA Security+CE certification with the ability to obtain one of the following certifications within two months of hire: * CEH, CFR, CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA-Security, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, Cloud+, SCYBER, PenTest+ * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Ability to communicate and present information to customers at varying levels of technical detail * Comfortable working in a constantly adapting and changing environment that may require learning new skills and the ability to adjust priorities * Basic knowledge of Computer Network Defense activities to include standard cyber-defense Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Protection Systems (IPS), network monitoring, packet capture analysis, network flow analysis, network proxy operation, firewalls, and anti-virus capabilities * Basic knowledge of vulnerability and risk management techniques in a cyber security setting, including handling risk/severity-based prioritization and decision making, * Experience analyzing alerts using PCAPs and/or cloud logs, as well as an understanding of network threats, potential network exploitation, and methods to defend against potential malicious activity * Proficiency in Office 365 tools at a professional level * Experience using vulnerability scanning solutions such as Tenable Nessus * Experience using data presentation/automation tools such as PowerBI or Tableau * Experience assessing Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) findings * Experience working with Endpoint Security Solutions such as Trellix or Microsoft Defender Endpoint * Experience handling risk/severity-based prioritization and decision making * CySA+ or CEH certification * Top Secret Clearance ## Description * Analyzes network data using packet capture analysis, network flow analysis, as well as Cloud Logs to identify and report on potential security incidents * Assists customers with remediation of a wide range of cybersecurity issues including vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, cyber incidents, and non-compliance * Is familiar with encryption technologies, penetration and vulnerability analysis of various security technologies, and information technology security research * Provides analysis, recommendations, and verification to achieve acceptable mitigation of security incidents * Generates and publishes monthly reports providing customers with a summary of their cyber security posture and provides assistance for customers with consistent issues * Conducts daily review of open vulnerabilities using both Network and Endpoint based security solutions, reporting on high risk findings and tracking mitigation efforts until resolved * Enforces endpoint quarantine policies on extremely high risk devices using Endpoint Security Solution * Assists customers in preparing for upcoming cyber security posture assessments by providing overview of topics covered by assessment, and coordinates with customer and other operational teams to mitigate potential high risk findings observed on the site's network * May require interfacing with external entities (e.g. law enforcement, intelligence/government agencies, etc.) * One of the following active certifications (or ability to obtain within two months of hire), Job Description: Summary Mission Assurance Analyst III Huntsville, AL Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? 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