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# Cyber Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) - Cloud Forensics

- **Company:** Argo Cyber Systems
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000 - $160,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Digital Forensics, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Microsoft Security Essentials, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, Google Cloud, Mitre Att&ck, Multi-Cloud, Cyber Threat Analysis, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Cloudformation, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Microsoft Sentinel, Terraform, Azure Resource Manager, Docker, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_677680371

## About the Role

* U.S. Citizenship and active TS/SCI clearance (with ability to obtain DHS EOD Suitability).
 * Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience conducting digital forensics and incident response (DFIR).
 * Proven expertise in cloud forensics, identity security, and hybrid infrastructure defense.
 * Proficiency in M365/Azure AD, AWS IAM, and SaaS investigative methodologies.
 * Deep understanding of SaaS/PaaS/IaaS architectures, including common attack vectors and defensive measures.
 * Skilled in evidence acquisition, volatile data capture, artifact analysis, and technical reporting., * Scripting and automation proficiency in PowerShell, Python, Bash, or JavaScript.
 * Familiarity with Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager for automation and orchestration.
 * Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK for Cloud and adversary emulation techniques.
 * Strong communication and collaboration skills for working across multidisciplinary teams., * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or a related field
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 * High School Diploma and 10+ years of directly relevant DFIR experience., * GIAC Cloud Defender (GCLD), GCFR, GCFA, GCFE, GCIH, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, CISSP, CCSP
 * AWS and Microsoft security/cloud certifications (e.g., Azure Security Engineer, AWS Security Specialty)

## Description

Argo Cyber Systems is seeking Cyber Network Defense Analysts (CNDA) with deep Cloud Forensics expertise to support a high-visibility federal mission. The CNDA will lead advanced investigations into sophisticated intrusions across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, identifying attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), correlating artifacts, and driving containment and remediation actions in partnership with government cyber teams., * Conduct end-to-end forensic acquisition and analysis across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments (Azure AD/Entra ID, M365, AWS, GCP, SaaS).

 * Investigate identity-based and credential-abuse incidents targeting cloud control planes and hybrid identity infrastructure.
 * Correlate cloud telemetry (Azure Activity Logs, AWS CloudTrail, GCP Logs, VPC Flow Logs) and network evidence to reconstruct attacker timelines and validate indicators of compromise (IOCs).
 * Develop and deploy automated detection logic, threat-hunting scripts, and analytical playbooks using Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, AWS GuardDuty, and GCP Chronicle.
 * Produce comprehensive technical and executive-level reports, integrating findings across endpoints, networks, and cloud assets to inform threat containment and strategic recommendations.
 * Support continuous improvement of incident response procedures, forensics workflows, and threat-hunting operations.
 * Collaborate with Argo and government stakeholders to triage alerts, assess risk, and strengthen enterprise detection and response posture.