Cyber Network Defense Analyst at NewGen Technologies

Location: Arlington, Virginia
Type: Full-time
Posted: Nov 18, 2025

Description

The CNDA monitors network activity using information from various sources to analyze for suspicious behavior. They identify and report events within the network to protect information, systems, and networks from threats.

Required Skills

network investigations
CND policies
TCP/IP protocols
standard protocols
Wifi networking
network topologies
Splunk
SIEMs
MITRE ATT&CK
network traffic analysis

Additional Information

Minimum Education: BS in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma & 7-9 years of network investigations experience
Required Previous Experiences: 5+ years of directly relevant experience in network investigations
Preferred Qualifications: Substantial knowledge of network device integrity concepts and methodologies
Proficiency with network analysis software (e.g. Wireshark)
Proficiency with carving and extracting information from PCAP data
Proficiency with non-traditional network traffic (e.g. Command and Control)
Proficiency with preserving evidence integrity according to standard operating procedures or national standards
Proficiency with virtualized environments
Certifications: DoD 8140.01 IAT Level II, IASAE II, CSSP Analyst, GCIA, GCIH, CSSP Analyst/CSSP Incident Responder, CEH, SANS GIAC GNFA preferred