Cyber Defense Analyst

Cyber Defense Analyst Advanced Threat Detection & Response

Location: Bellvue, NE
Clearance: TS/SCI
Type: Direct Hire

Are you a cybersecurity expert with a passion for proactive defense, threat hunting, and mission-critical impact? Were looking for a Cyber Defense Analyst to join a high-performance team supporting DoD cyber protection operations.

In this role, you'll go beyond routine detection. You'll hunt threats, analyze complex patterns, and deliver real-time insights to secure national defense networks. Your expertise will help stop adversaries before they break through.

What You'll Do

• Lead advanced cyber threat analysis and incident response efforts in a SOC environment.

• Hunt APTs and malicious behavior using SIEMs (Splunk, ArcSight) and other forensic tools.

• Serve as the go-to technical SME, liaising with mission partners, external stakeholders, and on-site teams.

• Mentor junior analysts, raise the technical bar, and influence how cyber defense is executed.

• Conduct malware and packet analysis, signature development, and reverse engineering as needed.

• Recommend proactive find and fix strategies and help optimize security architecture.

• Draft concise, actionable technical reports based on in-depth research and real-world observations.

What You Bring

• Strong communication and analytical thinking you turn findings into action.

• Deep hands-on experience in CND and CNE operations.

• Expert-level understanding of SIEM tools, network defense platforms, and cyber threat patterns.

• Practical experience supporting DoD cybersecurity missions and frameworks (STIGs, RMF, SSAA, etc.).

• Solid background in scripting (Python, Perl, or C) for automation and tooling.

• Advanced skills in Linux system administration and troubleshooting.

• Familiarity with network devices (switches, routers, firewalls) and securing configurations.

• Experience with vulnerability scanning (ACAS, Nessus) and compliance processes (IAVM, DoD directives).

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
  (Operational experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.)

• Must meet IAT Level II certification requirements per DoDD 8570.01 / 8140.01 series.

Why This Role Matters

You wont be a cog in a machine. You'll be a force multiplier helping secure critical infrastructure, shaping how cyber defense is done, and making a real-world impact on mission success.

Ready to apply your skills where they matter most? Lets talk.