Cyber Network Defense Analyst II
Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC
Sterling, VA
The Role
This position supports front-line cyber defence and incident response operations within a federal programme protecting national communications infrastructure. Day to day, analysts conduct Tier 2 and Tier 3 digital forensics and incident response investigations, perform proactive threat hunting, and deliver both remote and on-site technical assistance to assess and resolve security breaches.
Skills & Experience
Candidates require demonstrable experience in digital forensics and incident response at an advanced tier level, with practical ability across host-based, network-based, and cloud-based cybersecurity analysis. Familiarity with threat hunting methodologies and the ability to assess breach severity in high-pressure environments are essential to this role.
Who It Suits
This role suits an experienced cybersecurity professional with a background in DFIR who is comfortable operating in demanding, mission-critical federal environments. Candidates who thrive conducting independent investigations, engaging directly with affected parties on-site, and contributing to national-level cyber resilience efforts will find this position particularly rewarding.
Typical advertised salary for Incident Response roles in United States: $125,000–$179,000 (median $149,000 — from 108 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).
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