Computer Network Defense (CND) Analyst

Unity Technologies Corporation; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityTec is seeking a Computer Network Defense (CND) Analyst to protect enterprise networks by detecting and responding to cyber threats. The role is based in Ft. Belvoir, VA and may require CONUS and OCONUS travel.

You will ensure compliance with CND requirements and maintain IA tools while strengthening perimeter defenses. The ideal candidate has a U.S. citizenship, a current Top-Secret clearance, and at least five years of relevant experience with SIEM, log analysis, and network traffic

Qualifications

• Must hold CSSP-IR/CNDSP certification.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience.
• Experience with SIEM and log analysis.
• Citizenship and current Top-Secret clearance required.
• Ability to document and brief cybersecurity incidents in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Threat detection, incident response, and mitigation across enterprise networks.
• Ensure CND compliance using IA tools and track vulnerabilities.
• Sustain and optimize IA tools and security applications.
• Apply defense-in-depth and perimeter controls to reduce threats.

Skills

SIEM experience

Packet capture analysis

Incident response

CND/IR cert

Log analysis

Cybersecurity

Tools

F5

Firewall

Job description

Company Overview

UnityTec is an SBA-certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) delivering high-impact professional and technical services to government agencies. With deep expertise in Industrial and Enterprise Systems Modernization, FIAR (Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness), Industrial Facility Transformation, Program and Project Management, Enterprise Support and Consulting, and Advanced Analytics, we empower organizations to modernize operations and advance mission priorities. Our disciplined approach—grounded in dedicated talent, proactive planning, rigorous quality assurance, agile methodologies, cost-effective delivery, and uncompromising ethics—positions UnityTec as a trusted partner committed to achieving measurable, enduring results for our clients.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Computer Network Defense (CND) Analyst to join our team. You will actively protect, monitor, and defend enterprise networks by identifying and responding to unauthorized activities and emerging cyber threats. Additionally, you will ensure strict adherence to Computer Network Defense (CND) compliance requirements while sustaining Information Assurance (IA) tools and implementing robust perimeter defenses. This position is in Ft. Belvoir, VA. This position may require CONUS and OCONUS travel.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Threat Detection & Incident Response: Actively monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and mitigating unauthorized activities across information systems while deploying specific cybersecurity capabilities to address CND alerts and emerging threat intelligence.
• Compliance & Vulnerability Management: Serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for CND compliance by utilizing IA tools to perform correlation analysis, track vulnerabilities, coordinate remediation efforts, and elevate instances of non-compliance.
• Security Tool Sustainment: Providing ongoing enterprise-level technical analysis, maintenance, and sustainment support to ensure the continuous operation and optimization of critical IA tools and applications.
• Perimeter Defense & Network Security: Assisting in the strategic application of Defense-In-Depth signatures and perimeter security controls to actively diminish and neutralize targeted network threats.

Required Qualifications:

• Relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority meeting DOD 8570.01 CSSP-IR.
• Must possess and maintain CNDSP/CSSP-IR certification.
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Must possess experience working within a SIEM.
• Must possess experience analyzing logs from multiple sources such as system event logs, F5, Firewall, etc.
• Must possess experience reviewing and analyzing network traffic through packet captures.
• Must possess written and verbal skills to appropriately document and brief cybersecurity incidents.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must possess a current Top-Secret clearance.

UnityTec is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.