Cyber Defense Analyst - Network Security & Response

the-swift-group; Maryland; On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift is seeking Computer Network Defense Analysts to join a growing team supporting mission-focused work in Annapolis Junction, MD and other locations. The role focuses on identifying vulnerabilities, responding to cyber events, and strengthening network defenses across enterprise environments.

Candidates should have experience in cyber security, network engineering, and systems analysis, with emphasis on intrusion detection, firewalls, logs, and incident response.

Qualifications

• Experience with cyber defense and network security including IDS and firewalls.
• Strong knowledge of vulnerability analysis and incident response.
• Background in systems engineering or IT infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Identify vulnerabilities from IDS, firewalls, logs and respond to cyber events.
• Develop mitigations to strengthen network defenses and protect infrastructure.
• Support cyber defense operations across enterprise environments.
• Collaborate with teams on securing network devices and systems.

Skills

Network security

Intrusion detection

Vulnerability analysis

Systems engineering

Network administration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctorate

Job description

Swift is seeking Computer Network Defense Analysts to join a growing team supporting mission-focused work in Annapolis Junction, MD and other locations. The role focuses on identifying vulnerabilities, responding to cyber events, and strengthening network defenses across enterprise environments.

Candidates should have experience in cyber security, network engineering, and systems analysis, with emphasis on intrusion detection, firewalls, logs, and incident response.