Cyber Defense Analyst - Network Security & Threat Analysis

ctcgroup; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CTC Group is seeking Computer Network Defense Analysts to identify, analyze, and report events within their environment.

Roles cover developing mitigations, supporting diverse data transport, and advancing expertise in networking, cloud security and IoT. Collaboration with government and contractor personnel is essential, with emphasis on hypothesis-driven analysis and sharing insights.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• STEM degree in Network Engineering or related field.
• 18 semester hours of networking/cyber topics equate to an Associate's degree.
• Experience in computer/information systems design, cyber/security, or related fields.
• Military cyber training (JCAC/UCT/NWBC/INWT) can count as experience.
• Foreign language proficiency may count toward experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop mitigations to strengthen network defenses.
• Support data transport across wired/wireless networks and collaboration platforms.
• Advance expertise in networking protocols, cloud security, and IoT.
• Collaborate with government, military, and contractor personnel on intelligence needs.
• Form hypotheses, assess techniques, and derive insights from data.
• Distill and share findings with teammates and stakeholders.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Polygraph clearance

Cybersecurity knowledge

Network engineering

Education

STEM degree

JCAC training

UCT training

Job description

CTC Group is seeking Computer Network Defense Analysts to identify, analyze, and report events within their environment.

Roles cover developing mitigations, supporting diverse data transport, and advancing expertise in networking, cloud security and IoT. Collaboration with government and contractor personnel is essential, with emphasis on hypothesis-driven analysis and sharing insights.