DoD TS CND Analyst — 24/7 SOC Defender

Connected Logistics; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Connected Logistics is seeking a Certified Network Defender (CND) Analyst to protect, monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to unauthorized activity within enterprise networks and cloud environments.

The role operates in a 24x7 SOC/CSSP, analyzes logs from endpoints to cloud, performs packet analysis with Wireshark, applies MITRE ATT&CK, and coordinates incident response with leadership. Requires five years in cybersecurity and active DoD clearance. Attractive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in cybersecurity operations, incident response, threat detection, or SOC/CSSP operations.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with IT-I eligibility.
• Current IAT II and CSSP-Analyst certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Operates within a 24x7x365 SOC/CSSP environment.
• Analyzes logs and telemetry from endpoints, firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR, DNS, proxy, VPN, cloud, and servers.
• Performs packet analysis using Wireshark, tcpdump, or similar tools.
• Applies MITRE ATT&CK framework and incident response methodologies.
• Supports cybersecurity incident triage, analysis, escalation, and reporting.
• Maintains and documents technical findings and briefs incidents to leadership.
• Administers cybersecurity tools such as MDE, ACAS/Nessus, HBSS/ESS, Palo Alto.
• Demonstrates understanding of Windows and Linux, networking fundamentals, and enterpriseAuth.
• Uses scripting (PowerShell, Python, KQL, SPL) for automation and queries.

Education

Active DoD Top Secret clearance with IT-I eligibility

IAT II Certification (Security+ or equivalent)

DoD 8570/8140 CSSP-Analyst baseline certification (CEH, CySA+, etc.)

Tools

Splunk

ArcSight

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

ACAS/Nessus

HBSS/ESS

Palo Alto

Wireshark

tcpdump

Job description

Connected Logistics is seeking a Certified Network Defender (CND) Analyst to protect, monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to unauthorized activity within enterprise networks and cloud environments.

The role operates in a 24x7 SOC/CSSP, analyzes logs from endpoints to cloud, performs packet analysis with Wireshark, applies MITRE ATT&CK, and coordinates incident response with leadership. Requires five years in cybersecurity and active DoD clearance. Attractive salary and benefits offered.