Senior Cyber Threat Hunter & Incident Response Analyst

Nightwing Group; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing Group in Sterling, VA is looking for a Cyber Network Defense Analyst III to enhance cybersecurity capabilities supporting key missions. You will analyze network traffic, conduct forensic investigations, and document incident findings while collaborating with a dedicated team.

Ideal candidates will have a robust background in cyber defense analysis, active clearance, and experience with industry-standard tools. Join Nightwing to contribute to critical cybersecurity missions.

Competitive compensation and a commitment to teamwork are part of our culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cyber defense analysis using advanced technologies.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Ability to create forensic images and document findings.

Responsibilities

• Correlate forensic findings to network events.
• Perform forensic triage of incidents.
• Document and escalate incidents impacting the environment.

Skills

Cyber defense analysis

Forensic investigation

Network traffic analysis

Proactive problem-solving

Common operating systems (Linux/Unix, Windows)

Education

BS in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering

Tools

CrowdStrike

Splunk

EnCase

Job description

Nightwing Group in Sterling, VA is looking for a Cyber Network Defense Analyst III to enhance cybersecurity capabilities supporting key missions. You will analyze network traffic, conduct forensic investigations, and document incident findings while collaborating with a dedicated team.

Ideal candidates will have a robust background in cyber defense analysis, active clearance, and experience with industry-standard tools. Join Nightwing to contribute to critical cybersecurity missions.

Competitive compensation and a commitment to teamwork are part of our culture.