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Leidos has a career opportunity for a Cyber Network Defense Analyst to support the Air Force National Capital Region IT Services program. The AFNCR IT Services program provides support services for ...

Leidos has a career opportunity for a Cyber Network Defense Analyst to support the Air Force National Capital Region IT Services program. The AFNCR IT Services program provides support services for ...

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Nightwing is seeking a Cyber Network Defense Analyst to support this critical customer mission. The CDNA uses information collected from a variety of sources to monitor network activity and analyze ...

... cyber defense staff to validate network alerts - Document and escalate incidents (including event's history, status, and potential impact for further action) that may cause ongoing and immediate ...

They are seeking a Cyber Network Defense Analyst II to join their team, responsible for securing the nation's cyber infrastructure, conducting forensic investigations, and analyzing network traffic ...

Nightwing is seeking a Cyber Network Defense Analyst to support this critical customer mission. The CDNA uses information collected from a variety of sources to monitor network activity and analyze ...

... cyber defense staff to validate network alerts - Document and escalate incidents (including event's history, status, and potential impact for further action) that may cause ongoing and immediate ...

They are seeking Cyber Network Defense Analysts (CNDA) to support this critical customer mission. The CDNA uses information collected from a variety of sources to monitor network activity and analyze ...

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How much do cyber network defense jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for cyber network defense in the United States is $122,108.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,500.00 and $149,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Cyber Network Defense vs Cyber Security Analyst?

AspectCyber Network DefenseCyber Security Analyst
CertificationsCompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEHCompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH
Work EnvironmentFocus on network security, intrusion detection, and defense strategiesBroader security analysis, risk assessment, and incident response
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in cybersecurity firms, government agencies, and large corporationsAcross various industries including finance, healthcare, and tech companies

Cyber Network Defense specialists focus specifically on protecting network infrastructure from threats, utilizing skills similar to those of Cyber Security Analysts. While both roles require similar certifications and often overlap in work environments, Cyber Network Defense emphasizes active defense and intrusion prevention within networks, whereas Cyber Security Analysts may handle a broader range of security tasks including policy development and incident analysis.

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Infographic showing various Cyber Network Defense job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $122,108 per year, or $58.7 per hour.

Cyber Network Defense Analyst

Sandoval Technology Solutions

Andrews Air Force Base, MD

Full-time

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Position Summary:

We are seeking a Cyber Network Defense Analyst to join our Cybersecurity Operations team supporting the AFNCR IT Services (AFNCRIT) program. The Cyber Network Defense Analyst located at Joint Base Andrews will augment 844th Communications Group in implementing DoD, Air Force, and AFDW cybersecurity policies, programs and initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate Assessment and Authorization efforts for AFDW enclaves.

  • Support the AFDW mission defense team (MDT) in performing DCO-IDM for AFDW portion of the AFIN.

  • Support the AFDW MDT in conducting active and passive DCO-IDM to monitor, audit, detect, report, analyze and mitigate threats to mission relevant and key terrain in cyberspace (MRT-C/KT-C) Support development and management of cybersecurity policy, programs and compliance.

  • Implement a Computer Network Defense (CND) team to respond to computer security incidents, Information Condition (INFOCON) level changes, and Classified Message Incidents (CMIs)

  • Work with entities for firewall rule changes and DLP waivers

  • 8140 compliance

Basic Qualifications:

  • Requires a Bachelors degree and less than 2 years of prior relevant experience additional years of applicable experience will be accepted lieu of a degree.

  • Active DoD Secret clearance required.

  • CompTIA Security+ CE or higher DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification must meet 8140 ISSM role qualification.

  • ACAS and HBSS

  • STIG Viewer and STIG auditing

  • POA&Ms

  • Proficiency with Excel

  • Ability to brief status to high level Government leadership and stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting USAF, DISA, or other DoD mission systems.

  • Familiarity with eMASS, SCAP Compliance Checker (SCC), or HBSS.

  • Ability to adress and assess RMF Security Controls

  • Ability to communicate risk-based recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Understanding of automation tools/scripts (e.g., PowerShell, Nessus APIs) to support scan or report optimization.