Cyber Defense Analyst

Nightwing

Remote regions

US

Salary range

$64,000–$128,000/yr

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Protect and Defend:

  • Monitor customer environments using security technologies to triage alerts.
  • Escalate confirmed threats with actionable reports through appropriate channels.
  • Document investigations thoroughly for peer review and collaboration.

Incident Response:

  • Execute standard operating procedures for common alert types.
  • Perform basic artifact analysis on IP addresses, domains, and file hashes.
  • Conduct initial containment actions per runbooks and document all actions with timestamps.

Continuous Development:

  • Stay updated on the threat landscape via weekly briefings and open web research.
  • Hone blue team skills through challenges and trainings.
  • Take a proactive approach to problems and seek creative solutions.

Nightwing

Nightwing provides full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration, and intelligence mission support services to intelligence, defense, civil, and commercial markets. Previously part of a Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA, Nightwing became independent in 2024 and continues to support mission-impactful initiatives with a team of dedicated professionals.

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