Cyberspace Defensive Analyst – Level 1

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

Cyberspace Defensive Analyst supporting client's unification of cyberspace operations and strengthening DoD capabilities. Involves coordinating defensive operations and providing research and analysis.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeFort Meade • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $73,193 - $85,319 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver cyberspace options and effects for our nation in an ever-changing threat environment.
Support one of our clients that is responsible for unifying the direction of cyberspace operations, strengthening DoD cyberspace capabilities, and integrating and bolstering DoD's cyber expertise.
Provide a full range of expertise and capabilities across the spectrum of cyberspace operations.
Coordinate network defense operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems Management, Computer Science, or related discipline.
Must possess an active TS/SCI/Polygraph for consideration.
3 years of experience coordinating network defense operations with DOD Component Commands/Services/Agencies/Field Activities or Intelligence Agencies or Law Enforcement, or U.S. Government organizations.
Performing research and analysis of cybersecurity capabilities to satisfy data protection requirements.
Demonstrating expertise on the lifecycle of the network threats, attack vectors and methods of exploitation, the utilization, configuration, and implementation of industry capabilities including web content filters, and email security.
Coordination and providing support on cyber-related incidents and issues to include Malware Analysis Reports, Alerts regarding potential malicious activity, and Suspicious Contact Reports.
Engaging with FCC or DIB on network protection.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working schedule

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Hard Skills & Tools

cyberspace operationsnetwork defense operationscybersecurity capabilitiesdata protectionmalware analysisweb content filtersemail securityattack vectorsmethods of exploitationresearch and analysis

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems ManagementBachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceTS/SCI clearancePolygraph