Cyber Network Defense Analyst III
Nightwing
Sterling, VA · $99k–$206k a year · Posted October 30, 2026
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November 2026
- #6Best cities for mid-career professionals in the Southeast65% · of 87
- #7Best cities for mid-career professionals65% · of 100
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Rankings about security jobs
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About the job
...severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services. 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...