Computer Network Defense (CND) Analyst
Job Location:
Columbus, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
13 September 2026 (3 hours ago)
Application Deadline:
11 December 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company Overview
UnityTec is an SBA-certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) delivering high-impact professional and technical services to government agencies. With deep expertise in Industrial and Enterprise Systems Modernization FIAR (Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness) Industrial Facility Transformation Program and Project Management Enterprise Support and Consulting and Advanced Analytics we empower organizations to modernize operations and advance mission priorities. Our disciplined approachgrounded in dedicated talent proactive planning rigorous quality assurance agile methodologies cost-effective delivery and uncompromising ethicspositions UnityTec as a trusted partner committed to achieving measurable enduring results for our clients.
Job Overview
We are seeking a Computer Network Defense (CND) Analyst to join our team. You will actively monitor defend and respond to cyber threats across enterprise networks using advanced Information Assurance (IA) tools and Defense-in-Depth strategies. Additionally you will ensure continuous Computer Network Defense (CND) compliance while maintaining and optimizing perimeter security applications to safeguard critical information systems. This position is in Columbus OH.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
UnityTec is an SBA-certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) delivering high-impact professional and technical services to government agencies. With deep expertise in Industrial and Enterprise Systems Modernization FIAR (Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness) Industrial Facility Transformation Program and Project Management Enterprise Support and Consulting and Advanced Analytics we empower organizations to modernize operations and advance mission priorities. Our disciplined approachgrounded in dedicated talent proactive planning rigorous quality assurance agile methodologies cost-effective delivery and uncompromising ethicspositions UnityTec as a trusted partner committed to achieving measurable enduring results for our clients.
Job Overview
We are seeking a Computer Network Defense (CND) Analyst to join our team. You will actively monitor defend and respond to cyber threats across enterprise networks using advanced Information Assurance (IA) tools and Defense-in-Depth strategies. Additionally you will ensure continuous Computer Network Defense (CND) compliance while maintaining and optimizing perimeter security applications to safeguard critical information systems. This position is in Columbus OH.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Threat Detection and Incident Response:Protecting information systems by continuously monitoring networks analyzing unauthorized activities and executing deliberate actions to mitigate emerging threats and CND alerts.
- Compliance and Vulnerability Management:Acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on CND requirements by utilizing IA tools to conduct compliance analysis correlate data track vulnerabilities and escalate non-compliance issues for remediation.
- Security Engineering and Tool Sustainment:Providing ongoing technical analysis and enterprise-level support for IA applications while implementing Defense-in-Depth signatures and perimeter controls to proactively diminish network threats.
- DOD Approved 8570/8140 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level II
- DOD Approved 8570/8140 CSSP Certification: CSSP-IR
- A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience or related formal education.
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience performing root cause analysis of cybersecurity events and incidents.
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience analyzing network traffic and/or system logs.
- Working knowledge of at least two cybersecurity areas:
- Firewall
- IDS/IPS
- Host based antivirus
- Vulnerability Management
- Forensics
- Malware Analysis
- Device Hardening
- Understanding of Defense-in-Depth
- Ability to build and read scripts in languages such as Perl Bash PowerShell Ruby Python
- Must possess written and verbal skills to appropriately document and brief Cybersecurity Incidents.
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must possess a current Top-Secret clearance with SCI access.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
UnityTec provides professional services to federal agencies and prime contractors in today’s highly competitive market.