Computer Network Defense Analyst
US$120,000 – US$125,000 / yr base salary
Posted 22 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Computer Network Defense Analyst (EAIRS)”
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$120,000 – US$125,000 / yr |
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CertificationsCCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP
Computer Network Defense Analyst - CND Analyst
Location: Fully On-site in Columbus, OH; Fort Belvoir, VA; Battle Creek, MI, New Cumberland, PA, Richmond, VA
Employment Type: Full-time.
Clearance Required: Active Top Secret
Shift/work hours: This position would be working on the 3rd shift - 10:30 pm -7:30 am.
Salary: $120,000-$125,000.
Who we are:
Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) is a dynamic IT and Management Consulting firm based in the Washington, DC area. Founded in 1996, Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) has evolved into a company of highly qualified professionals that provides full-cycle IT consulting and Management support in both the private and public sectors.
Horizon’s culture is based on our core values, and we PRIDE ourselves on a diverse, employee- and family-centric approach.
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Summary of requirements:
- 5 years relevant Cybersecurity/IT experience
- IAT II: One of the following
- CCNA-Security; CySA+; GICSP; GSEC; Security+ CE; CND; SSCP
- CNDSP/CSSP-IR
- Must have one of the “Computer Network Defense” CE Certifications within six (6) months of onboarding.
What are we are looking for:
We are looking for a CND Analyst that will:
- Participates in 24x7x365 monitoring DLA's SIEM and other cybersecurity monitoring tools in an effort to detect and respond to cybersecurity threats within DLA's Enterprise Network Environment.
- Performs actions to protect, monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to unauthorized activity.
- Employs Cybersecurity capabilities and deliberate actions to respond to specific alerts or emerging threats.
- Reviews logged events for trends that are indicative of attack or compromise within the environment.
- Actively monitors logs and traffic for Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) and "low and slow" attacks within the environment.
- Maintains awareness of possible threats through the use of intelligence resources to include Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT).
- Provides technical analysis and sustainment support for the enterprise for IA tools and applications and assists with the application of Defense-In-Depth signatures and perimeter defense controls to diminish network threats.