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Network Security Analyst jobs are open across government agencies, financial services, healthcare, defense contracting, and technology firms, from entry-level SOC analyst roles to senior and lead positions, with specializations in threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and incident response. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Description
Computer Network Defense (CND) Security Engineer
Suitland, MD
Leidos is hiring a Computer Network Defense (CND) Security Engineer to join our team in Suitland, MD. In this role, you will help protect critical Department of Defense networks by monitoring and analyzing security events, investigating cyber threats, performing vulnerability management activities, and supporting advanced cybersecurity technologies across Windows, Linux, and VMware environments. This is an opportunity to work on mission critical systems while collaborating with a highly skilled cyber team.
Primary Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security events using Trellix ePO, Splunk, Palo Alto, and RSA.
- Investigate endpoint security alerts, including malware, rogue systems, and removable media events.
- Build dashboards, perform ACAS scans, and assist with vulnerability remediation efforts.
- Apply STIGs, perform system patching, and manage SCAP scans.
- Contribute to RMF documentation and maintain system and network diagrams.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ years of experience. Additional relevant experience or certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Active TS/SCI clearance (in DISS).
- Active IAT Level II certification (CompTIA Security+ CE preferred).
- Linux administration experience, specifically with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
- 3+ years of Computer Network Defense (CND) experience.
- Experience administering enterprise scale vulnerability management systems, including deploying multi scanner architectures with Tenable Security Center (Tenable.sc) and Nessus Manager.
- Experience managing credentialed scans, performing offline plugin updates in air gapped environments, and deploying Nessus Agents at scale across diverse endpoints.
- Hands on experience with Splunk, Trellix ePO, ACAS, and RMF.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with VMware ESXi.
- Experience with ACAS and Nessus.
If you're looking for an opportunity to help defend critical national security systems while working with advanced cybersecurity technologies, we'd love to hear from you.
DABAOPP1
NITESONI
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
July 31, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Description
Computer Network Defense (CND) Security Engineer
Suitland, MD
Leidos is hiring a Computer Network Defense (CND) Security Engineer to join our team in Suitland, MD. In this role, you will help protect critical Department of Defense networks by monitoring and analyzing security events, investigating cyber threats, performing vulnerability management activities, and supporting advanced cybersecurity technologies across Windows, Linux, and VMware environments. This is an opportunity to work on mission critical systems while collaborating with a highly skilled cyber team.
Primary Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security events using Trellix ePO, Splunk, Palo Alto, and RSA.
- Investigate endpoint security alerts, including malware, rogue systems, and removable media events.
- Build dashboards, perform ACAS scans, and assist with vulnerability remediation efforts.
- Apply STIGs, perform system patching, and manage SCAP scans.
- Contribute to RMF documentation and maintain system and network diagrams.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ years of experience. Additional relevant experience or certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Active TS/SCI clearance (in DISS).
- Active IAT Level II certification (CompTIA Security+ CE preferred).
- Linux administration experience, specifically with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
- 3+ years of Computer Network Defense (CND) experience.
- Experience administering enterprise scale vulnerability management systems, including deploying multi scanner architectures with Tenable Security Center (Tenable.sc) and Nessus Manager.
- Experience managing credentialed scans, performing offline plugin updates in air gapped environments, and deploying Nessus Agents at scale across diverse endpoints.
- Hands on experience with Splunk, Trellix ePO, ACAS, and RMF.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with VMware ESXi.
- Experience with ACAS and Nessus.
If you're looking for an opportunity to help defend critical national security systems while working with advanced cybersecurity technologies, we'd love to hear from you.
DABAOPP1
NITESONI
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
July 31, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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- Technology & Software36
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in network security analyst jobs.
- Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or IBM QRadar
- CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH, or equivalent industry certification
- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, or a related field
- Proficiency in network protocols, firewall management, and intrusion detection systems
- Experience conducting vulnerability assessments and interpreting penetration testing results
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or SOC 2
Tips for Your Network Security Analyst Job Search
Tailor your resume to each job tier
SOC analyst roles emphasize SIEM tool proficiency and alert triage volume, while senior analyst postings weight threat hunting and reporting. Pull the exact tool names from each job description and mirror them in your experience bullets, because many applicant systems screen for literal keyword matches.
Certify before you apply to mid-level roles
CompTIA Security+ clears the baseline bar for most entry postings, but mid-level openings increasingly list CISSP, CEH, or GIAC credentials as requirements, not preferences. Completing one before applying signals you can handle independent investigations without close supervision.
Filter openings by clearance requirement first
Defense and federal contractor roles often require an active Secret or Top Secret clearance, which can take a year or more to obtain if you don't already hold one. Prioritize listings that match your current clearance status so you're not disqualified before the first screen.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists network security analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a concrete incident response example
Most technical interviews for this role include a scenario question asking how you'd handle an active intrusion or ransomware event. Walk through detection, containment, eradication, and recovery using a real or practice scenario you've worked through, naming the specific tools you'd use at each stage.
Negotiate using total compensation, not base salary
Security analyst offers frequently include certification reimbursement, on-call pay, and shift differentials that vary widely by employer. Before accepting or countering, ask for a written breakdown of all compensation components so you're comparing equivalent packages rather than headline numbers.
Network Security Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most network security analysts?
The companies hiring the most network security analysts right now include Deloitte, Palo Alto Networks, and Koch, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Defense contractors, large financial institutions, and hospital systems consistently account for a significant portion of total demand.
How many network security analyst jobs are remote?
About 54% of network security analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though availability varies by specialization. Threat intelligence, vulnerability research, and cloud security roles are more frequently offered remotely, while SOC analyst and incident response positions more often require on-site presence for access to classified systems or proprietary infrastructure.
How do you become a network security analyst?
Start by building foundational knowledge in networking and operating systems, then earn a recognized entry-level certification such as CompTIA Security+ or Network+. Gain hands-on practice through home labs, capture-the-flag competitions, or internships. Apply to entry-level SOC analyst or IT security roles, then progress into analyst positions as you accumulate incident response and monitoring experience.
Can you get a network security analyst job with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level network security analyst and junior SOC analyst roles regularly hire candidates with certifications and demonstrated hands-on skills rather than years of professional experience. Building a home lab, completing a cybersecurity bootcamp, earning a CompTIA Security+ certification, and contributing to open-source security projects can substitute for formal work history when applying to trainee or tier-one SOC positions.
What does the network security analyst interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen covering your background and certifications, followed by a technical phone interview testing networking fundamentals, threat identification, and tool familiarity. Finalists usually complete a practical exercise such as analyzing a sample log file or walking through an incident response scenario, then meet with the security team lead or hiring manager before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to network security analyst jobs?
You can find and apply to network security analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, specialization, and location preference, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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