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Cyber Network Defense Analyst
JCS SolutionsUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Aug 2026
💰 $145,000/yr($101,000/yr – $145,000/yr)
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Job Summary
JCS Solutions is seeking a Cyber Network Defense Analyst to join our Cybersecurity Operations team supporting the AFNCR IT Services (AFNCRIT) program. The Cyber Network Defense Analyst located at The Pentagon will augment the 844th Communications Group in implementing DoD, Air Force, and AFDW cybersecurity policies, programs, and initiatives.
What’s in it for you:
What you will do:
What you will bring:
How will you wow us:
JCS Solutions (JCS) is a premier technology firm providing innovative solutions and high-quality services in defense, national security, and civilian sectors. JCS offers enterprise-wide solutions including cloud computing, software development, cybersecurity, digital modernization, and management consulting for the federal government. At JCS, we elevate our customers’ mission through the application of technology and professional services. Our commitment to investing in our workforce drives innovation and progress for our clients, employees, and communities.
JCS is both a Great Place to Work and a Top Places to Work certified company.
Our employees embody our core values, and we are looking for others who do too!
Job Summary
JCS Solutions is seeking a Cyber Network Defense Analyst to join our Cybersecurity Operations team supporting the AFNCR IT Services (AFNCRIT) program. The Cyber Network Defense Analyst located at The Pentagon will augment the 844th Communications Group in implementing DoD, Air Force, and AFDW cybersecurity policies, programs, and initiatives.
What’s in it for you:
- Join a premier technology firm specializing in innovative solutions.
- Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture.
- Enjoy tremendous growth potential in a high-performing team environment.
- A robust benefits package:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-and-long term disability
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401k retirement plan with employer match
- Annual Professional Development Reimbursement Program
- And more!
What you will do:
- Facilitate Assessment and Authorization efforts for AFDW enclaves.
- Support the AFDW Mission Defense Team (MDT) in performing DCO-IDM for the AFDW portion of the AFIN.
- Support the AFDW MDT in conducting active and passive DCO-IDM to monitor, audit, detect, report, analyze, and mitigate threats to mission relevant and key terrain in cyberspace (MRT-C/KT-C).
- Support development and management of cybersecurity policy, programs, and compliance.
- Implement a Computer Network Defense (CND) team to respond to computer security incidents, Information Condition (INFOCON) level changes, and Classified Message Incidents (CMIs).
- Work with entities for firewall rule changes and DLP waivers.
- Support 8140 compliance.
- Perform STIG Viewer and STIG auditing.
- Manage POA&Ms.
- Utilize Excel for reporting and analysis.
- Brief status updates to high-level Government leadership and stakeholders.
What you will bring:
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree and less than 2 years of prior relevant experience; additional years of applicable experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
- Active DoD Secret clearance required.
- CompTIA Security+ CE or higher DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification must meet 8140 ISSM role qualification.
- Experience with ACAS and HBSS.
How will you wow us:
- Experience supporting USAF, DISA, or other DoD mission systems.
- Familiarity with eMASS, SCAP Compliance Checker (SCC), or HBSS.
- Ability to address and assess RMF Security Controls.
- Ability to communicate risk-based recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
JCS Solutions (JCS) is a premier technology firm providing innovative solutions and high-quality services in defense, national security, and civilian sectors. JCS offers enterprise-wide solutions including cloud computing, software development, cybersecurity, digital modernization, and management consulting for the federal government. At JCS, we elevate our customers’ mission through the application of technology and professional services. Our commitment to investing in our workforce drives innovation and progress for our clients, employees, and communities.
JCS is both a Great Place to Work and a Top Places to Work certified company.
Our employees embody our core values, and we are looking for others who do too!
- Customer Experience: Strive for excellence and delight our clients
- Innovation: Embrace creative thinking to enable continual growth and powerful solutions
- Accountability: Take ownership
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