Cyber Network Defense Analyst - Junior; Shift

Job Description

Spry Squared is looking for a Cyber Network Defense Analyst to provide Network Operations Security Center (NOSC) support, cyber analysis, application development, and 24x7x365 support staff.

The NOSC is a U.S. Government program responsible for monitoring, detecting, analyzing, mitigating and responding to cyber threats and adversarial activity on the enterprise. It has primary responsibility for monitoring and responding to security events and incidents detected at the Trusted Internet Connection (TIC) and Policy Enforcement Point (PEP) and is responsible for directing and coordinating detection and response activities performed by each Component SOC.

Direction and coordination are achieved through a shared customer incident tracking system and other means of coordination and communication.

The Monitoring and Analysis team provides 24x7 support across 4 different shifts. Front half shifts cover day and night from Sunday – Tuesday and alternating Wednesdays. Back half shifts cover day and night from Thursday – Saturday and alternating Wednesdays. Candidates must be able to work non-core hours when necessary.

Duties include network security monitoring and detection, proactively searching for threats, inspecting traffic for anomalies and new malware patterns, investigating and analyzing logs, providing analysis and response to alerts, and documenting activity in NOSC investigations and Security Event Notifications (SENs).

• Manage and conduct hands‑on technical detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and remediation as a member of the Incident Response team
• Guide and mentor peers and subordinates to provide cross training
• Ensure accountability and punctuality of security analysts assigned to your shift
• Capture cybersecurity metrics that support executive‑level briefings (daily, weekly, monthly)
• Articulate daily challenges to the Government Watch Officer (GWO)
• Analyze web and host logs for indications of compromise
• Remediate and coordinate the remediation of infected or compromised devices
• Ensure shift continuity during call‑outs and emergencies
• Compile incident reports, executive summaries, and analysis reports of intrusions and/or security events
• Document and update processes, workflows, and technical guides
• Perform simple firewall rule changes (after training)

• Must have active DoD TOP SECRET with SCI clearance
• Must be U.S. Citizen
• Bachelor's Degree and 0-2 years of SOC analyst experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Extensive knowledge of a SOC’s/NOSC’s purpose and role within an organization
• Detailed understanding of common network ports and protocols (e.g. TCP/UDP, HTTP, ICMP, DNS, SMTP, etc.)
• Expertise with network topologies and network security device functions (e.g. Firewall, IDS/IPS, Proxy, DNS, etc.)
• Expertise with packet analysis tools such as Wireshark

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Salary: $60,000 – $105,000 depending on experience

Spry Squared is a Minority and Woman Owned Small Business headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado with offices across the United States of America. We are an experienced federal government and commercial service provider with security-clear personnel working on various projects across the USA and the globe.

We provide organizations with Best in Class Enterprise Solutions, Managed IT Services, Cybersecurity Solutions, IT Professional Services, Recruiting Services, Project/Program Management and technology products. We are your strategic partner and value-added reseller, solving complex business challenges by leveraging technology solutions that reduce costs, optimize productivity and minimize risk.