Cyber Defense Analyst 1
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Salary$50k – $290k
LocationAnnapolis Junction, MD, Annapolis Junction, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentUse/Protect
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedNov 2, 2026 · 1d ago
Verified live21h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
No demonstrated experience required
DoD 8570 CSSP Analyst baseline certification
DoD 8570 IAT Level I or II certification
CE certification (Microsoft OS or CentOS/RedHat OS)
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance
US citizenship
Benefits
Healthcare
Wellness
Financial
Retirement
Education
Time off
About the company
Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.
About the role
We are looking for a Cyber Defense Analyst to join a growing team in Annapolis Junction, MD.
The Cyber Defense Analyst (Level 1) monitors network activity and analyzes security-relevant data to detect anomalous behavior. This role supports the protection of data, information systems, and infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
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Use cyber defense tools to monitor, detect, analyze, categorize, and triage anomalous activity
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Generate cybersecurity cases including event history, status, and potential impact
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Route incidents in accordance with established incident response plans
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Identify trends, patterns, and anomaly correlations
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Recommend proactive security measures
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Isolate indicators of compromise
Requirements:
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No demonstrated experience required
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DoD 8570 CSSP Analyst baseline certification
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DoD 8570 IAT Level I or II certification
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CE certification (Microsoft OS or CentOS/RedHat OS)
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US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required
Legal
The Swift Group and Subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00
Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates.
Benefits
At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.
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