Network Analyst

PUNCH Cyber Analytics Group

. Analyze PCAPs and network traffic to identify suspicious activity, potential misconfigurations, anomalous behavior, and other security or operational issues .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in analyzing PCAPs and network traffic to identify security issues, while effectively leading a team of network analysts in dynamic environments. Proficient in managing competing priorities and delivering technical findings to government customers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PCAP AnalysisTCP/IP UnderstandingTeam LeadershipNetwork TroubleshootingNetwork+ Certification

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Hard Skills

PCAP AnalysisNetwork Traffic AnalysisTCP/IPRoutingSwitchingEnterprise Network OperationsLinux AdministrationNetwork Sensor DeploymentNetwork Hardware InstallationDefensive Cyber Operations

Soft Skills

Technical GuidanceCustomer InteractionStatus UpdatesCompeting Priorities ManagementAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

PowerPointNetwork Analysis Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Network+Security+CCNA

Industry Keywords

Cyber Protection TeamsDefensive Cyber OperationsNetwork AssessmentsDeployable Technical Teams

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxSwitchingTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze PCAPs and network traffic to identify suspicious activity, potential misconfigurations, anomalous behavior, and other security or operational issues
Lead a deployed team of network analysts and provide technical guidance
Troubleshoot issues and participate directly in network analysis activities
Select and organize personnel for multiple customer-directed missions
Coordinate travel and deployments with as little as one week’s notice
Interact with government customers and discuss technical findings
Provide status updates and deliver quarterly PowerPoint briefings
Track team activities and manage competing priorities
Prepare accurate monthly contract deliverables
Deploy alongside the team and work in unfamiliar customer environments
Adapt to changing mission requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hands-on experience analyzing PCAPs and network traffic to identify suspicious activity, potential misconfigurations, anomalous behavior, and other security or operational issues
Strong understanding of TCP/IP, common network protocols, routing, switching, and enterprise network operations
Ability to lead a deployed team of network analysts, provide technical guidance, troubleshoot issues, and participate directly in analysis activities
Ability to select and organize personnel for multiple customer-directed missions
Ability to coordinate travel and deployments with as little as one week’s notice
Comfortable interacting with government customers, discussing technical findings, providing status updates, and delivering quarterly PowerPoint briefings
Ability to track team activities, manage competing priorities, and prepare accurate monthly contract deliverables
Willingness and ability to deploy alongside the team, work in unfamiliar customer environments, and adapt to changing mission requirements
Nice to have: Linux administration, network sensor deployment, network hardware installation, and data center experience
Nice to have: Prior experience with military Cyber Protection Teams (CPTs), defensive cyber operations, network assessments, or similar deployable technical teams
Relevant certifications: Network+, Security+, CCNA

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unique benefits and personal touches to provide a positive work-life experience
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