Network and Cyber Test Data Analyst

CACI is seeking a JIATF 401 Network and Cyber Test Data Analyst in Alexandria, VA to collect, correlate, analyze, and visualize network, cyber, and operational test data supporting Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) technology evaluations. The role supports performance, interoperability, resiliency, and cybersecurity assessments through analytical products such as dashboards, reports, and executive briefings.

Responsibilities

• Collect, aggregate, correlate, and analyze network, cyber, RF, and operational test data from C-UAS technologies, sensors, command and control systems, and supporting enterprise networks.
• Use Maven Smart System (MSS), Palantir, Power BI, Python, and AI-enabled analytical tools to support network analysis, cybersecurity assessments, and operational test evaluations.
• Analyze network traffic, packet captures, system logs, cybersecurity events, telemetry, and performance metrics to identify trends, vulnerabilities, anomalies, and operational impacts.
• Support developmental testing, operational testing, technology demonstrations, and capability evaluations by producing analytical products measuring system performance, resiliency, and cybersecurity effectiveness.
• Evaluate network architectures, system interoperability, communications performance, latency, bandwidth utilization, and cybersecurity controls supporting C-UAS operations.
• Create dashboards, data visualizations, technical reports, and executive-level briefings that communicate network performance, cyber readiness, operational effectiveness, and mission impacts.
• Apply artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automated analytics to accelerate log analysis, anomaly detection, threat identification, and operational decision support.
• Analyze cybersecurity events, defensive cyber operations data, vulnerability assessment results, penetration testing outcomes, and system audit logs to identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Develop performance metrics and analytical frameworks to evaluate network reliability, cyber resiliency, system availability, interoperability, and mission effectiveness.
• Coordinate with Test Engineers, Network Engineers, Cybersecurity Engineers, Software Engineers, operators, acquisition personnel, and mission stakeholders to develop test assessments and technical recommendations.
• Assist with test planning by identifying data collection requirements, instrumentation needs, success criteria, and analytical methodologies for network and cyber evaluations.
• Produce technical documentation, analytical reports, after-action reviews, operational assessments, and executive briefings supporting acquisition decisions and capability development.
• Maintain data integrity, security, and compliance with applicable cybersecurity policies, information assurance standards, and data governance requirements.
• Stay current on emerging cybersecurity threats, network technologies, AI-enabled analytical capabilities, and evolving C-UAS architectures to strengthen organizational capabilities.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance.
• BA/BS with 4+ years; AA/AS with 8+ years; or HS/GED with 10+ years.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing network performance, cybersecurity events, system logs, operational test data, or enterprise network environments.
• Experience using Maven Smart System (MSS), Palantir, or similar enterprise data integration and analytics platforms.
• Experience developing dashboards, reports, and interactive visualizations using Power BI or similar business intelligence platforms.
• Working knowledge of Python for data analysis, automation, scripting, and analytical workflows.
• Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools, machine learning applications, or advanced analytics platforms for network or cyber analysis.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking, network protocols, cybersecurity principles, system logging, packet analysis, and network performance monitoring.
• Experience analyzing packet captures, firewall logs, endpoint telemetry, SIEM data, or operational test instrumentation.
• Experience collecting, organizing, validating, cleansing, and exploiting structured and unstructured technical datasets from multiple operational and enterprise sources.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including technical documentation, analytical reports, executive briefings, and presentation materials.
• Ability to translate complex network and cybersecurity findings into concise, actionable recommendations for senior military and civilian leadership.
• Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, cyber, operational, and acquisition teams in dynamic mission environments.

Technologies

• Maven Smart System (MSS)
• Palantir
• Power BI
• Python
• Artificial intelligence
• Machine learning
• Wireshark
• Splunk
• Microsoft Sentinel
• Elastic Stack
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
• NIST RMF
• Zero Trust Architecture
• CJADC2

Desired

• Experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, Homeland Security, or Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) organizations.
• Familiarity with C-UAS command and control networks, tactical communications, mission command systems, and network-enabled sensor architectures.
• Experience supporting developmental test and evaluation (DT&E), operational test and evaluation (OT&E), cybersecurity test events, or technology demonstrations.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks including NIST RMF, Zero Trust Architecture, DoD cybersecurity policies, and defensive cyber operations.
• Experience utilizing Wireshark, Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Elastic Stack, SIEM platforms, or comparable network and cyber analysis tools.
• Experience supporting CJADC2, data fusion, common operating picture development, cloud-based network architectures, or operational decision-support systems.

Location and Salary

Location: Alexandria, VA (onsite)

Pay range: USD 86,600 - 181,800 per yearly