TEAM LEADER
PUNCH Cyber Analytics Group
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- Stakeholder managementTroubleshootingMicrosoft OfficeNetworkingCompTIA Security+
- Nice to have
- OperationsLinux
- Work
- On-site in Reston
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Networking55%Troubleshooting25%Stakeholder management13%Microsoft Office5%of 60 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 12, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
PUNCH Cyber Analytics Group is hiring a Team Leader for BASELINE, its global deployable cyber operations team. This role involves leading network analysts in the field, working directly with packet captures, and managing team personnel. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, capable of problem-solving in dynamic situations, and able to communicate technical options clearly to government customers, including non-technical stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and perform PCAP and network traffic analysis to identify suspicious activity, unusual behavior, misconfigurations, and other issues.
- Guide analysts in the field, assign tasks, troubleshoot problems, and ensure the quality of team analysis.
- Manage the team, encompassing hiring, daily supervision, coaching, performance reviews, and accountability.
- Staff and coordinate multiple customer missions, including travel and deployments with as little as one week's notice.
- Collaborate with government customers and SETAs, propose practical next steps, and adapt plans as conditions evolve.
- Monitor team activities and prepare monthly contract reports and quarterly PowerPoint briefings.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Strong hands-on PCAP and network traffic analysis skills.
- Solid understanding of TCP/IP, protocols, routing, switching, and enterprise networks.
- Experience leading network analysts and managing employees while remaining technically engaged.
- Demonstrated good judgment, initiative, and problem-solving abilities in unfamiliar or changing environments.
- Clear communication skills with both technical and non-technical customers.
- Proficient writing and briefing skills.
- Willingness to travel on short notice.
Qualifications
- US citizen.
- Possess a SECRET clearance.
Preferred qualifications include Linux administration, network sensor or hardware deployment, data center experience, military Cyber Protection Teams (CPTs), defensive cyber operations, or network assessments; Network+, Security+, or CCNA certifications.
Emphasis is placed on strong network analysis skills over traditional network or systems administration experience.