Cybersecurity Analyst I
$85,000–$85,000 year
On-siteManassas, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and vulnerability scans using ACAS to identify security gaps within domestic and international infrastructures. Analyze Splunk and Syslog data to reconstruct incident timelines, detect anomalous behavior, and support ongoing incident response investigations. Collaborate with system administrators and network engineers to prioritize remediation actions based on risk, exploitability, and compliance requirements while tracking closure progress. Develop and maintain Splunk dashboards, generate metrics for leadership and audits, and document security procedures and testing plans. Deliver cybersecurity training to partners and enhance threat detection capabilities through continuous monitoring programs. Maintain a Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and manage multiple priorities to meet federal deadlines.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. Citizen
- active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret with SCI eligibility
- active Top Secret with SCI eligibility
- Minimum of 1 years as a cybersecurity analyst or information security analyst
- CompTIA Security +CE
- CompTIA CASP/SecurityX
- CISSP
- equivalent advanced security certifications
- Familiar with security tools and technologies, including SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk), vulnerability scanners (e.g., Nessus(ACAS), Qualys), endpoint protection (e.g. ESS Trellix, Defender), and cloud security in AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments
- In-depth understanding of continuous monitoring requirements
- familiar with STIG compliance and vulnerability management
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