Cyber Security Analyst - TS/SCI w/Poly

CYBER SECURITY ANALYST

McLean, VA.

We are seeking a highly skilled cyber security analyst. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, analyzing, and remediating vulnerabilities and weaknesses across networks and systems. This is a tactical role that requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with other cyber defense teams to maintain continuous situational awareness of current and emerging cyber threats.

Analyze data to identify and prioritize vulnerabilities and weaknesses in our systems and networks

Provided detailed remediation and mitigation plans, track via Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Conduct research on threat actors, malware, exploit methods, and vulnerabilities to stay up-to-date on current cyber threats.

Develop and maintain cyber threat reports and presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Provide input on the implementation of processes, procedures, and technological solutions to mature our operational program and team cadence.

Respond to internal team and stakeholder inquires on vulnerabilities and related topics.

Collaborate with peers to identify and address cyber gaps and develop solutions to address cyber needs.

Conduct proactive data gathering to better understand the political, economic, and behavioral aspects of threats, cyber activities, and threat actors.

Assist with threat data enrichment, curation, automation, and dissemination within a threat intelligence platform.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or six additional years of relevant experience

8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, vulnerability management, or a related field

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Strong understanding of types of vulnerabilities, network attacks, and current industry threats

Experience with data analysis and data-driven decision making

Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms and tools

Ability to travel locally and nationally as needed

Desired Qualifications:

Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field

Certifications in cybersecurity or related field (e.g. CISSP, CEH)

Experience with vulnerability management tools and platforms

Strong understanding or risk management principles and practices

Experience with process improvement and implementation

Experience with tools including: Confluence, ServiceNow, JIRA, Tableau, PowerBI, Excel

Benefits

Vacation5 weeks of paid vacation per year

Holidays - Paid holidays published annually by the Office of Personnel Management, excluding Inauguration Day

100% paid for Health Benefits (United Healthcare, Guardian Dental, VSP Vision, MetLife, Life and Disability Insurance and annual $1500 employer HSA contribution on qualified plans)

6% 401k Contribution

Training ReimbursementApproved training and education expenses will be reimbursed

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree