Cybersecurity Analyst
Core
Monitor security alerts, investigate incidents, perform vulnerability assessments, and maintain security controls for U.S. Federal Government assets.
Role type
Senior IC cybersecurity analyst (threat & vulnerability management)
Builds
Security monitoring dashboards, vulnerability reports, and incident response playbooks
Domain
U.S. Federal Government / Cybersecurity
Required skills
Splunk, scripting, vulnerability assessment, incident response, threat intelligence, compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001), Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, data visualization), security documentation
Preferred skills
Security+ / CEH / CISSP / CISA / CISM / CBCP / GIAC certifications, advanced forensics, security architecture evaluation
Technologies
Splunk, Tenable, SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, endpoint protection
Responsibilities
Monitor and analyze security alerts from SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection; Produce vulnerability reports tracking categorized vulnerabilities and remediation trends; Investigate and respond to security incidents ensuring timely containment; Perform vulnerability assessments and recommend mitigation strategies; Maintain and update security documentation including incident reports and playbooks; Conduct threat intelligence research to identify emerging risks; Support compliance efforts with frameworks like NIST and ISO 27001; Implement and maintain Splunk/Tenable platform infrastructure; Conduct advanced searching, forensics, and analytics using security tools; Coordinate security testing procedures and verify system security; Liaise with internal teams and external vendors to ensure compliance
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
