Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team in Washington DC to protect critical national infrastructure. We're urgently seeking a proactive Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to defend against sophisticated threats and implement cutting-edge security protocols. This high-impact role offers rapid career growth and the opportunity to work on projects that directly impact national security. Competitive compensation includes comprehensive benefits and flexible work arrangements.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security alerts using SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar)
- Lead incident response investigations for high-priority security breaches
- Develop and maintain advanced threat detection scripts and playbooks
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on federal systems
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement zero-trust architectures
- Prepare detailed security reports and executive briefings
Qualifications
- 5+ years in cybersecurity with federal government experience
- CISSP, CEH, or GIAC certifications required
- Expertise in NIST 800-53 framework compliance
- Proficiency in network security tools (FireEye, Palo Alto)
- Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
- Strong knowledge of cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Experience with threat intelligence platforms (Recorded Future)