Job Description

Our client is seeking a Cyber Operations Analyst to support a federal contract in Ft. Meade, MD.

Desired Experience

• Minimum three (3) years of experience supporting a Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC), Security Operations Center (SOC), Network Operations Center (NOC), Cyber Fusion Center, or similar operational environment.
• Experience performing cyberspace analysis, incident analysis, threat analysis, or cyber intelligence activities.
• Experience collaborating with federal cyber centers, security teams, or incident response personnel to identify root causes and assess cybersecurity incidents.
• Experience contributing to cyberspace situational awareness products, reports, dashboards, or operational briefings.
• General understanding of cybersecurity concepts, cyber threats, vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and defensive cyber operations.
• Experience monitoring, assessing, and reporting on cyberspace operations, capabilities, risks, and vulnerabilities.
• Ability to analyze incomplete or conflicting information and develop recommendations to support operational decision-making.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks, threat intelligence, incident response processes, and security monitoring tools.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, written communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance

Preferred Certifications

• CompTIA Security+
• Network+
• CySA+
• GIAC Cyber Defense certifications
• Other DoD 8140-compliant cybersecurity certifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's degree or bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Intelligence Studies, Information Systems, or a related field is preferred.