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Cybersecurity Operations Analyst

SITEC Consulting

On-siteSpringfield, VAseniorPosted 6h ago

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  • A US security clearance is required, which effectively means citizens only.

Job description

Cybersecurity Operations Analyst Tier 3

Clearance: Active TS/SCI

Schedule: Mission operations support

Serve as a senior incident responder supporting the containment, eradication, and recovery of complex cybersecurity incidents. You will perform forensic analysis, malware investigation, threat attribution, and advanced response activities in a mission-focused environment.

What You Will Do

  • Lead technical analysis and response actions during cybersecurity incidents.

  • Perform host, server, network, memory, and forensic artifact analysis.

  • Analyze malware, develop signatures, and identify indicators of compromise.

  • Build incident timelines, reports, briefings, and corrective-action recommendations.

  • Develop and use approved scripts and tools to collect and analyze data.

  • Coordinate with cybersecurity, counterintelligence, and law-enforcement stakeholders as required.

  • Review incident tickets for accuracy, documentation, and response quality.

  • Participate in exercises and readiness activities when not responding to active incidents.

What You Bring

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a polygraph.

  • Bachelor's degree or at least six years of cybersecurity experience.

  • DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II and CSSP Incident Responder compliant certification, or the ability to meet the required certification timeline.

  • Experience with incident response, digital forensics, malware analysis, and defensive cyber operations.

  • Strong technical writing and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree.

  • IAT Level III certification.

  • Malware reverse engineering or advanced scripting experience.

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