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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security Analyst II - **Company:** P.B.'s, LLC - **Location:** Alexandria, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $165,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Apple Mac Systems, Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection Systems, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Software, Open Web Application Security, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Software Security, Mitre Att&ck, Malware, Information Technology, Cybercrime, Fortinet, CIS Benchmarks, Cisco, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response - **Published:** July 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87698048/1 ## About the Role * Minimum of 3 years' experience working as a systems engineer or administrator * Minimum of 4 years' experience working as a security analyst * Minimum of 5 years' cybersecurity experience Education and/or certification requirement: * GCIH, GCIA, GMON, GCED, or equivalent GIAC defense focused certifications desired * Certifications by EC-Council, ISC2, Cisco, Microsoft, Fortinet, CompTIA, Offensive Security, etc. to be considered based on relevance to defensive cybersecurity operations * Bachelor's Degree in a related field such as cybersecurity, information technology, or computer science; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered Skills and abilities: * Ability to participate as a technical lead on all projects requiring cybersecurity expertise and consultation * Ability to lead a Cybersecurity Incident Response Team (CIRT), Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) and Managed Security Services Partners (MSSPs) in the execution of daily incident response activities * Ability to deploy, integrate, configure, and maintain systems which comprise the overall cybersecurity technology stack * Ability to communicate complex cybersecurity concepts in a clear and concise manner for laypersons unfamiliar with cybersecurity and/or IT concepts * Desire and ability to help drive organizational adoption and buy-in of cybersecurity policies and standards across the PBS ecosystem * Eagerness to develop, grow, and maintain strong inter-team relationships across the business to aid in the accomplishment of the PBS mission, * Expert knowledge in the following technologies and concepts: DFIR, IAM, PAM, DLP, NGFW, EDR, SIEM, IDS/IPS * Strong foundational knowledge in IT technologies and concepts not limited to email security technologies, application security, cloud security (IaaS & PaaS, etc.), MITRE ATT&CK, SIEM, SOAR, CASB, MSSPs, DNS, Linux, Windows * Fundamental knowledge of NIST, MDM, OWASP, PowerShell/Python/JavaScript, MacOS, malware analysis, LOLBAS, vulnerability management, WAF, CIS Benchmarks ## Description The Security Analyst II is responsible for the design, configuration, testing, and deployment of on-prem and cloud services. They will provide Incident Response, threat hunting and proactive support of all development activities in both the cloud and on-prem environments., * Ensuring anomalous activity is detected and the potential impact of events is understood * Ensuring that information systems and assets are monitored to identify cybersecurity events and verify the effectiveness of protective measures * Ensuring detection processes and procedures are maintained and tested to ensure awareness of anomalous events * Ensuring response activities are coordinated with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., external support from service providers) * Ensuring analysis is conducted to ensure effective response and support recovery activities * Ensuring activities are performed to prevent expansion of an event, mitigate its effects, and resolve the incident * Ensuring response processes and procedures are executed and maintained, to ensure response to detected cybersecurity incidents * Ensuring recovery processes and procedures are executed and maintained to ensure restoration of systems or assets affected by cybersecurity incidents * Ensuring recovery planning and processes are improved by incorporating lessons learned into future activities * Ensuring restoration activities are coordinated with internal and external parties (e.g. coordinating centers, other CSIRTs, and vendors) * Understanding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how to securely deploy, monitor, and test. * Ability to streamline workflows using AI for security operations * Additional activities as necessary to support the overall cybersecurity and PBS mission ## Related Videos - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Enhancing Workload Security in Kubernetes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/356-enhancing-workload-security-in-kubernetes) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Full Spectrum File Uploads](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/870-full-spectrum-file-uploads) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Understanding and Mitigating Common Web Vulnerabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/565-understanding-and-mitigating-common-web-vulnerabilities) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [The Overflow: Security and Privacy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/715-the-overflow-security-and-privacy)