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# CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst

- **Company:** CareerCircle
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $107,900.0 - $195,050.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, User Authentication, Bash Shell, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Configuration Management, Signals Intelligence, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Linux, DevOps, Digital Forensics, Elasticsearch, Monitoring of Systems, Networking Hardware, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, JavaScript Libraries, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Local Area Networks, Network Security, Machine Learning, Microsoft Security Essentials, Routing, Windows PowerShell, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Tools, Ansible, Cloudera, Secure Coding, Web Application Security, Security Information and Event Management, Software Engineering, SonarQube, System Software, Software Vulnerability Management, Wide Area Networks, Data Logging, Network Routing, Network Routers, Webinspect, Scripting, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Computer Network Operations, ReactJS, Software Security, Cyber Threat Analysis, Firewalls (Computer Science), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Gitlab, Cloudformation, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Rancher, Cybercrime, Nessus, Cloud Migration, Microfocus, Terraform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Splunk, Network Server, Devsecops, Cisco, Plan of Action and Milestones, Static Application Security Testing, Vulnerability Analysis, Programming Languages, Dynamic Application Security Testing
- **Published:** July 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/va/ashburn/01fa1134-3306-44f7-9cd1-de69c5507689

## About the Role

* BS degree in Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field and 8 - 12 years of prior relevant experience
 * 3+ years of prior experience in application security with a focus on SAST, SCA, DAST
 * Knowledge of secure coding practices and integration into SDLC
 * Familiarity with common security frameworks and standards
 * Strong programming/scripting skills
 * Excellent communication and collaboration skills
 * Working in an Agile project management environment
 * Must have a Top Secret Clearance with SCI
 * Must be able to report into the Ashburn VA office up to 5 days per week., * Master's with 1-2 years of prior experience in application security with a focus on SAST, SCA, DAST
 * Experience with data engineering tools such as Kubernetes/Rancher, Cloudera
 * Experience with Configuration Management and IaC tools such as Salt or Ansible
 * Experience with scripting languages, CI/CD tools, Elasticsearch, or Gitlab
 * Experience working in an air-gapped environments
 * Experience working in large computing environments (> 1,000 end-points)

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## Description

Equities
Scripting
Operations
Accounting
Kubernetes
Market Data
Micro Focus
Communication
Secure Coding
Elasticsearch
Cyber Security
Cloud Security
Market Research
Ancient History
Machine Learning
Data Engineering
Wide Area Networks
Rancher (Software)
Container Security
Security Solutions
Information Systems
Local Area Networks
Software Engineering
Top Secret Clearance
Application Security
Continuous Monitoring
Information Technology
Artificial Intelligence
Configuration Management
Agile Project Management
Vulnerability Management
Cyber Threat Intelligence
Systems Development Life Cycle
Software Development Life Cycle
Intrusion Detection And Prevention
Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cyber Security Directorate (CSD) Security Operations Center (SOC) is a US Government program responsible to prevent, identify, contain and eradicate cyber threats to CBP networks through monitoring, intrusion detection and protective security services to CBP information systems including local area networks/wide area networks (LAN/WAN), commercial Internet connection, public facing websites, wireless, mobile/cellular, cloud, security devices, servers and workstations. The CBP SOC is responsible for the overall security of CBP Enterprise-wide information systems, and collects, investigates, and reports any suspected and confirmed security violations., Leidos is looking for an Application Security Engineer to support:

Application Security Operations and Maintenance, Application Security Configuration Management and Application Security Logging and Vulnerability Management :

 * Ensure continuous monitoring of all CSD managed applications and implement an alerting system for critical incidents
 * Participate in market research to identify new security solutions as required to avoid obsolescence and to improve the overall security posture
 * Develop, deploy, maintain, and/or assist in the implementation and integration of Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) into CBP's security tool suite.
 * Integrate security best practices into the software development life cycle (SDLC) and ensure security is embedded from design to deployment.
 * Utilize SAST tools to analyze source code for vulnerabilities.
 * Work closely with development teams and ISSOs to remediate identified security issues.
 * Conduct security assessments using Microfocus WebInspect and other DAST tools.
 * Collaborate with development teams to address and remediate dynamic security findings.
 * Implement and manage container security tools, with a focus on Anchore, to ensure secure container deployments.
 * Provide recommendations for secure container orchestration.
 * Work on ensuring systems and applications comply with Security Technical Implementation Guide
 * Establish and maintain the definitive current basis for control and status accounting of application systems and their configuration items.
 * Select configuration items at appropriate levels for application products to facilitate documentation, control
 * Tune logging capabilities for efficiency, identify shortfalls, and recommend improvements and new technologies for application logging.
 * Support the CSD Service Desk in managing and executing the Vulnerability Identification and Remediation process for applications., Linux
DevOps
Ansible
Firewall
NIST 800
Equities
Scripting
Terraform
Automation
Subnetwork
Market Data
NIST 800-37
NIST 800-53
AI Security
Open Mindset
Communication
Routing Table
Cloud Security
System Software
Network Routing
Ancient History
Network Security
Agile Methodology
Security Analysis
Workflow Management
Amazon Web Services
Cloud Infrastructure
Technological Change
Programming Languages
Continuous Monitoring
Vulnerability Scanning
Command-Line Interface
Database Administration
Security Implementation
Bash (Scripting Language)
Assessment And Authorization
Information Systems Security
Scrum (Software Development)
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Security Requirements Analysis
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Systems Development Life Cycle
Software Development Life Cycle
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance)
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Google IT Support
Cybersecurity Engineer SME
Leidos
Bethesda, MD*On-Site
Linux
CI/CD
Splunk
Nessus
Rapid7
Ansible
Auditing
Firewall
Equities
Scripting
SonarQube
DevSecOps
Pipelines
Operations
Automation
Purchasing
Upskilling
Market Data
Coordinating
Oracle Cloud
Cryptography
Investigation
Cyber Security
Key Management
Risk Management
Authentications
Cloud Computing
Ancient History
Network Security
Security Controls
Incident Response
CompTIA Security+
Digital Forensics
System Monitoring
Endpoint Security
Cyber Engineering
Analytical Method
Windows PowerShell
AWS CloudFormation
Systems Engineering
Amazon Web Services
Time Off Management
Security Engineering
Software Development
Contingency Planning
Signals Intelligence
Programming Languages
Regulatory Frameworks
Vulnerability Scanning
Security Configuration
Cyber Security Policies
Configuration Management
Vulnerability Management
Certified Ethical Hacker
Cyber Security Standards
Cybersecurity Compliance
Risk Management Framework
Authorization (Computing)
Cyber Threat Intelligence
Cyber Security Assessment
IT Security Documentation
Agile Software Development
Splunk Enterprise Security
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Computer Network Operations
Change Management Processes
Information Systems Security
Customer Information Systems
React.js (Javascript Library)
Python (Programming Language)
Enterprise Application Software
Endpoint Detection And Response
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Host Based Security System (HBSS)
Intrusion Detection And Prevention
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
Plan Of Action And Milestones (POA&M)
Security Information And Event Management (SIEM)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance)
+0
Firewall Engineer
Leidos
Arlington, VA*On-Site
Firewall
Equities
DevSecOps
Operations
Management
Automation
Market Data
Consolidation
Cyber Security
Self-Motivation
Working Capital
Cloud Migration
Service Catalog
Virtual Routers
Ancient History
Customer Service
Security Clearance
Service Management
Security Solutions
Technology Roadmaps
Networking Hardware
Information Sharing
GIAC Certifications
Palo Alto Firewalls
CompTIA Security+ CE
Continuous Integration
Continuous Development
Web Application Security
IAT Level II Certification
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC)
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
Systems Security Certified Practitioner
Information Technology Infrastructure Library
GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
Counter Intelligence Polygraph (CI Clearance)
GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional
Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security)
Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance)


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