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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cybersecurity Analyst - **Company:** Science Applications International Corporation - **Location:** San Antonio, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Issue Tracking Systems, Network Security, 3-tier Architectures, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** July 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerarc.com/job-listing/saic-jobs-cybersecurity-analyst-52841147 ## About the Role * BS Degree and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience * Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the cybersecurity field. * Ability to receive assignments in the form of objectives and establish goals to meet outlined objectives. * General knowledge of related IT disciplines. * Candidates must be a US Citizen and be able to pass a CJIS Criminal Justice background investigation and maintain CJIS clearance throughout employment term. Required Experience: * Providing technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems requiring the analysis of identifiable factors. * Independent determination and development of approaches to solutions with work reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. * Demonstrating good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. * Contributing to the completion of specific programs and projects within the government contracting space. * Security+ or higher certifications * Armis 201 or higher class certifications. Preferred Experience: * ITIL v4 certification preferred (Foundation or above) * CEH, GCIH, BTL2, CASP, or GSP * Providing technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems requiring the analysis of identifiable factors. * Independent determination and development of approaches to solutions with work reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. * Demonstrating good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. * Contributing to the completion of specific programs and projects. ## Description Description Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is seeking a senior network security analyst to join our team supporting a major state & local government customer. This position reports to the Security Director. This is an on-site role to act as an analyst and tool admin for Armis. Essential duties of this position include: * Hybrid role as an Armis Centrix tool admin and SOC Tier 3, with the potential to be required to support Security Incident Response Team operations. + Supports dedicated work functions for state government agency. + Own and manage baseline configurations, policies, and implementation of front-end operations for Armis. + Work with Armis as a vendor for architecture and engineering implementation concerns. * Performs network security, cybersecurity defense & analysis, incident response, threat analysis, exploitation analysis, vulnerability analysis, and incident investigations. * Work is performed in a State Agency managed Security Operations Center (SOC). * Duties are primarily categorized as Tool Admin and Analyst, Incident Investigation and Response, Security Operations, Incident Management, or similar roles. * Utilizes COTS/GOTS applications, ticketing systems, lab systems, forensic applications, and/or custom tools, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to monitor systems for abnormal events and determine if events are to be deemed an incident. * Determines if incidents are due to malicious or suspicious actions by one or more threat actors. * Utilizes threat intelligence to determine if the incident is part of a named campaign to determine appropriate levels of response, or provide new intelligence based on investigative actions to threat intelligence teams, organizations, and/or external parties. * Obtains information and evidence for legal proceedings or to provide to government counterparts for possible military, law enforcement, and/or counter-intelligence response actions/activities, Human Resources investigations, and/or management action. * Works with system owners to restore affected systems to secure baseline configurations. * Coordinates with contracted vendors for incident control. * Researches, evaluates, and recommends new security tools, techniques, and technologies. * Supports cyber metrics development, maintenance, and reporting for managed tools. * Provides briefings to senior staff and/or state government agencies executive staff. Qualifications Required Education and Qualifications: * BS Degree and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience * Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the cybersecurity field. * Ability to receive assignments in the form of objectives and establish goals to meet outlined objectives. * General knowledge of related IT disciplines. * Candidates must be a US Citizen and be able to pass a CJIS Criminal Justice background investigation and maintain CJIS clearance throughout employment term. Required Experience: * Providing technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems requiring the analysis of identifiable factors. * Independent determination and development of approaches to solutions with work reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. * Demonstrating good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. * Contributing to the completion of specific programs and projects within the government contracting space. * Security+ or higher certifications * Armis 201 or higher class certifications. Preferred Experience: * ITIL v4 certification preferred (Foundation or above) * CEH, GCIH, BTL2, CASP, or GSP * Providing technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems requiring the analysis of identifiable factors. * Independent determination and development of approaches to solutions with work reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. * Demonstrating good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. * Contributing to the completion of specific programs and projects. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [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) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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