Cyber Operations Analyst

Zachary Piper

Fort Meade, MD, United States

7 days ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

4 years minimum

Compensation

$120,000.0 - $180,000.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.clearancejobs.com

Tech stack

Network Analysis Cyber Security Information Systems Computer Networks Domain Name System (DNS) Intrusion Detection and Prevention Intrusion Detection Systems Network Security Pcap Network Forensics Network Monitoring Routing

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Operational Data Store ArcSight SIEM Tool Security Software Security Information and Event Management TCP/IP Software Vulnerability Management Malware Cyber Threat Analysis Information Technology Cybercrime Cyber Warfare Splunk

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Cyber Operations Analyst and Senior Defensive Cyber Analyst to support the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Defensive Cyber Command Center (DCDC). This position is on-site in Fort Meade, MD. These professionals will support enterprise cyber defense operations, threat detection, incident response, network analysis, and strategic cybersecurity initiatives across the Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN). Join a mission-critical team responsible for defending national security infrastructure and protecting DoD systems from evolving cyber threats.

Responsibilities for the Cyber Operations Analyst and Senior Defensive Cyber Analyst include:

Execute real-time cyber defense operations including incident handling, event triage, threat detection, network traffic analysis, and vulnerability management.
Monitor, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity incidents utilizing SIEM platforms, security monitoring tools, and threat intelligence sources.
Provide cyber situational awareness, defensive recommendations, and operational reporting to technical teams and senior leadership.
Analyze enterprise cybersecurity architectures, technologies, vulnerabilities, and operational data to improve prevention, detection, and mitigation capabilities.
Collaborate with DoD stakeholders, Computer Network Defense Service Providers (CNDSPs), and mission partners to support enterprise-wide defensive cyber operations.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in cybersecurity, cyber operations, incident response, security operations, network defense, or enterprise IT environments.
Experience with cybersecurity tools such as Splunk, ArcSight, JIMS, CSAAC, IDS/IPS, PCAP analysis tools, SIEM platforms, and network monitoring technologies.
Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, DNS, malware analysis, vulnerability management, intrusion detection, cyber defense methodologies, and enterprise security operations.
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
Active TS/SCI Clearance with the ability to meet all customer security requirements.

Benefits & conditions

Salary Range: $120,000 - $180,000 depending on experience
Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law.