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# Sr Cyber Analyst

- **Company:** Akamai Intelligence LLC
- **Location:** Germantown, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $124,000.0 - $132,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing Security, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Akamai, Zero Trust Network Access, Software Vulnerability Management, Information Technology, Plan of Action and Milestones
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7ef74083580c3577

## About the Role

? Bachelor's degree in Information Technology with an emphasis in Cybersecurity or Information Assurance, or a related field, from an accredited institution.

? GIAC Information Security Professional (GISP) or ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or equivalent.

? Minimum of 5 years of experience planning, coordinating, and implementing information security measures.

? Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in a cybersecurity or IT security role.

? Demonstrated knowledge of security assessment and authorization (SA&A) policy and federal cybersecurity requirements.

? Must currently hold, or be able to obtain, a DOE "Q" clearance or Top Secret clearance (or equivalent) prior to start.

? Ability to work onsite full-time in Germantown, Maryland.

## Description

Akamai Intelligence is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst / Information Security Manager to lead security planning, testing, and policy development in support of a federal client's information systems. This role requires deep expertise in federal cybersecurity frameworks and hands-on leadership of a security team. The successful candidate will work onsite in Germantown, Maryland, and must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" clearance or equivalent Top Secret clearance., ? Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems and data.

? Supervise and provide direction to cybersecurity/IT security staff.

? Develop, monitor, and conduct testing of cybersecurity plans and controls using government-approved tools and methods.

? Document test results, develop and recommend corrective actions, and prepare residual risk and risk assessment statements.

? Maintain thorough working knowledge of NIST Special Publications and apply them to security assessment and authorization (SA&A) activities, including NIST 800-37, 800-53, CNSSI, and other federal requirements.

? Develop and revise organizational security policies (e.g., Privacy Plan, Configuration Management Plan) and maintain baseline security documentation.

? Lead incident response activities, vulnerability management, and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) tracking.

? Support Zero Trust Architecture initiatives, cloud security requirements and assessments, and Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) / Continuous Monitoring programs.


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