Senior Cyber Analyst

Capstone LLC
Huntsville, AL, United States
1 day ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Compensation
$92,300.0 - $166,850.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Testing (Software) Adobe InDesign Agile Methodology Artificial Intelligence Algorithm Design Data Analysis Software System Penetration Testing Systems Engineering C++ (Programming Language) Cloud Computing CompTIA Security+ Cyber Security
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Computer Programming Computer Networks Databases Linux Systems Analysis Python (Programming Language) MATLAB Machine Learning Microsoft SQL Server MySQL Packet Analyzer Oracle (Applications) Security Information and Event Management SQL Databases Unstructured Data Wide Area Networks Computer Network Operations Mitre Att&ck Git Containerization Kubernetes Information Technology Cybercrime Data Analytics Cyber Warfare Software Version Control Devsecops Docker Vulnerability Analysis

Job description

Department of War (DoW) customers, the successful candidate will analyze complex multi-domain operational challenges, develop innovative concepts and requirements, and evaluate mission-level solutions that improve command and control, integrated fires, and decision superiority across joint and coalition operations.Key Responsibilities:Design, develop, and execute cyber analysis and assessment plans, procedures, and analytical methodologies for DoW programs. Review and refine SOC and NOC cyber incident response plans from an analytical perspectiveDevelop automated analysis tools using MATLAB, Python, C++, and related scripting and programming languages to reduce, process, analyze, and visualize large volumes of cyber, network, and system performance data. Collect, manage, query, and analyze structured and unstructured data using SQL and modern database technologies. Evaluate cyber system performance, vulnerabilities, survivability, resiliency, and mission impacts through quantitative analysis and testing. Support cyber assessments, penetration testing activities, vulnerability analysis, and defensive cyber evaluations in laboratory and operational environments. Develop metrics, dashboards, and reports that communicate test results, operational effectiveness, and technical findings to government stakeholders. Analyze system logs, network traffic, telemetry, and sensor data to identify trends, anomalies, and indicators of cyber threats. Collaborate with software developers, systems engineers, cyber engineers, and government customers to define developmental assessment objectives and validate system performance. Support modeling, simulation, and analytical activities to assess cyber impacts on mission effectiveness. Prepare technical documentation including test plans, procedures, analysis reports, briefings, and recommendations. Participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and customer briefings. Support continuous improvement of cyber testing

Requirements

methodologies, automation frameworks, and analytical capabilities. Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in related discipline. Equivalent combinations of education, military experience, and directly relevant professional experience will be considered. Minimum 10 years of experience supporting cyber testing, cybersecurity analysis, systems analysis, software testing, network operations, security operations, or related DoW technical programs. Demonstrated proficiency with data analysis, algorithm development, technical troubleshooting, or engineering analysis. Strong understanding of technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis, statistical analysis, quantitative methods, or analytical techniques. Experience analyzing large datasets and presenting technical findings using charts, visualizations, or technical reports. Familiarity with cyber assessment methodologies, cybersecurity principles, or local/wide area network architectures. Experience working in Linux and Windows environments. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams. Ability to obtain Secret security clearance. Desired Qualifications:TS/SCI security clearance or current SCI eligibility. Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Systems Engineering, or a related field. Experience supporting Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, or other Department of War cyber programs. Experience supporting cyber test ranges, cyber exercises, or operational test events. Familiarity with offensive and defensive cyber operations concepts. Experience with packet analysis and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools.Experience using cybersecurity frameworks including MITRE ATT&CK, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, RMF, or DoW cyber standards. Experience with databases such as SQL Server, MySQL, or Oracle. Knowledge of cloud computing environments and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). Experience using version control systems such as Git. Familiarity with machine learning, artificial intelligence, or advanced statistical modeling techniques. Professional certifications such as Security+, CySA+, CISSP, CEH, GIAC, GSEC, or related cybersecurity certifications. Experience supporting Agile software development and DevSecOps environments.

About the company

Senior Cyber AnalystCapstone Research Corporation is seeking to expand our team. Capstone Research Corporation is headquartered in Huntsville Alabama. We are a customer-oriented engineering services company providing world class research and development support across the Department of Defense (DoD): Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Missile Defense Agency (MDA). Capstone offers 100% Company Provided Medical and Dental Insurance, Matching 401K, and Profit Sharing as part of our top-notch benefits package. Compensation for this position will be determined, but not limited to, factors such as responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, alignment with market data, and internal equity.We have an immediate opening for a Senior Cyber Analyst in our Huntsville, AL office to support the development of next-generation defense capabilities through mission-focused operational analysis, technical studies, and solution architecture. Working closely with, + $92,300-166,850 per year

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