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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Security Operations Jr. Analyst - **Company:** TekSynap Corporation - **Location:** Kirtland, NM, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $110,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Multitier Architecture, Microsoft Windows, Bash Shell, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, OSI Models, McAfee VirusScan, Network Protocols, NIPRNet, Open Source Technology, Windows PowerShell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Wireshark, Computer Network Operations, Tanium Platform Expertise, Information Technology, Cybercrime, Cyber Warfare, Splunk - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9155900/cyber-security-operations-jr-analyst ## About the Role * Must have Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI) * IAT Level II certification and CSSP Analyst certification (Security+ CE or better, CEH or better) * Computing Environment certification desired (Windows 2016, Red Hat security, Splunk Power User etc.) * Experience with open-source research, analyzing network traffic, analyzing windows logs, experience with network and host-based security systems, experience with SIEMs, basic knowledge of network topography, intermediate understanding of network protocols, and through understanding of the OSI model. * Experience with Splunk and Trellix ESS (McAfee HBSS) * Minimum 1 year of cyber security analyst experience or 3 years of IT experience, * SANS GCIH or similar certification * Tanium Interact Module experience * Wireshark experience * Open source research experience * PowerShell and Bash use * 1 year experience working at a CSSP or DoD SOC * Familiarity with DoDM 8530.01 (Cybersecurity Activities Support Procedures)., While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE * U.S Citizenship Required * Top Secret with SCI Eligibility Clearance ## Description * In support of the DTRA J6 Cybersecurity department, the Cyber Security Analyst will provide the required resources and expertise to support 24x7x365 cybersecurity monitoring and response across DTRA's distributed network operations environment. * Collect and analyze network and/or host artifacts from a variety of sources across NIPR, SIPR, JWICS and others; to include logs, system images and packet captures to characterize activity, determine root cause, operational impact, and to enable rapid remediation and/or mitigation of cyber threats within the Enterprise Network through the investigation process. * Perform initial cyber incident triage; to include determining initial scope, urgency, and potential impact; identifying the specific vulnerability; escalating incidents to Tier II analysts. * The CSSP Detect Analyst will monitor computer network defense services in a manner that effectively safeguards the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of DTRA-supported network environments and Information Technology (IT) infrastructure. * Must be familiar with the DoDM 8530.01 (Cybersecurity Activities Support Procedures). * Manage and document cyber defense incidents from initial detection through escalation. * Working with the DTRA J6 Cybersecurity, contractor CSSP analysts and engineers shall collaborate with various teams throughout the agency to process intelligence, determine threat, develop mitigations, monitor for attacks, and assess risk while providing cyber based Situational Awareness to agency leadership and stakeholders. * The Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for network threat monitoring across a variety of tools and required to perform shift change turnover. * The CSSP Detect Tier 1 Analyst will collaborate and provide expertise to ensure compliance with DoD CSSP Evaluators Securing Metrics (ESM). * The analyst must also be proficient in conducting research on threats and adversaries across various open source and government database platforms. 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