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# Cyber Operations Analyst (TS/SCI)

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Network Analysis, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Domain Name System (DNS), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Network Security, Pcap, Network Architecture, Network Forensics, Routing, ArcSight SIEM Tool, Security Information and Event Management, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Software Vulnerability Management, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Cybercrime, Cyber Warfare, Splunk
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9192338/cyber-operations-analyst-tssci

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical discipline.
 * 4+ years of cybersecurity, cyber operations, network defense, SOC, or CND experience.
 * Experience using security monitoring and SIEM tools such as ArcSight, Splunk, JIMS, CSAAC, PCAP , or similar platforms.
 * Understanding of TCP/IP networking, routing, DNS, firewalls, IDS/IPS technologies, and network traffic analysis.
 * Familiarity with threat analysis, vulnerability management, cyber incident response, and defensive cyber operations.
 * Experience preparing operational reports, status updates, and briefings for leadership.
 * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and critical-thinking skills.

Certifications & Requirements:

 * Security+ CE or equivalent IAT Level II certification preferred.
 * ITIL Foundation certification preferred.

Clearance Requirement:

 * Active TS/SCI clearance required.
 * Ability to obtain and maintain a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph .

Preferred:

 * Experience working within a CNDSP, SOC, NOC, or DoD cyber operations environment .
 * Experience supporting Intelligence Community or USCYBERCOM missions.
 * Understanding of DoD cyber defense methodologies and network threat lifecycles.
 * Strong briefing, communication, and stakeholder engagement experience.

## Description

* Monitor, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity events in real-time.
 * Perform incident handling, event triage, threat detection, and network analysis activities.
 * Identify cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack patterns impacting DoD networks.
 * Support cyber situational awareness, vulnerability reporting, and operational threat assessments.
 * Coordinate Computer Network Defense (CND) activities with DoD organizations and mission partners.
 * Monitor compliance with cybersecurity directives, vulnerability management requirements, and IAVA guidance.
 * Develop reports, operational updates, metrics, and executive briefings for leadership.
 * Support INFOCON recommendations and cyber defense courses of action.
 * Analyze network traffic, intrusion detection events, and security logs using enterprise security monitoring tools.
 * Collaborate with cyber operations teams, intelligence partners, and government stakeholders to protect critical network infrastructure.


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