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# Cyber Security Analyst

- **Company:** Ardent Principles
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $260,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Software System Penetration Testing, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Burp Suite, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Data Visualization, Linux, File Systems, Elasticsearch, Event Logging, Monitoring of Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, Python (Programming Language), Log Analysis, Packet Analyzer, Network Protocols, Nmap, Windows PowerShell, Security Information and Event Management, Syslog, Tableau (Software), Data Logging, Scripting, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, QRadar, Metasploit, Cybercrime, Cloudwatch, Cyber Warfare, Splunk, Plan of Action and Milestones, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9294400/cyber-security-analyst

## About the Role

We are seeking a Cyber Security Analyst with expertise in cyber defense, risk management, and security compliance to support the protection and accreditation of production environments. This position requires experience identifying and mitigating cybersecurity risks through threat monitoring, incident response, vulnerability assessments, cloud security analysis, and continuous monitoring activities., Other skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include:
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Knowledge of information security standards such as ISO 27001 and NIST
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Ability to design, implement and maintain IDS/IPS technologies (Intrusion Detection System/lntrusion Prevention System).
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Using common offensive security tools and methodologies (e.g., Metasploit, Nmap, Burp Suite, Cobalt Strike)
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Processing software applications through the Sponsor's approving channels to operate within the Sponsor's Cloud offerings
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Working in a Customer-facing environment
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Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to dissect complex technical issues and propose effective solutions.

## Description

In this challenging yet rewarding role, you are an integral part of what brings our Company's mission to life. You must have the following required skills, certifications and demonstrated experience in and/or with:
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Real-time prevention, detection, and remediation of cyberattacks on internet-facing systems (significant and current).
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Either offensive (e.g., penetration testing, red teaming, ethical hacking) or defensive (e.g., security operations, incident response, threat hunting) cyber operations.
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Proficiency) in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation and analysis.
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Security information and event management (SIEM) systems (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Elastic Stack)
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AWS cloud logging such as CloudTrail and CloudWatch.
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Network protocols, packet capture analysis, and netflow analysis.
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Security event log analysis, including Windows event logging and Syslog.
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Understanding of network protocols, operating systems (Windows, Linux), and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
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Various attack vectors, exploitation techniques, and defensive countermeasures.
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Authority and Accreditation (A&A) packages needed to obtain security approvals for system deployments into production state.
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Reviewing assessment reports and assist projects in identifying security risks, including technical and non-technical, and developing effective mitigation strategies, including Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
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Assuring system components and software applications adhere to continuous monitoring and compliance with Security accesses and controls.
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Reviewing and authoring System Security Plans (SSP), security requirements, and other supporting documentation for the A&A process.
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Writing and reviewing NIST 800-53 controls.
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Running and interpreting Rapid7 scans.
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Working with Amazon Cloud security.
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Data visualizations tools (e.g. Tableau) to support development of visual dashboards to assist stakeholders with overwatch/monitoring of systems.
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