Cyber Security Analyst

Odyssey Systems is seeking a skilled and dependable Cyber Security Analyst to provide end-user and systems support across multiple sites. This role will report directly to the Director of IT and will serve as a key IT resource supporting a growing organization of approximately 300 indirect and 1800 direct employees.

The Cyber Security Analyst is responsible for monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity threats across the organization. This role helps ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and data by implementing and maintaining security tools, responding to incidents, and supporting security initiatives.

This position is Hybrid on-site Tuesday - Thursday at our Wakefield, MA HQ (frequent visits to Lincoln, MA office), Duties include, but not limited to:

• Monitor security alerts, logs, and events across SIEM, endpoint protection, firewalls, and cloud platforms.
• Conduct initial triage, investigation, and response to security incidents.
• Support threat hunting activities to proactively identify suspicious behavior or vulnerabilities.
• Analyze malware, phishing attempts, and other cyber threats to determine impact and remediation steps.
• Manage user access, identity controls, and privilege reviews.
• Assist with vulnerability scanning, patch management recommendations, and remediation tracking.
• Maintain and update security documentation, runbooks, and incident reports.
• Support compliance initiatives (e.g., NIST 800-171, SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI) as applicable.
• Participate in security awareness training and help educate end users on best practices.
• Provide input on improving security policies, tooling, and architecture.

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Years of Experience: 7+

Certifications:

• Security certifications such as Security+, CySA+, CEH, GSEC, or similar.

Preferred Qualifications

Clearance: Ability to obtain a Secret level clearance

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Years of experience: 8+

Certifications:

• Security certifications such as Security+, CySA+, CEH, GSEC, or similar.

Technical Skills

• Familiarity with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar), EDR platforms, and common security frameworks (NIST, CIS).
• Understanding of networking fundamentals, firewalls, and common attack vectors.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in fast-paced environments.
• Experience with cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP) and cloud security controls.
• Knowledge of scripting or automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Experience with vulnerability management platforms (e.g., Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7).

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong attention to detail and investigative mindset.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to adapt to evolving threats and technologies.
• High integrity and commitment to protecting organizational assets.

Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Tricare supplement, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance program, learning and development benefit, paid time off, and holidays.

Odyssey Benefits

Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares , a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.