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Cybersecurity Operations Analyst

SITEC Consulting Fairfax County, Virginia, United States

3 d ago
security Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The analyst will lead technical analysis and response actions for complex cybersecurity incidents, including forensic investigation and malware analysis. They are also responsible for developing incident timelines, reports, and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure effective containment and recovery.

What they look for

Incident Response Digital Forensics Malware Analysis Defensive Cyber Operations Technical Writing Host Analysis Network Analysis Memory Analysis Threat Attribution Scripting Incident Reporting Cybersecurity Counterintelligence Coordination Signature Development

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and possess at least six years of cybersecurity experience or a bachelor's degree. Additionally, applicants must meet DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II and CSSP Incident Responder certification requirements.

Full description

Cybersecurity Operations Analyst Tier 3

Clearance: Active TS/SCI Schedule: Mission operations support

Serve as a senior incident responder supporting the containment, eradication, and recovery of complex cybersecurity incidents. You will perform forensic analysis, malware investigation, threat attribution, and advanced response activities in a mission-focused environment.

What You Will Do

  • Lead technical analysis and response actions during cybersecurity incidents.
  • Perform host, server, network, memory, and forensic artifact analysis.
  • Analyze malware, develop signatures, and identify indicators of compromise.
  • Build incident timelines, reports, briefings, and corrective-action recommendations.
  • Develop and use approved scripts and tools to collect and analyze data.
  • Coordinate with cybersecurity, counterintelligence, and law-enforcement stakeholders as required.
  • Review incident tickets for accuracy, documentation, and response quality.
  • Participate in exercises and readiness activities when not responding to active incidents.

What You Bring

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a polygraph.
  • Bachelor's degree or at least six years of cybersecurity experience.
  • DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II and CSSP Incident Responder compliant certification, or the ability to meet the required certification timeline.
  • Experience with incident response, digital forensics, malware analysis, and defensive cyber operations.
  • Strong technical writing and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree.
  • IAT Level III certification.
  • Malware reverse engineering or advanced scripting experience.

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