Cybersecurity Operations Analyst II (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Cybersecurity Operations Analyst II (Cybersecurity): Leading incident response activities and forensic investigations for USCYBERCOM directives with an accent on endpoint security, compliance, and threat mitigation. Focus on managing the lifecycle of security incidents, implementing preventive measures, and ensuring strict adherence to DoD and NIST regulatory frameworks.

Location: Must work onsite daily in Alexandria, VA or Seaside/Salinas, CA.

Company

A veteran-owned, fast-growing technology services firm recognized for its people-first culture and excellence in delivering top-tier services to government customers.

What you will do

• Lead response activities for USCYBERCOM and DCDC directives, managing SAR lifecycles and ensuring asset compliance.
• Conduct deep-dive forensic investigations into cybersecurity events to determine scope and identify corrective actions.
• Perform post-incident reviews to derive lessons learned and implement long-term defense improvements.
• Oversee enterprise-wide monitoring and logging to ensure rapid detection and response to incidents.
• Maintain and evolve IR SOPs in accordance with CJCSM 6510.01B and NIST SP 800-61R2.
• Translate technical findings into status reports for program leadership and government repositories.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• U.S. Citizenship and an active Secret Clearance required.
• Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or greater.
• 8+ years in IT or InfoSec with 5+ years in Cybersecurity Operations and Incident Response.
• Knowledge of Incident Response Handling Procedures (NIST SP 800-61) and adversary frameworks like ATT&CK.
• Proficiency with tools such as Trellix/ESS, Tanium, Microsoft Defender, BeyondTrust, or Splunk.

Nice to have

• Active DoD 8570 CSSP Incident Responder certification (e.g., CEH, CySA+, GCIH).

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary paid twice per month.
• 100% of medical premiums covered by the company.
• 401k program with 100% company match on the first 4%.
• 3 weeks of PTO plus 11 paid holidays annually.
• Monthly reimbursement for cell phone and home internet costs.
• Investment in professional training and certifications.