Senior Cybersecurity Analyst (Federal)

TL;DR

Senior Cybersecurity Analyst (Cybersecurity): Ensuring security and compliance of mission software for the U.S. Coast Guard with an accent on federal regulations, vulnerability management, and continuous delivery. Focus on enforcing DISA STIGs, conducting risk assessments, and embedding security practices into Agile engineering frameworks.

Location: Hybrid in Kearneysville, WV. Must hold an active Secret Clearance.

Salary: $112,000 - $142,000 Annually

Company

hirify.global is a team of transformers delivering innovative IT services and solutions to improve how government agencies operate and serve citizens.

What you will do

• Enforce federal security standards, government compliance baselines, and DISA STIGs across product teams and delivery workflows.
• Conduct proactive vulnerability monitoring, security testing, and risk assessments to support modernization.
• Collaborate with government technical leadership and vendors to ensure strict cybersecurity engineering approaches.
• Oversee vulnerability remediation and coordinate with engineering teams to resolve security gaps and performance bottlenecks.
• Audit and validate product backlogs and release plans to ensure security requirements are prioritized.
• Maintain comprehensive cybersecurity documentation, including system security plans and risk mitigation logs.

Requirements

• Active Secret Clearance required.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, CySA+, CCNA Security).
• Experience in application, software, or cloud security within a federal environment.
• Operational understanding of DISA STIGs, NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), and federal authorization boundaries.
• Proficiency in tracking cyber risks using tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, Tenable Security Center, or ServiceNow.
• High School diploma with 9+ years of commensurate experience.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard or Department of Homeland Security (DHS) programs.
• Familiarity with USCG PEO C5I strategies and continuous Authority to Operate (cATO) pathways.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or CISM.
• Understanding of secure containerization (Kubernetes, Docker) and OWASP Top 10.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work environment and collaborative team culture.
• Training, education, and certification assistance for full-time employees.
• Learning and development platform with certification preparation content.
• Internal mobility program and referral bonus program.
• Additional perks including Pet Insurance and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Hiring process

• Virtual video interview with the hiring manager (camera and photo ID required).
• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening.
• Comprehensive background check including criminal history, education, and employment verification for the past 7 years.