Cyber Analyst - Top Secret

Job Title: Cyber Analyst (Tier 1-3)

Company: Zachary Piper Solutions

Clearance: Top Secret

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: Up to $175,000 based on experience

About Us: Zachary Piper Solutions, LLC is a trusted federal contractor specializing in cybersecurity operations, engineering, and compliance. We are seeking talented Cyber Analysts (Tier 1, 2, & 3) to bolster our organization's cybersecurity posture by conducting risk assessments, enhancing incident response strategies, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Role Overview:

Cyber Analysts will play a critical role in monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security threats. The position is tiered based on experience:

• Tier 1: 0-3 years of experience or demonstrated expertise
• Tier 2: 3-7 years of experience or demonstrated expertise
• Tier 3: 7-10 years of experience or demonstrated expertise

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor network traffic and security events using Splunk and SCOM to identify potential threats.
• Perform vulnerability scans and risk assessments utilizing Tenable and Nessus.
• Conduct log analysis with Splunk, Panorama, and Syslog to reconstruct security incident timelines.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity experts to exchange knowledge, recommendations, and best practices.
• Strengthen incident response protocols and enhance threat detection capabilities.
• Identify potential attack vectors by applying network operations expertise.
• Recommend improvements for threat intelligence collection to enhance cybersecurity operations.
• Analyze large datasets to detect risks and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Conduct feasibility assessments, requirements analysis, and develop solutions for application security.
• Design technical solutions independently and contribute to multidisciplinary team projects.
• Manage multiple priorities, ensuring deliverables are met effectively.
• Develop creative solutions to complex cybersecurity challenges in areas such as critical infrastructure security and industrial control system cybersecurity.
• Generate reports on security posture, incidents, and compliance.
• Maintain security vendor relationships and ensure contractual compliance.
• Provide cybersecurity training for domestic and international partners.
• Offer expertise in cybersecurity assessments and consulting for DOE/NNSA’s DNN.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with RSA and other cybersecurity tools.

Compensation:

• Competitive Salary Range: Up to $175,000 based on your experience and skills.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), 401k, sick leave, and holiday benefits.

This role provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in federal cybersecurity operations. Join our team and contribute to securing critical systems!

Keywords: network traffic analysis, pcap, Wireshark, Splunk or SIEM/SOAR tool, incident response lifecycle, threat detection/mitigation, network traffic analysis, Security Frameworks and Compliance, Top secret, Q Clearance