Cyber Intelligence Analyst (CI Polygraph) - 174446

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking skilled Cyber Intelligence Analyst to support a long-term Intelligence program in Springfield, VA. The team is seeking individuals with a background in cyber threat detection, investigation, and reporting to support a highly classified CSOC.

Clearance: TS/SCI CI Polygraph

Location: Springfield, VA

Shift: Wed-Sat 6AM-4PM

This job opens for applications on 9/14/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

Responsibilities of the Cyber Intelligence Analyst:

• Monitor, detect, and report suspected cyber threats, security breaches, anomalous behavior, and unauthorized activities.
• Analyze network traffic, system logs, and security data to identify potential threats and unusual patterns.
• Correlate security events and incident data from multiple enterprise sources to support threat detection and investigation.
• Perform incident triage to assess scope, severity, and business impact; identify vulnerabilities and recommend immediate remediation actions.
• Manage and document cyber incidents throughout the entire incident response lifecycle, from detection through resolution. Evaluate and analyze the impact of security incidents on organizational data, systems, and infrastructure.
• Conduct trend analysis and develop reports to identify recurring threats, emerging risks, and opportunities for security improvement.

Qualifications of the Cyber Intelligence Analyst:

• Active TS/SCI CI Polygraph
• Bachelors degree and 5+ years of related experience with cyber security
• Must have active IAT II certification; Security+ CE, GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC), Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP), System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), RHCSA Red Hat Certified System Administrator, RHCDS Red Hat Certified Data Center Specialist CSSP-IT Certification highly preferred (CEH)
• Familiarity with COTS technologies used in a Cybersecurity Operations Center environment is desired.
• Working knowledge of current COTS Cybersecurity technologies/ SIEMs (i.e. Splunk, Wireshark, Solarwinds, Sentinel) Understanding of database and operating system security.
• Familiarity with the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols.

Compensation of the Cyber Intelligence Analyst:

• Total compensation based on experience level - $120,000 - $140,000 **based on experience level**
• Full Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, Sick leave as required by state laws, Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k Training & development opportunities, certification reimbursement
• Long term program, contract mobility through Zachary Piper Solutions

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