CSSP Analysis, SME

Feditc,-LL; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

FEDITC, LLC is seeking a CSSP Analysis, SME to lead 24/7 cybersecurity operations including threat monitoring and incident response for the CSSP program. This role supports DoD and DFAS requirements and requires leadership of a fast-paced security team.

Active Top Secret/ SCI clearance and United States citizenship are required, with on-site presence at the designated location. You will coordinate with multiple DoD stakeholders to ensure compliance and rapid incident handling.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of cybersecurity analysis in DoD or Federal environments with increasing responsibility.
• Expert-level knowledge of security event analysis, threat correlation, and incident response methodologies.
• Experience with enterprise SIEM platforms (Splunk, ArcSight, Microsoft Sentinel).
• Experience with vulnerability management programs (ACAS, Nessus) and penetration testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise CSSP Analysis staff delivering 24/7 security event monitoring, analysis, and incident response.
• Direct real-time security event correlation, threat detection, and analysis using SIEM platforms (Splunk, ArcSight, Microsoft Sentinel).
• Manage cyber security incident response including detection, containment, eradication, and recovery operations.
• Oversee threat intelligence integration, IOC analysis, and threat hunting activities.
• Coordinate internal and external incident reporting per JFHQ-DODIN, Cyber Command, and DFAS requirements.
• Lead audit support, security assessments, and compliance validation activities.

Skills

Security analysis

Threat detection

Incident response

DoD/Federal

Leadership

NIST 800-61

Threat hunting

Education

BA/BS Degree

Tools

Splunk

ArcSight

Microsoft Sentinel

ACAS

Nessus

Job description

FEDITC, LLC is a fast-growing business supporting DoD and other intelligence agencies worldwide. FEDITC develops mission critical national security systems throughout the world directly supporting the Warfighter, DoD Leadership, & the country. We are proud & honored to provide these services.

Overview of position:

FEDITC is seeking a CSSP Analysis, SME to lead 24/7 cybersecurity analysis, threat monitoring, and incident response operations for the DFAS Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) program. This position provides subject matter expertise in security event correlation, threat intelligence, and incident handling across all DFAS Common Computing Environment (CCE) enclaves, including both unclassified and classified networks.

A United States Citizenship and an active Top Secret/SCI DoD Security Clearance is required to be considered for this position.

On-site presence required at designated location

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise CSSP Analysis staff delivering 24/7 security event monitoring, analysis, and incident response
• Direct real-time security event correlation, threat detection, and analysis using SIEM platforms (Splunk, ArcSight, Microsoft Sentinel)
• Manage cyber security incident response including detection, containment, eradication, and recovery operations
• Oversee threat intelligence integration, indicator of compromise (IOC) analysis, and threat hunting activities
• Coordinate internal and external incident reporting per JFHQ-DODIN, Cyber Command, and DFAS requirements
• Lead audit support, security assessments, and compliance validation activities
• Direct vulnerability analysis, penetration testing coordination, and remediation tracking
• Develop and maintain incident response plans, playbooks, and analysis procedures
• Support CSSP program operations including accreditation documentation and scoring metric compliance
• Coordinate with DFAS ISSM, security teams, and external stakeholders on security incidents and findings
• Ensure 100% compliance with DoD CSSP Evaluators Scoring Metrics and reporting requirements

Required Experience/Skills:

• Minimum 10 years of cybersecurity analysis experience in DoD or Federal environments with increasing responsibility
• Expert-level knowledge of security event analysis, threat correlation, and incident response methodologies
• Demonstrated expertise with enterprise SIEM platforms (Splunk, ArcSight, Microsoft Sentinel)
• Experience with cyber incident handling per NIST 800-61 and DoD incident reporting requirements
• Strong knowledge of threat intelligence, malware analysis, and forensic investigation techniques
• Experience with vulnerability management programs (ACAS, Nessus) and penetration testing
• In-depth understanding of NIST 800-53, DISA STIGs, and DoD cybersecurity frameworks
• Knowledge of DoD CSSP requirements, evaluations, and JFHQ-DODIN reporting
• Proven ability to lead security analysis teams in high-pressure 24/7 operational environments
• Ability to support COOP exercises and emergency operations

Preferred Qualifications:

• GIAC certifications (GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, GNFA)
• SANS DFIR certifications or equivalent
• Experience with classified network (JWICS) security operations
• Splunk Certified Security Analyst or equivalent
• Experience leading threat hunting programs
• DFAS or DoD financial system security operations experience

Certifications:

• Cyber Defensive Analyst (Advanced) Playlist and CySA+ (or equivalent per 511 A)
• Computing Environment (CE) certification required for privileged access roles
• Must obtain and maintain all mandatory DoD 8140 certifications

Education:

• BA/BS Degree

Clearance:

• Active Top Secret/ SCI clearance is required.
• Must be a United States Citizen and pass a background check.
• Maintain applicable security clearance(s) at the level required by the client and/or applicable certification(s) as requested by FEDITC and/or required by FEDITC’S Client(s)/Customer(s)/Prime contractor(s).

FEDITC, LLC. is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not employ AI tools in our decision-making processes. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, FEDITC, LLC. ensures that all employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our commitment to non-discrimination in employment extends to every location in which our company operates.