Cyber Engineering Analyst

Capstone Research Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Job summary

Capstone Research Corporation in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Cyber Engineering Analyst to support next-generation defense capabilities through mission-focused operational analysis, technical studies, and solution architecture.

The role involves analyzing complex cyber challenges, developing innovative concepts, and evaluating mission-level solutions to improve command and control, fires, and decision superiority with DoW customers. Strong MATLAB/Python skills and Top Secret clearance are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline.
• 5 years of professional cyber testing, cybersecurity analysis, or related DoW programs.
• Proficiency with data analysis, algorithm development, and engineering analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute cyber analysis plans for DoW programs.
• Develop automated analysis tools using MATLAB and Python.
• Collect, manage, and analyze structured and unstructured data with SQL.
• Evaluate cyber system performance, vulnerabilities, survivability, and mission impacts.
• Support cyber assessments, penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, and defensive cyber evaluations.
• Create metrics, dashboards, and reports for government stakeholders.
• Analyze system logs, network traffic, telemetry, and sensor data for threats.
• Collaborate with engineers and government customers to define objectives.
• Prepare technical documentation including test plans and analyses.
• Participate in design reviews and customer briefings.
• Support continuous improvement of cyber testing methodologies.

Skills

Data analysis

Algorithm development

Engineering analysis

Programming for automation

SQL querying

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline

Tools

MATLAB

Python

SQL

Linux

Windows

Job description

Cyber Engineering Analyst

Capstone Research Corporation is seeking to expand our team. We provide high level engineering to the Department of War with Integrated Air and Missile Defense Systems Engineering expertise to solve the tough interoperability problems facing Warfighters today. We pride ourselves on providing high level engineering in a customer-oriented, ethical approach. Capstone offers 100% Company Provided Medical and Dental Insurance as part of our top-notch benefits package. Compensation for this position will be determined, but not limited to, factors such as responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, alignment with market data, and internal equity.

We have an immediate opening for a Cyber Engineering Analyst to support the development of next-generation defense capabilities through mission-focused operational analysis, technical studies, and solution architecture in Huntsville, AL. Working closely with Department of War (DoW) customers, the successful candidate will analyze complex multi-domain operational challenges, develop innovative concepts and requirements, and evaluate mission-level solutions that improve command and control, integrated fires, and decision superiority across joint and coalition operations.

The ideal Cyber Engineering Analyst is a technically skilled and analytically minded professional who thrives on solving complex cybersecurity and mission assurance challenges for the DoW. This individual combines strong programming and data analysis skills with experience developing and executing cyber test methodologies, system survivability, transforming large datasets into actionable insights, and evaluating the effectiveness of cyber capabilities in realistic operational environments. The successful candidate is proficient in MATLAB, Python, database technologies, and statistical or analytical techniques, and possesses the ability to communicate technical findings clearly to engineers, program managers, and government customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute cyber analysis and assessment plans, procedures, and analytical methodologies for DoW programs.
• Develop automated analysis tools using MATLAB, Python, and related scripting languages to process, analyze, and visualize large volumes of cyber and system performance data.
• Collect, manage, query, and analyze structured and unstructured data using SQL and modern database technologies.
• Evaluate cyber system performance, vulnerabilities, survivability, resiliency, and mission impacts through quantitative analysis and testing.
• Support cyber assessments, penetration testing activities, vulnerability analysis, and defensive cyber evaluations in laboratory and operational environments.
• Develop metrics, dashboards, and reports that communicate test results, operational effectiveness, and technical findings to government stakeholders.
• Analyze system logs, network traffic, telemetry, and sensor data to identify trends, anomalies, and indicators of cyber threats.
• Collaborate with software developers, systems engineers, cyber engineers, and government customers to define developmental assessment objectives and validate system performance.
• Support modeling, simulation, and analytical activities to assess cyber impacts on mission effectiveness.
• Prepare technical documentation including test plans, procedures, analysis reports, briefings, and recommendations.
• Participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and customer briefings.
• Support continuous improvement of cyber testing methodologies, automation frameworks, and analytical capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Equivalent combinations of education, military experience, and directly relevant professional experience will be considered.
• 5 years of professional experience supporting cyber testing, cybersecurity analysis, systems analysis, software testing, or related DoW technical programs.
• Demonstrated proficiency with data analysis, algorithm development, or engineering analysis.
• Programming experience using for automation, scripting, data processing, and analytical tool development.
• Experience working with relational databases and SQL, including data extraction, manipulation, and reporting.
• Strong understanding of statistical analysis, quantitative methods, and analytical techniques.
• Experience analyzing large datasets and presenting technical findings using charts, visualizations, and technical reports.
• Familiarity with cyber assessment methodologies, cybersecurity principles, and network architectures.
• Experience working in Linux and Windows environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Active Top Secret security clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience supporting Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, or other Department of War cyber programs.
• Experience supporting cyber test ranges, cyber exercises, or operational test events.
• Familiarity with offensive and defensive cyber operations concepts.
• Experience with packet analysis and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools.
• Experience using cybersecurity frameworks including MITRE ATT&CK, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, RMF, or DoW cyber standards.
• Experience with databases such as SQL Server, MySQL, or Oracle.
• Knowledge of cloud computing environments and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience using version control systems such as Git.
• Familiarity with machine learning, artificial intelligence, or advanced statistical modeling techniques.
• Professional certifications such as Security+, CySA+, CISSP, CEH, GIAC, GSEC, or related cybersecurity certifications.
• Experience supporting Agile software development and DevSecOps environments.