Cyber Fusion Analyst (TS/SCI)

Zachary Piper Solutions; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Certification reimbursement

Contract through 2030

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Sr. Cyber Fusion Analyst to support the DoD’s Cyber Defense Command at Ft. Meade, MD.

The role requires TS/SCI and is 100% onsite with a focus on integrated all-source intelligence for DOWIN and defensive cyber operations. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in cyber threat intelligence analysis, with experience in joint military cyber planning, network data, and anomaly detection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of cyber threat intelligence analysis.
• Provide intelligence analysis and assessments to support joint military cyber planning, including operational plans, Annex B development, and planning groups.
• Knowledge of network and application protocols, cyber vulnerabilities, exploitation techniques and adversary methodologies.
• Experience with datasets, tools and protocols for analysis (e.g. passive DNS, VirusTotal, Recorded Future, TCP/IP, OSI, WHOIS, enumeration, IOCs, malware analysis, Wireshark, Splunk, ArcSight).

Responsibilities

• Utilize network monitoring and detection tools (NetFlow, IDS, logs, PCAP) to identify malicious activity.
• Support development of Cyber Fusion SOPs and frameworks aligned with DoD standards.
• Identify enterprise threats and recommend mitigation strategies to reduce risk.
• Analyze threat intelligence, OSINT, and vulnerability data to prioritize response.
• Assess adversary TTPs and their impact on the operational environment.
• Detect and investigate adversary activity across logs, SIEMs, and monitoring platforms.
• Prepare compromise assessments and analytical reports with lifecycle visualizations.
• Provide risk assessments and security recommendations based on threat and vulnerability analysis.
• Recommend enhancements to cyber defense measures protecting DOWIN.
• Track cybersecurity metrics and deliver actionable situational awareness.

Skills

Cyber threat intel

All-source intel

Joint military cyber planning

Threat analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Wireshark

Splunk

ArcSight

VirusTotal

Recorded Future

Passive DNS

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Sr. Cyber Fusion Analyst to support the Department of Defense’s ongoing mission for the Cyber Defense Commandat Ft. Meade, MD. We are seeking an analyst to produce and disseminate all-source integrated intelligence analysis to supporting DODIN and defensive cyberspace operations. Details below:

Clearance:TS/SCI required

Location: Ft. Meade, MD (100% onsite)

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 Fusion Analyst:

• Utilize network monitoring and detection tools, including NetFlow, IDS, protocol logs, and PCAP data, to identify malicious cyber activity.
• Support the development of Cyber Fusion SOPs, frameworks, and methodologies aligned with industry and Department of War standards.
• Identify enterprise threats and recommend mitigation strategies to strengthen security and reduce risk.
• Analyze threat intelligence, OSINT, and vulnerability data to prioritize response and remediation efforts.
• Assess and document adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and their impact on the operational environment.
• Detect and investigate adversary activity, anomalies, and suspicious events across logs, SIEMs, and security monitoring platforms.
• Conduct compromise assessments and produce analytical reports and attack lifecycle visualizations.
• Provide risk assessments and security recommendations based on threat, intelligence, and vulnerability analysis.
• Recommend enhancements to cyber defense measures protecting the Department of War Information Network (DOWIN).
• Track and analyze cybersecurity metrics and trends to deliver actionable situational awareness.

Qualifications of the Cyber Fusion Analyst:

• Bachelors degree in related discipline and 8+ years of experience with cyber threat intelligence analysis
• Provide intelligence analysis and assessments to support joint military cyber planning efforts, including operational plans, Annex B development, and planning groups.
• Knowledge of network and application protocols, cyber vulnerabilities and exploitation techniques and cyber threat/adversary methodologies.
• Experience with datasets, tools and protocols that support analysis (e.g. passive DNS, Virus Total, Recorded Future, TCP/IP, OSI, WHOIS, enumeration, threat indicators, malware analysis results, Wireshark, Splunk, Arcsight etc.).
• Experience with various open-source and commercial vendor portals, services and platforms that provide insight into how to identify and/or combat threats or vulnerabilities to the enterprise.
• Proficiency working with various types of network data (e.g. netflow, PCAP, custom application logs)

Compensation of the Cyber Fusion Analyst:

• Total compensation based on experience level - $130,000-$175,000+ **based on experience level**
• Full Benefits: PTO/Holidays, Cigna Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k with ADP
• Certification reimbursement
• Contract stability funded through 2030

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