Cyber Intelligence Analyst (CI Polygraph) - 174446

Piper Companies; Springfield (VA); On-site; CAD 167,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k

Training & development

Certification reimbursement

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Cyber Intelligence Analyst to support a long-term Intelligence program in Springfield, VA. The role requires background in cyber threat detection, investigation, and reporting within a highly classified CSOC environment.

Active TS/SCI CI Polygraph and 5+ years in cyber security are required; several IAT II certs are highly preferred. Salary ranges reflect senior responsibilities with comprehensive benefits and long-term contract mobility.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI CI Polygraph
• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related cyber security experience
• Active IAT II certification; Security+ CE, GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), SSCP, RHCSA/RHCE preferred
• Familiarity with COTS technologies used in a CSOC environment
• Experience with SIEMs (Splunk, Wireshark, SolarWinds, Sentinel) and OS/database security

Responsibilities

• Monitor, detect, and report suspected cyber threats, security breaches, and anomalous activity.
• Analyze network traffic, logs, and security data to identify threats.
• Correlate security events from multiple sources to support threat detection.
• Perform incident triage to assess scope, severity, and impact and recommend remediation actions.
• Manage and document cyber incidents through the incident response lifecycle.
• Develop trend analyses and reports identifying recurring threats and security improvements.

Skills

Threat detection

Investigation

Reporting

Network analysis

Incident response

SIEM experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Splunk

Wireshark

SolarWinds

Sentinel

Job description

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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