Cyber Operations Analyst

Omniscius Consulting; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Omniscius Consulting is seeking a Cyber Operations Analyst to support federal contracts in Fort Meade, Maryland. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of experience in cybersecurity operations, including threat and incident analysis.

Responsibilities include monitoring incidents, collaborating with federal agencies, and developing situational awareness products. Candidates must have strong analytical skills and an active TS/SCI Clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in a Cybersecurity Operations environment.
• Experience with cyber intelligence activities and threat analysis.
• Ability to analyze conflicting information for operational decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity operations for federal contracts.
• Monitor and assess cybersecurity incidents and threats.
• Collaborate with federal cyber teams for situational awareness reporting.

Skills

Cybersecurity Operations Center support

Incident analysis

Threat analysis

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

CompTIA Security+

Network+

CySA+

GIAC Cyber Defense certifications

Job description

Our client is seeking a Cyber Operations Analyst to support a federal contract in Ft. Meade, MD.

Desired Experience

• Minimum three (3) years of experience supporting a Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC), Security Operations Center (SOC), Network Operations Center (NOC), Cyber Fusion Center, or similar operational environment.
• Experience performing cyberspace analysis, incident analysis, threat analysis, or cyber intelligence activities.
• Experience collaborating with federal cyber centers, security teams, or incident response personnel to identify root causes and assess cybersecurity incidents.
• Experience contributing to cyberspace situational awareness products, reports, dashboards, or operational briefings.
• General understanding of cybersecurity concepts, cyber threats, vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and defensive cyber operations.
• Experience monitoring, assessing, and reporting on cyberspace operations, capabilities, risks, and vulnerabilities.
• Ability to analyze incomplete or conflicting information and develop recommendations to support operational decision-making.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks, threat intelligence, incident response processes, and security monitoring tools.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, written communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance with CI Poly

Preferred Certifications

• CompTIA Security+
• Network+
• CySA+
• GIAC Cyber Defense certifications
• Other DoD 8140-compliant cybersecurity certifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's degree or bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Intelligence Studies, Information Systems, or a related field is preferred.