Cyber Operations Analyst (Night Shift)

Zachary Piper, LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Cyber Operations Analyst (Night Shift) to support real-time cyber surveillance and incident response for a DoD program at Ft. Meade, MD.

The role is onsite and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph eligibility. You'll monitor SIEM events, analyze threats, triage incidents, and coordinate defensive cyber operations across DoD environments, delivering situational updates for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline; 4+ years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Experience with SOC/CND or CNDSP.
• Hands-on SIEM and security monitoring tools experience (ArcSight, Splunk, JIMS, CSAAC).
• Knowledge of incident response, threat detection, vulnerability analysis, and network security operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze cybersecurity events, network traffic, and potential threats using SIEM and network security tools.
• Perform incident triage, threat detection, incident handling, and network traffic analysis.
• Investigate suspicious activity, malware, intrusion attempts, and network vulnerabilities.
• Support CND operations and DoD CNDSP methodologies.
• Develop incident reports, situational awareness updates, and leadership threat briefings.
• Coordinate defensive cyber operations with DoD components and cybersecurity teams.
• Monitor DoDIN security posture, IAVA compliance, and remediation activities.
• Disseminate vulnerability intelligence and operational metrics.

Skills

SIEM monitoring

Threat detection

Incident response

Network security

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

ArcSight

Splunk

JIMS

CSAAC

PCAP

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Cyber Operations Analyst (Night Shift) to support real-time cybersecurity monitoring, incident response, and Computer Network Defense (CND) operations for a mission-critical federal program in Ft. Meade, MD. The Cyber Operations Analyst will analyze network threats, investigate security incidents, and coordinate defensive cyber operations across DoD environments. This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph eligibility and will be fully onsite in Ft. Meade, MD!Available Shifts (Monday - Thursday):

• Team 2: 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Team 3: 9:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Responsibilities of the Cyber Operations Analyst:

• Monitor and analyze cybersecurity events, network traffic, and potential threats using SIEM and network security tools
• Perform incident triage, threat detection, incident handling, and network traffic analysis
• Investigate suspicious activity, malware, intrusion attempts, and network vulnerabilities
• Support Computer Network Defense (CND) operations and DoD CNDSP methodologies
• Analyze security trends, develop operational metrics, and disseminate vulnerability intelligence
• Coordinate defensive cyber operations with DoD components and cybersecurity teams
• Monitor DoDIN security posture, IAVA compliance, and vulnerability remediation activities
• Develop incident reports, situational awareness updates, and threat briefings for senior leadership
• Recommend defensive actions and mitigation strategies to address emerging cyber threats

Qualifications for the Cyber Operations Analyst:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with eligibility for a CI Polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and 4+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
• Experience supporting Cybersecurity Operations Centers (SOC), Computer Network Defense (CND), or CND Service Providers (CNDSP)
• Hands-on experience with SIEM and security monitoring tools such as ArcSight, Splunk, JIMS, CSAAC, or PCAP analysis tools
• Knowledge of incident response, threat detection, vulnerability analysis, and network security operations
• Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, routing protocols, firewalls, proxies, and IDS/IPS technologies
• Familiarity with malware analysis, attack vectors, and network vulnerability exploitation
• Experience developing security reports, incident briefings, SITREPs, or operational updates
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills
• CompTIA Security+ CE, DoD 8570 IAT Level II, or ITIL certification is a plus

Compensation for the Cyber Operations Analyst includes:

• Salary: $130,000 - $145,000
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, and Paid Holidays

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