Cyber Security Analyst

blueStone; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

blueStone is seeking a Cyber Security Operations Analyst in Alexandria, Virginia, to support operations for a major government client. The role involves troubleshooting and collaborating with team members while adapting to new challenges in a fast-paced work environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field, with 2-5 years of experience in data security administration and a strong skill set in vulnerability scanning, operating systems, and security tools. This opportunity is critical in maintaining IT security best practices.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with vulnerability scanning, remediation and reporting.
• Knowledge of IT security best practices and US federal standards.
• Demonstrated experience in a customer-service IT environment.

Responsibilities

• Support an operations team serving a government customer.
• Assist teammates and perform troubleshooting as needed.
• Discuss real-world troubleshooting problems and solutions.

Skills

Vulnerability scanning

Web application scanning

Windows OS

UNIX

Linux

Network security

System security

Technical writing

Customer-service IT

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Nessus

Tenable Security Center

Netsparker

WebInspect

BurpSite

Job description

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Cyber Security Operations Analyst to support an operations team that serves a large government customer. The candidate will assist teammates and perform troubleshooting as needed. The candidate should excel in a fast‑paced work environment and be willing to face new challenges.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with vulnerability scanning, remediation and reporting
• Knowledge of web application scanning using various tools
• Demonstrated proficiency with Windows, UNIX, and Linux operating systems
• Experience working in a customer‑service information technology environment
• Network security and system security experience
• Ability to discuss real‑world troubleshooting, problems and solutions encountered
• Knowledge of IT security best practices, US federal government standards, regulations and policy (FedRamp, TIC, NIST 800-37rev1 & 800-53rev3)
• Must be motivated and able to work independently
• Experience working with change implementation in a controlled environment
• Excellent verbal, written communication and technical writing skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education, professional training or work experience
• 2-5 years of related experience in data security administration
• Experience using some of the following tools: Nessus, Tenable Security Center, Netsparker, WebInspect, BurpSite