Cyber Security Analyst II

Smiths Detection; Edgewood (MD); On-site; USD 98,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Smiths Detection in the United States is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst II to lead the Microsoft security stack in a Defense Industrial Base environment, owning policies and evidence required for CMMC Level 2 under NIST SP 800-171.

You will collaborate with the Information & Cyber Security Manager, mentor a junior analyst, and drive vulnerability management, incident response, and cross‑functional process improvements to secure controlled data.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on cybersecurity experience, including Microsoft 365 administration.
• Experience authoring security policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 and CMMC Level 2 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day Microsoft security operations and policy implementation.
• Develop runbooks, checklists, and evidence artifacts for audits.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, and facilities to manage access and onboarding processes.
• Lead vulnerability management, triage, and remediation tracking.
• Own incident response as tier-2 for Defender and Entra alerts.

Skills

Microsoft Defender suite

Purview

Vulnerability management

Nessus

Sentinel

Splunk

Policy and procedure development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Entra ID

Intune

Defender for Office 365

Defender for Cloud Apps

Job description

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.

Smiths Detection is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defense, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centers, with a global network of 3,500 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the‑art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Job Description

Job Objective

The Cyber Security Analyst II is the senior technical practitioner on a small, high‑impact security team supporting a Defense Industrial Base (DIB) environment handling controlled data. This role is the hands‑on owner of our Microsoft security stack and the primary author of the policies, procedures, and evidence artifacts required to sustain our CMMC Level 2 posture under NIST SP 800-171. The analyst works directly with the Information & Cyber Security Manager to mature the program, own cross‑functional processes, and mentor a junior analyst.

Responsibilities

Essential functions— job duties to include but are not limited to; other duties as assigned.

• Microsoft Security Operations: Shared ownership of day‑to‑day administration and tuning of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, Defender for Cloud Apps, Entra ID (Conditional Access, PIM, Identity Protection), Intune (compliance policies, configuration profiles, update rings, app protection), and Purview (DLP, Insider Risk, Information Protection).
• Policy and Procedure Authorship: Draft, maintain, and operationalize written policies and procedures mapped to NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 and CMMC Level 2 practices. Translate control language into runbooks, checklists, and evidence artifacts that an assessor can verify.
• Cross‑Functional Process Ownership: Partner with HR, IT, and Facility Security to develop and improve the end‑to‑end joiner/mover/leaver process, quarterly access reviews, privileged access management, and onboarding/offboarding of authorized users.
• Vulnerability and Patch Management: Run the recurring vulnerability management cycle (Defender Vulnerability Management, Nessus, or equivalent): triage, prioritize, track SLAs, and report on remediation against a defined framework.
• Incident Response: Act as tier‑2 responder for Defender and Entra alerts; investigate, contain, and document incidents; lead post‑incident reviews; maintain and exercise the incident response plan.
• Evidence and Audit Support: Collect and maintain evidence for internal self‑assessments and customer audits. Maintain the System Security Plan (SSP) and POA&M alongside the Security Manager.
• Security Awareness and Training: Execute and measure the monthly phishing simulation program and deliver targeted training for elevated‑risk roles.
• Mentoring: Provide technical direction and review for the Cyber Security Analyst I and serve as the escalation point for their work.
• Other Duties: Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field OR equivalent combination of certifications and hands‑on experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Years of Experience:

• 3–5 years of hands‑on Cyber security experience, at least 2 of which include direct administration of Microsoft 365 / Entra ID / Intune / Defender in a production environment.
• Demonstrable experience authoring security policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 and/or CMMC Level 2; understands control mapping, procedure development, and evidence production.

Additional Qualifications:

• Strong written communication — will produce documents read by executives, auditors, and government customers.
• Prior experience in a DIB / defense contractor / cleared facility environment.
• Experience with Microsoft GCC or GCC High tenants.
• Experience with a SIEM (Sentinel, Splunk, Google SecOps/Chronicle, or similar) including log source onboarding and rule tuning.
• Familiarity with DFARS 252.204-7012, ITAR, and the SPRS scoring process.
• Microsoft certifications: SC-200, SC-300, SC-400, MS-500, AZ-500.
• CMMC Registered Practitioner (RP) or Certified CMMC Professional (CCP).

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Microsoft Defender suite (Endpoint, Office 365, Cloud Apps)
• Purview
• vulnerability management tools (Nessus or equivalent)

Additional Information

We offer…

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial andlifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world‑leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

The total compensation for this position ranges from$98,311 - $147,468/yr (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, & abilities of the applicant and the alignment with the internal team & market data). This role offers a competitive Business Profit Plan. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental & vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; and other benefits. For details, please visit the Rewards & Benefits tab on our main careers page atCareers | Smiths Detection .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment based solely on their skills, experience, and ability to perform the job. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We value professionalism, integrity, and respect in our workplace, and we strive to maintain an environment where every employee can contribute effectively to our mission.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment based solely on their skills, experience, and ability to perform the job. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We value professionalism, integrity, and respect in our workplace, and we strive to maintain an environment where every employee can contribute effectively to our mission.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website.