Cybersecurity Analyst

Metron; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Metron is seeking a highly skilled cybersecurity-focused software/DevSecOps professional to support National SIGINT missions. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Full-Scope Poly, at least 3 years in related tech roles, and hands-on experience with Docker/Kubernetes, GitLab CI/CD, and secure software supply chains.

The position is on-site at either Aurora, CO or Laurel, MD, with a 5-days-per-week requirement. Expected compensation ranges from $100,000 to $180,000 USD annually.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance with Full-Scope Poly (or willingness to obtain).
• At least 3 years of experience as a Software Engineer or DevSecOps, systems engineering or related role.
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab, CI/CD, and GitLab procedures/documentation.
• Experience with SBOM generation, SCA, container scanning, artifact signing, provenance, or software supply-chain security.
• Experience with policy-as-code (OPA/Gatekeeper), Kubernetes admission controls, or secure workload policies.
• Experience with IaC using Terraform, Ansible, Bicep, CloudFormation.
• Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, or similar observability platforms.
• Experience in defense contracting, government programs, CMMC, NIST 800-171, RMF, STIGs, or other compliance-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability of systems, networks, and data through security program development, implementation and monitoring.
• Support cybersecurity operations across IT networks and cloud platforms with security engineering principles.
• Administer enterprise security tools including firewalls, zero-trust tech, logging and metrics systems.
• Ensure security controls are in place and document risk and security plans.
• Prepare IA/ATO documentation working with US Government for continuous accreditation.
• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and RMF activities.

Skills

TS/SCI Clearance

DevSecOps

Docker & Kubernetes

GitLab CI/CD

SBOM & Software Supply Chain

Policy as Code (OPA/Gatekeeper)

IaC (Terraform/Ansible/Bicep/CFN)

Observability (Prometheus/Grafana/Loki

Defense Compliance (NIST 800-171/RMF)

Full-stack familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Metron is an employee-owned company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for the most challenging national security problems. For over 40 years, our principled approach to problem-solving has yielded creative solutions at the intersection of advanced mathematics, computer science, physics, and engineering. Our people are leaders in their technical fields and are passionate about solving challenging problems. We look for individuals who share this same passion and can apply their experience in real-world settings.

This position will provide operational and technical support to National & Navy missions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Successful candidates will have detailed knowledge of National SIGINT systems and their application to support Navy missions, the ability to work across intelligence disciplines to provide real-time support to operations and experimentation, apply technical expertise to complex analytical problems, and work as part of a team or independently. Candidates must also possess a demonstrated ability to operate shifting priorities, adapt to a fast-paced environment, and deliver under pressure. This position is located on a client site and may require on-call support to a 24x7 military operations team.

Skills and Responsibilities

• Ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security program, policies, procedures, and tools.
• Support cybersecurity operations for IT networks, systems, and cloud platforms by applying cybersecurity policies and security engineering principles, including identity and access management, encryption, continuous monitoring, secure configuration, and automation.
• Administer enterprise security tools, to include but not limited to firewalls, zero-trust technologies, logging and metrics systems.
• Ensure necessary security controls are in place and operate as intended; advising users of risks to systems and assessing risk; completes and maintains appropriate security documentation including systems security plans.
• Prepare and update documentation IA and ATO documentation, working with the US Government to ensure continuous accreditation.
• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments, evaluating security control implementations, analyzing residual risk, and supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities and documentation.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• REQUIRED: Active TS/SCI Clearance with Full-Scope Poly (or agreement to take poly when requested)
• At least 3 years of experience as a Software Engineer or DevSecOps, system engineering or closely related technical role
• Knowledge of: Container (Docker) Build and Infrastructures, Kubernetes, Software Configuration Management tools such as GitLab, CI/CD processes, GitLab procedures/documentation
• Experience with SBOM generation, SCA, container scanning, artifact signing, provenance, or software supply-chain security
• Experience with policy-as-code, OPA/Gatekeeper, Kubernetes admission controls, or secure workload policies
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code or Configuration-as-Code practices using Terraform, Ansible, Bicep, CloudFormation, or similar tools
• Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, or similar observability platforms
• Experience in defense contracting, government programs, CMMC, NIST 800-171, RMF, STIGs, or other compliance-driven environments

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with full-stack web application development in any frameworks/languages

Position location: Aurora, CO or Laurel, MD

the selected individual will be required to work onsite, 5 days a week **

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (the “Act”) (C.R.S. § 8-5-101 et seq.) all positions in Colorado should have a good faith wage or salary posted on all job advertisements. If one is not listed below please email [e-mail] and one will be provided.

Expected compensation range, Aurora, CO:

$100,000 - $180,000 USD

Metron is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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