Cybersecurity Analyst Analysis and Administration - Secret

VMD Corp; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst – Analysis and Administration to support DHRA, including DMDC and OUSD(P&R), focusing on cyber risk reduction and enterprise security. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree with five years’ experience, U.S.

citizenship, and an active Secret clearance when handling classified information. Salary range is $94,000–$149,000 annually, with locations in Seaside, CA or Alexandria, VA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and five years of information security experience.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active Secret clearance when duties involve classified information.

Responsibilities

• Correlate vulnerability data from scanners, SIEMs, and red-team findings.
• Identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations, prioritize risk by severity and impact.
• Consider DoD and DHRA guidance when evaluating enterprise cyber risk posture.
• Develop the monthly DHRA Cybersecurity Risk Reduction and Compliance Report with actionable mitigations.
• Apply intermediate or senior information‑assurance expertise for scanning, mitigation, compliance analysis, and Tier 2/3 troubleshooting.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst – Analysis and Administration to support Cyber Primes cybersecurity, privacy, records and information management, and related enterprise support for DHRA, including DMDC and OUSD(P&R). Come join our award‑winning organization and work with some of the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry.

Clearance:

Active Secret

Location:

Seaside, CA and Alexandria, VA

Responsibilities:

• Correlate and analyze data from vulnerability scanners, intrusion-detection systems, SIEM platforms, red-team findings, and other Government-provided tools.
• Identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and deviations from security baselines and prioritize risk by severity, exploitability, and mission impact.
• Consider DCDC, DoD CIO, DHRA, and open-source threat information when evaluating the enterprise cyber risk posture.
• Develop the monthly DHRA Cybersecurity Risk Reduction and Compliance Report with actionable mitigation and compliance recommendations.
• Apply intermediate or senior information‑assurance expertise in scanning, mitigation, compliance analysis, Government security standards, product assessment, and Tier 2 or Tier 3 troubleshooting, as applicable to the assigned LCAT.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience.
• Must be U.S. Citizen
• A Secret clearance is required when the assigned duties require classified information or SIPRNet access.

Compensation Range:

• The anticipated salary range the Employer reasonably expects to pay for this position is $94,000 to $149,000 annually.

About Xcelerate Solutions:

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America's fastest‑growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the top DC Metro employers!

Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate Solutions provides reasonable accommodation if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability.

Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.