Cybersecurity Analyst – Intermediate

VG SYSTEMS, LLC.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VG Systems, LLC, a HUBZone small business, seeks an Intermediate Cybersecurity Analyst to support federal IT operations at Fort Meade, MD. You will monitor security events, perform vulnerability management, and help maintain RMF accreditation and related documentation.

The role emphasizes hands-on threat detection, incident response support, and development of security baselines, with collaboration across engineers and leadership.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• 3-5 years IA/cybersecurity experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, CS, IT, or equivalent experience.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security events using SIEMs (Splunk, ELK, Microsoft Sentinel).
• Conduct forensic investigations on suspicious activity and support incident triage.
• Perform vulnerability scanning, analyze results, validate patches, and coordinate remediation.
• Develop/update cybersecurity baseline documentation (CONOPS, IRPs, SOPs, PPPs).
• Support RMF accreditation packages with evidence collection and POA&M development.
• Apply RMF controls and assist with ATO documentation.
• Contribute to security status reports and IA briefings.
• Document incident response actions and prepare after-action reports.

Skills

Security clearance

Cybersecurity experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/ CS/ IT

Tools

DISA IA processes

eMASS

ACAS

STIG/SRG

RMF

NIST 800-53

Job description

VG Systems, LLC, a HUBZone small business based in Quantico, VA, is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst (Intermediate) to support our federal IT and cybersecurity operations at Fort Meade, MD. This full-time role is ideal for a motivated professional with hands‑on experience in monitoring, threat detection, vulnerability management, and cybersecurity compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security events using SIEM platforms such as Splunk, ELK, and Microsoft Sentinel to detect intrusions, anomalies, and malware activity.


• Conduct forensic investigations on suspicious network activity and support incident triage and resolution.


• Conduct vulnerability scanning, analyze results, validate patches, and coordinate remediation with system owners.


• Develop, update, and maintain cybersecurity baseline documentation (e.g., CONOPS, Incident Response Plans, SOPs, PPPs).


• Assess applicability of IAVMs, STIGs, and SRGs; track remediation efforts and document compliance.


• Support development and maintenance of RMF accreditation packages, including evidence collection, compliance validation, and POA&M development.


• Apply RMF controls and assist with Authority to Operate (ATO) documentation.


• Provide inputs for monthly/quarterly security status reports and IA briefings.


• Document incident response actions and create after‑action reports for leadership review.


• Assist senior engineers and analysts with risk assessments and corrective action planning.


• Participate in cybersecurity inspections (CCRI, SAV) by preparing documentation and supporting on‑site assessments.


• Support red/blue team exercises and improve SOC playbooks for faster containment and recovery.


• Ensure cybersecurity requirements are fully integrated into system lifecycle processes.


• Assist with configuration reviews, log management, and system baseline checks across hybrid cloud environments.


• Enforce Zero Trust‑aligned data governance and access models.


• Integrate AI‑enabled analytics into SOC workflows for faster detection and automated threat forecasting.


• Develop Python and PowerShell scripts to automate security log parsing, vulnerability reporting, and alert notifications.


• Maintain all position‑based Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and update them as needed or requested.

Qualifications

Required:

• Active Secret clearance.


• 3-5 years of relevant IA/cybersecurity experience.


• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree).


• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, GSEC, or equivalent).


• Experience with DISA IA processes, eMASS, ACAS, and STIG/SRG compliance.


• Strong knowledge of DoD RMF, NIST 800-53, DISA STIGs, and Zero Trust architectures.

Desired:

• Familiarity with FISMA reporting and NIST RMF processes.


• Experience supporting DISA CCRI/SAV inspections.


• Strong written and oral communication skills for Government reporting.


• Hands‑on experience with security tools including Splunk, ArcSight, ELK, Microsoft Sentinel, Wireshark, Snort, and Nessus.


• Proficiency in automation and scripting using Python, PowerShell, or Microsoft Power Automate.


• Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure Government, Microsoft 365, and AWS GovCloud.


• Detail‑oriented, dependable, and able to work independently.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled