Cybersecurity Analyst Senior - CYBA3

ECS; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS in Washington, DC is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst Senior - CYBA3 to join our Federal team in a hybrid on-site/remote capacity.

The role requires hands-on expertise in threat emulation, vulnerability assessments, and incident response within DoD network environments. You will design offensive test scenarios, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure operations mirror real-world TTPs while maintaining safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Cybersecurity, CS or EE with 1+ year experience, or a Master's with 1+ year experience.
• 2+ years of vulnerability assessments, network mapping and service enumerations in a DoD network.
• Current Top-Secret clearance with SCI/CI-Poly eligibility to meet contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist design and deployment of offensive tools and techniques.
• Mimic known and emerging threats to test security readiness.
• Update attack techniques to reflect latest tactics, procedures, and real-world conditions.
• Develop guidelines and engagement rules tailored to each operation.

Skills

Vulnerability assessments

Network mapping

Service enumerations

DOD network environments

Threat emulation

Education

Bachelor's in Cybersecurity

Bachelor's in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering

Master's with 1+ year experience

Tools

NESSUS

Nmap

Tenable

Kali

Burp

Metasploit

Job description

Cybersecurity Analyst Senior - CYBA3

Everforth ECS is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst Senior - CYBA3 to work in our Washington, DC office.

Cybersecurity Analyst Senior - CYBA3, the resource will be a FT hybrid remote and onsite in Washington, DC. The expectation will be at least 3 days per week physically onsite.

Functions as a technical expert who provides tactical planning, team management, threat emulation, and stakeholder communication, within a fast paced technical and cybersecurity proactive and reactive environment.

Threat Emulation and Attack Simulation

• Assist the design and deployment of offensive tools and techniques, including social engineering, security monitoring evasion, and custom tools for network exploitation.
• Ensure operations are conducted in a manner that mimics both known and emerging threats to test security readiness effectively.
• Regularly update attack techniques to emulate the latest cyber adversaries and align with real-world tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Develop and enforce guidelines and rules of engagement tailored to each operation, balancing realism with safety to avoid system disruptions.

Salary Range: $127,500 - $138,224

Required Skills

• Must have a current Top-Secret Clearance with the capability of Obtaining SCI / CI-Poly if needed to meet contract requirements
• Bachelors in Cybersecurity, Computer Science/Electrical Engineering, Engineering (or equivalent) with 1+ yrs of experience or a master's and 1+ years of experience.
• 2+ years of experience in performing vulnerability assessments, network mapping, and service enumerations within a DOD Network Environment.
• Experience conducting vulnerability assessments using industry tools - NESSUS, Nmap, Tenable, Kali, Burp Metasploit Core Impact, etc.

Desired Skills

• Experience with Incident Response
• Demonstrated success and understanding of accepted frameworks such as, ISO/IEC 27001, COBIT, and NIST, including 800-53
• Certifications: Security +, Network+, CISSP

ECS FEDERAL LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth, a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

We Value

• Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
• Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven

Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!