Cybersecurity Specialist - Mid

RiseMe; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision

Job summary

Cherokee Insights is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist – Mid to support the Behavioral Threat Analysis Center. The role focuses on reviewing, identifying, and developing interventions to protect enterprise security against insider threats. An active TS/SCI clearance is required.

The position offers hybrid work in Arlington, VA with remote options, and a salary range of $185,000–$215,000 per year. The successful candidate will participate in high-level security operations and threat intelligence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required.
• 10+ years advising security professionals on threats.
• Experience with DoW/IC standards and government requirements.
• Knowledge of threat intelligence, threat hunting, and security operations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze information systems using best practices and security methodologies.
• Coordinate with DoW Insider Threat Management and Analysis Center (DITMAC).
• Support forensic analysis of digital information.
• Recommend threat-appropriate countermeasures for systems.
• Design security solutions enabling DoW to detect and respond to threats.
• Develop action plans for policy, governance, and incident response.
• Perform other related job duties.

Skills

CISSP

TS/SCI clearance

Insider threat

DoD/IC standards

Threat intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

UAM software

Firewalls/IPS/IDS

Job description

Cybersecurity Specialist – Mid

Remote / Arlington VA, United States (Hybrid)

Job Title:Cybersecurity Specialist – Mid

Location:Remote / Arlington

Reports to:Program Manager

FLSA Status:Exempt

Supervisory:No supervisory/management authority

Prepared Date:9/22/2026

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Summary

Cherokee Insights is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist – Mid to support the Behavioral Threat Analysis Center (BTAC). The Cybersecurity Specailist will provide to review, identify, and develop specific intervention and prevention strategies to network and enterprise security across the spectrum of insider threat. Must have an active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis and apply “best practices” and security methodologies to information systems.
• Interface with all necessary levels of Depart of War (DoW) Insider Threat (InT) Management and Analysis Center (DITMAC) management and staff.
• Support forensic analysis of digital information.
• Provide recommendations for threat-appropriate countermeasures on information systems.
• Lead planning and designing security solutions and capabilities that enable the DoW to identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover from cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
• Apply state of the art technical or industry knowledge to work on advanced, complex technical cyber security projects.
• Design action plans for policy creation and governance, system hardening, monitoring, incident response, disaster recovery, and emerging cybersecurity threats.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Compensation & Benefits

Starting Salary Range for Cybersecurity Specialist – Mid:$185,000 – $215,000

Benefits That Set Us Apart

When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.

Highlights include

• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security
• Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
• Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Professional development, training, and certification support
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection

Because taking care of our employees isn’t just a promise, it’s part of who we are.

Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.

Basic Qualifications

• Have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience advising security professionals on emerging cyber threats
• Working knowledge of classified and unclassified systems and Government/Industry standards/requirements.
• Risk/Vulnerability/Threat Assessments
• Cloud Security
• Security Operations
• Threat Intelligence
• Threat Hunting
• Experience in assisting counterintelligence, insider threat, or law enforcement investigations.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• Experience advising non-IT professionals on DoW network standards to facilitate the effective deployment of insider threat tools.
• Strong coordination skills to work with a wide range of organizations and promote uncommon technical solutions to facilitate mission requirements.
• Understanding of DOW/IC computer systems, protections, and threats.
• Knowledge of both offensive and defensive cyber capabilities.
• Knowledge of User Activity Monitoring (UAM) software and processes.
• Firewall (FW)/Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)/Intrusion Detection System (IDS) Configuration

Additional Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Must have at least eight (8) years of experience working within the DoW/IC.
• Expertise in at least one of the following functional areas:
  • Penetration Testing
  • Forensics
• Demonstrated knowledge of state, local and federal cyber trends, developments, standards, frameworks, and regulations in cybersecurity and impact to operations.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.

Company Information

Behind every government mission stands skilled, mission-driven talent: people whose expertise and dedication turn complex challenges into successful outcomes. Cherokee Insights, part of Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is that team. We modernize aging systems, deliver care where it’s needed most, and keep missions supplied, staffed, and moving across defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. For more than 60 federal clients, we take on the work others won’t, and deliver where it counts. If that’s the kind of work you’re looking for, you’ve found your team. Learn more at cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Legal Disclaimer:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

For applicants located in Colorado, New York, California, Washington, Illinois, Hawaii, Massachusetts, or other states with pay transparency requirements: the estimated annual salary range for this position is $185,000 – $215,000. Actual compensation varies based on qualifications, experience, and location.

Compliance Notices

Cherokee Federal is a federal contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). As required by VEVRAA, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. Protected veterans are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Cherokee Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities or those with sincerely held religious beliefs. To request an accommodation in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at careers@