Round-the-Clock Cyber Defense Watch Analyst (TS/SCI)

NewGen Technologies; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NewGen Technologies is seeking a seasoned cyber security professional to provide 24x7 support for mission-critical infrastructure from McLean, VA. The role offers a fixed 4-day work week with 10-hour shifts across Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday, with differential pay on 2nd/3rd shifts.

Training on day shift runs for six weeks before full rotation. The ideal candidate has TS/SCI clearance, 3+ years in cyber security, and the ability to obtain IAT-II within six months, ensuring rapid

Qualifications

• Requires TS/SCI FSP clearance.
• High School diploma required.
• 3+ years in a cyber security role.
• Ability to obtain DoD 8570 IAT-II within 6 months.
• Experience with security incidents and response processes.
• Experience with log analysis across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

• Participate in detection and monitoring of security incidents across diverse network environments.
• Perform deep-dive analysis and investigation into complex security alerts to determine root causes and impact.
• Execute rapid incident response and mitigation strategies to contain threats and restore normal operations.
• Integrate threat intelligence and vulnerability management data to proactively identify and defend against emerging risks.
• Maintain comprehensive reporting and documentation for all security events to ensure compliance and historical accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine incident response playbooks and enhance defensive posture.

Skills

Cyber security

Incident detection

Threat intelligence

Log analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Job description

NewGen Technologies is seeking a seasoned cyber security professional to provide 24x7 support for mission-critical infrastructure from McLean, VA. The role offers a fixed 4-day work week with 10-hour shifts across Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday, with differential pay on 2nd/3rd shifts.

Training on day shift runs for six weeks before full rotation. The ideal candidate has TS/SCI clearance, 3+ years in cyber security, and the ability to obtain IAT-II within six months, ensuring rapid