Security Analyst II

PBS; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Retirement plan 403(b)

Job summary

PBS is seeking a Security Analyst II to join the Cybersecurity & Program Management team. The role focuses on designing, configuring, testing, and deploying secure services across on‑premises and cloud environments.

You will conduct incident response, threat hunting, and proactive support for ongoing development activities. Responsibilities include detecting anomalies, monitoring assets, coordinating responses with stakeholders, and driving improvements with AI‑assisted workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as cybersecurity, information technology, or computer science.
• GIAC or equivalent certifications are desirable.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a systems engineer or administrator.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience as a security analyst.
• Minimum of 5 years' cybersecurity experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, configuration, testing, and deployment of on‑prem and cloud services.
• Provide Incident Response, threat hunting and proactive support for development in cloud and on‑prem environments.
• Detect anomalous activity and understand potential impact of events.
• Monitor information systems to identify cybersecurity events and effectiveness of protections.
• Coordinate response activities with internal and external stakeholders and service providers.
• Lead incident response teams and secure recovery efforts.
• Incorporate lessons learned to improve future activities and protections.

Skills

DFIR

IAM

PAM

DLP

NGFW

EDR

SIEM

IDS/IPS

MITRE ATT&CK

PowerShell

Education

Bachelor's Degree in cybersecurity/information technology/computer science

GIAC certifications (GCIH/GCIA/GMON/GCED) or equivalent

Tools

Windows

Linux

Job description

Position Title:

Security Analyst II

Department:

Cybersecurity & Program Management

Corporate Area:

PBS Technology

Status:

Regular, Full time Exempt

Manager Title:

Director, Cybersecurity

Position Overview:

The Security Analyst II is responsible for the design, configuration, testing, and deployment of on‑prem and cloud services. They will provide Incident Response, threat hunting and proactive support of all development activities in both the cloud and on‑prem environments.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring anomalous activity is detected and the potential impact of events is understood
• Ensuring that information systems and assets are monitored to identify cybersecurity events and verify the effectiveness of protective measures
• Ensuring detection processes and procedures are maintained and tested to ensure awareness of anomalous events
• Ensuring response activities are coordinated with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., external support from service providers)
• Ensuring analysis is conducted to ensure effective response and support recovery activities
• Ensuring activities are performed to prevent expansion of an event, mitigate its effects, and resolve the incident
• Ensuring response processes and procedures are executed and maintained, to ensure response to detected cybersecurity incidents
• Ensuring recovery processes and procedures are executed and maintained to ensure restoration of systems or assets affected by cybersecurity incidents
• Ensuring recovery planning and processes are improved by incorporating lessons learned into future activities
• Ensuring restoration activities are coordinated with internal and external parties (e.g. coordinating centers, other CSIRTs, and vendors)
• Understanding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how to securely deploy, monitor, and test.
• Ability to streamline workflows using AI for security operations
• Additional activities as necessary to support the overall cybersecurity and PBS mission

Requirements for success:

Experience requirement:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience working as a systems engineer or administrator
• Minimum of 4 years' experience working as a security analyst
• Minimum of 5 years' cybersecurity experience

Education and/or certification requirement:

• GCIH, GCIA, GMON, GCED, or equivalent GIAC defense focused certifications desired
• Certifications by EC-Council, ISC2, Cisco, Microsoft, Fortinet, CompTIA, Offensive Security, etc. to be considered based on relevance to defensive cybersecurity operations
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field such as cybersecurity, information technology, or computer science; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Skills and abilities:

• Ability to participate as a technical lead on all projects requiring cybersecurity expertise and consultation
• Ability to lead a Cybersecurity Incident Response Team (CIRT), Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) and Managed Security Services Partners (MSSPs) in the execution of daily incident response activities
• Ability to deploy, integrate, configure, and maintain systems which comprise the overall cybersecurity technology stack
• Ability to communicate complex cybersecurity concepts in a clear and concise manner for laypersons unfamiliar with cybersecurity and/or IT concepts
• Desire and ability to help drive organizational adoption and buy‑in of cybersecurity policies and standards across the PBS ecosystem
• Eagerness to develop, grow, and maintain strong inter‑team relationships across the business to aid in the accomplishment of the PBS mission

Preferred qualifications:

• Expert knowledge in the following technologies and concepts: DFIR, IAM, PAM, DLP, NGFW, EDR, SIEM, IDS/IPS
• Strong foundational knowledge in IT technologies and concepts not limited to email security technologies, application security, cloud security (IaaS & PaaS, etc.), MITRE ATT&CK, SIEM, SOAR, CASB, MSSPs, DNS, Linux, Windows
• Fundamental knowledge of NIST, MDM, OWASP, PowerShell/Python/JavaScript, MacOS, malware analysis, LOLBAS, vulnerability management, WAF, CIS Benchmarks

The base pay range for this position at the beginning of employment is expected to be between $155,000 and $165,000/year. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will also include other elements for eligible employees, including: (i) eligibility for discretionary bonuses; (ii) various insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, hearing, life, accidental death and dismemberment, short‑term and long‑term disability, and business travel accident insurance; (iii) identity protection program; (iv) employee assistance program; (v) financial and retirement savings benefits including the PBS Retirement Plan 403(b); (vi) paid time off (17 days per year), paid sick time benefits (12 days per year), paid parental leave (60 days / 12 weeks ), and paid holidays (12 days per year). Details of these benefit plans will be provided upon request. The application window for this position is expected to close on 7/24/2026.

If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position," and the Company reserves the right to modify the base hourly rate/salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the EEOC and the Commonwealth of Virginia.