Security-Cleared Cybersecurity Analyst: Federal Systems

JCS Solutions LLC; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Paid time off (PTO)

401k retirement plan with employer  |

Annual Professional Development Reimb.

Job summary

JCS Solutions LLC is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to protect critical federal systems. In this hands-on role, you will monitor security alerts, manage vulnerabilities, coordinate incident response, and improve security across Windows, Linux, cloud, and networked environments.

You will work with IT teams to identify risks, perform remediation, and document findings while adhering to federal frameworks and best practices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience supporting cybersecurity operations in an enterprise environment.
• Experience in Security Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Endpoint Security, Incident Response, Security Remediation, and related platforms.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current cybersecurity certifications such as Security+, CySA+, SSCP, CISSP, GSEC, ISC2 Associate, or equivalent.
• Ability to work in a collaborative federal IT environment and follow established security, incident management, and change management processes.
• Familiarity with NIST, FISMA, RMF, and related federal cybersecurity frameworks.
• Experience with tools such as Tenable/Nessus, Splunk, Microsoft Defender, BigFix, or comparable technologies.
• Experience supporting security assessments, audits, compliance activities, or Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts, SIEM events, endpoint activity, and vulnerability scan results to identify and investigate potential threats.
• Perform vulnerability management activities, including scanning, risk assessment, remediation tracking, and validation.
• Administer and support enterprise cybersecurity tools, endpoint protection platforms, and security monitoring technologies.
• Investigate security incidents, conduct initial triage, and coordinate appropriate response and remediation efforts.
• Partner with system administrators, engineers, and application teams to identify risks and implement security improvements.
• Support patch management, system hardening, secure configurations, and endpoint security operations.
• Maintain accurate documentation of incidents, vulnerabilities, remediation activities, and operational metrics.
• Assist with security assessments, audits, compliance activities, and evidence collection.
• Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Escalate complex or high-risk security issues when appropriate.

Skills

Security Monitoring

Vulnerability Management

Endpoint Security

Incident Response

Security Remediation

Cybersecurity Tool Administration

Documentation & Communication

Risk Assessment

Federal IT Environment

NIST RMF Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Tenable/Nessus

Splunk

Microsoft Defender

BigFix

EDR Platforms

ServiceNow

Job description

JCS Solutions LLC is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to protect critical federal systems. In this hands-on role, you will monitor security alerts, manage vulnerabilities, coordinate incident response, and improve security across Windows, Linux, cloud, and networked environments.

You will work with IT teams to identify risks, perform remediation, and document findings while adhering to federal frameworks and best practices.