TS/SCI Cyber Defense Analyst - 4x10 Shift (Poly)

Probity; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Probity in McLean, VA is seeking a cybersecurity professional to provide 24x7x365 monitoring and incident response on a 4-day, 10-hour shift schedule (Sun-Sat variants). The role requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph and 3+ years in cyber security, with six weeks of day-shift training.

Responsibilities include detecting threats, analyzing alerts, and coordinating rapid responses with cross-functional teams to protect mission-critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a cyber security related role.
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT-II certification within 6 months of hire.
• Experience with operating systems, network protocols, and enterprise security technologies.
• Knowledge of threat intelligence and security incident response best practices.
• Ability to translate technical findings into executive summaries.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the detection and continuous monitoring of potential 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 overall defensive posture.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Incident Response

Log Analysis

Job description

Probity in McLean, VA is seeking a cybersecurity professional to provide 24x7x365 monitoring and incident response on a 4-day, 10-hour shift schedule (Sun-Sat variants). The role requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph and 3+ years in cyber security, with six weeks of day-shift training.

Responsibilities include detecting threats, analyzing alerts, and coordinating rapid responses with cross-functional teams to protect mission-critical infrastructure.