TS/SCI Defensive Cyber Analyst – Policy & Incident Response

Cornerstone Defense LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Generous PTO

401(k)

HSA options

FSA options

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Training

Job summary

Cornerstone Defense LLC is seeking a Defensive Cyber Analyst to support policy leadership and defensive cyberspace operations across DoD mission spaces. The role may be hired at Journeyman or Senior level depending on experience, with active TS/SCI clearance required to apply.

The candidate will contribute to defense of critical infrastructure and national-level cyber incident response initiatives, coordinating with senior leaders and interagency partners to implement policy and risk assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a relevant field.
• 8+ years of experience in defensive cyberspace operations or related fields.
• Ability to brief complex cyber concepts to senior leaders (GO/FO/SES).
• Familiarity with defense cyber policy development and strategy.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct deliberate analysis supporting DoD cyber workforce and readiness policy.
• Support development and update of DoD policy for defensive cyber operations.
• Assist in developing policies to deter, prevent, and respond to cybersecurity incidents.
• Support implementation of lines of effort under the DoW Cyber Strategy.
• Provide technical and analytical support on defensive cyber capabilities and operations.
• Coordinate with senior leaders and interagency partners to ensure synchronized defensive cyber operations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Cornerstone Defense LLC is seeking a Defensive Cyber Analyst to support policy leadership and defensive cyberspace operations across DoD mission spaces. The role may be hired at Journeyman or Senior level depending on experience, with active TS/SCI clearance required to apply.

The candidate will contribute to defense of critical infrastructure and national-level cyber incident response initiatives, coordinating with senior leaders and interagency partners to implement policy and risk assessments.