Junior Cyber Security Analyst

Location: Alexandria, VA

• Monitor cybersecurity alerts and events using Government-provided cybersecurity tools.
• Analyze security event information from SIEM, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, and related cybersecurity systems.
• Assist with security event triage and initial investigation activities.
• Identify and document suspicious activity and potential cybersecurity incidents.
• Support daily cybersecurity operations functions.
• Support incident response activities under direction of the Cybersecurity Lead.
• Assist with collection, preservation, and analysis of incident-related information.
• Support maintenance of incident records and case documentation.
• Perform research and analysis regarding emerging cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
• Assist in development of lessons learned documentation following security events.
• Assist with execution and review of vulnerability scans.
• Support vulnerability remediation activities.
• Assist with POA&M development and tracking.
• Monitor remediation progress and update cybersecurity records and dashboards.
• Participate in cybersecurity risk assessments.
• Assist with insider threat monitoring activities.
• Support user behavior analytics review and documentation.
• Analyze cybersecurity data for indicators of suspicious activity.
• Support development of trend analysis and reporting products.
• Assist with development of security reports, metrics, briefings, and status updates.
• Maintain cybersecurity records, SOPs, and supporting documentation.
• Support monthly, weekly, and ad hoc reporting requirements.
• Assist with data collection for executive briefing materials.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or closely related field.
• Assist with data collection for executive briefing materials.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience supporting cybersecurity operations, incident response, vulnerability management, SOC operations, or related cybersecurity disciplines.
• Experience using cybersecurity monitoring and analysis tools.
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms, vulnerability scanning tools, endpoint security technologies, and cybersecurity ticketing systems.
• Ability to work effectively within a team-oriented cybersecurity operations environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOJ Public Trust clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework and NIST 800-series publications.
• Knowledge of FISMA, OMB Circular A-130, and federal cybersecurity requirements.
• Experience with threat hunting, incident analysis, malware investigations, and vulnerability remediation.
• Ability to analyze and correlate security event data from multiple sources.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience preparing executive-level reports, briefings, and cybersecurity metrics.
• Ability to lead technical teams in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting enterprise cybersecurity operations within regulated federal environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.