Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

Description:

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join a growing team responsible for protecting critical business systems, enterprise infrastructure, cloud environments, and sensitive organizational data. This role is ideal for professionals who are passionate about cybersecurity, risk management, threat detection, and incident response while working in fast-paced, mission-focused environments.

The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening the organization’s overall security posture by identifying vulnerabilities, monitoring security events, conducting investigations, and implementing security controls that protect against evolving cyber threats. You will collaborate closely with infrastructure teams, cloud engineers, software developers, compliance specialists, and executive leadership to ensure security remains integrated into all aspects of technology operations.

As a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst, you will be expected to provide technical leadership, contribute to strategic security initiatives, and help develop processes that improve organizational resilience. This position offers the opportunity to work with modern technologies while helping safeguard systems that support critical business functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security events, alerts, and incidents across enterprise systems and cloud environments.

• Conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation efforts with technical teams.

• Investigate potential security incidents and perform root cause analysis.

• Support threat detection, threat hunting, and security monitoring activities.

• Review system configurations and recommend security improvements.

• Participate in security audits, compliance assessments, and regulatory reviews.

• Develop and maintain security documentation, procedures, and standards.

• Assist with implementing cybersecurity frameworks and best practices.

• Evaluate emerging threats and provide recommendations to reduce organizational risk.

• Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning efforts.

• Work with stakeholders to ensure security requirements are incorporated into projects and technology initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, or security operations.

• Strong understanding of network security, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, and incident response.

• Experience working with SIEM platforms, security monitoring tools, and threat intelligence solutions.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, or similar standards.

 

Clearance Level: TS/SCI
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Fort Meade MD

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