Cybersecurity Analyst - Master (TS/SCI)

JCS Solutions LLC•Alexandria, VA

1d•$105,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

JCS Solutions is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Analyst - Master to support Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) and Security Operations Center (SOC) activities on a mission-critical Department of Defense program. The successful candidate will serve as a senior cybersecurity professional responsible for advanced threat detection, incident analysis, SIEM operations, and coordination of cyber response activities across enterprise environments. This role requires deep expertise in cybersecurity operations, enterprise SIEM platforms, incident response, and cyber defense methodologies. The Cybersecurity Analyst - Master will provide technical leadership, oversee junior analysts, and brief senior leadership on cyber threats, incident activity, and operational readiness.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI Clearance.
Minimum 10 years of cybersecurity experience.
Extensive experience supporting Security Operations Centers (SOC), Cyber Defense Operations, Incident Response, or Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) environments.
Demonstrated experience with enterprise SIEM architecture, administration, engineering, and operations.
Experience leading teams and coordinating cyber response efforts.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to brief senior leadership.
Experience conducting advanced security event analysis and threat investigations.
Must possess DoD 8140 certifications applicable to the assigned role, including: IAT Level II Certification, CSSP Incident Responder (CSSP-IR) Certification.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting DISA, DODIN, CSSP, or enterprise DCO operations.
Experience with Splunk, Elastic, ArcSight, Microsoft Sentinel, QRadar, or similar SIEM solutions.
Experience with threat hunting, malware analysis, and digital forensics.
Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK methodologies and modern threat actor TTPs.

Responsibilities

Monitor, investigate, and analyze security events across enterprise environments.
Lead incident response and cyber defense activities in support of DCO operations.
Coordinate and prioritize cyber response actions among SOC personnel.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level cybersecurity analysts.
Conduct advanced threat analysis and triage malicious activity.
Develop recommendations for security tool configuration, tuning, and countermeasures.
Review and validate reports, analyses, and communications developed by cybersecurity team members.
Correlate threat intelligence, security alerts, logs, and forensic artifacts to identify indicators of compromise.
Develop and deliver briefings to senior government and contractor leadership.
Support continuous monitoring and cybersecurity operations in a fast-paced mission environment.
Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.