Cybersecurity Analyst

Wichita Tribal Enterprise•Albuquerque, NM

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Wichita Tribal Enterprises, LLC, a Quivera Enterprises company, is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Analyst. The Cybersecurity Analyst role requires a security professional with extensive knowledge of internet protocols, operating systems, cryptographic principles, and common security technologies, as well as strong analytical capabilities. The position involves identifying and analyzing vulnerabilities, understanding exploitation techniques, performing incident response activities, and using network and vulnerability‑scanning tools to isolate and remediate malicious activity. Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to clearly explain technical decisions are essential, along with the capability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. Proactively identify and diagnose incidents, and collaborate and communicate with cross-technical teams for issue resolution. Candidates must also be able to manage sensitive information responsibly while prioritizing and organizing work in a fast‑paced security environment. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of internet protocols, operating systems, cryptographic principles, and common security technologies
Strong analytical capabilities
US Citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain Tier 2, Public Trust background investigation

Nice To Haves

Experience with DOI
Knowledge of FIPS and NIST compliance and regulations
Ability to work with closely coordinated team during emergencies
Excellent analytical, reasoning, and creative problem-solving skills
Excellent written, oral communication skills
Ability to quickly learn new procedures, techniques, and approaches
Maintain composure while dealing with difficult people
Communicate and work effectively under normal and stressful situations
Motivated and able to meet inflexible deadlines
Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
Motivated to tackle challenging problems

Responsibilities

Identifying and analyzing vulnerabilities
Understanding exploitation techniques
Performing incident response activities
Using network and vulnerability‑scanning tools to isolate and remediate malicious activity
Proactively identify and diagnose incidents
Collaborate and communicate with cross-technical teams for issue resolution
Manage sensitive information responsibly
Prioritizing and organizing work in a fast‑paced security environment
Analyze software to discover vulnerabilities, including the ability to read and comprehend logs (extracted from GFE)
Develop and explain technical decisions
Separate facts from opinion and speculation
Interact effectively with vulnerability reporters, system and network administrators, vendors, experts, Internet users, sponsors, policy makers, news reporters, managers, and staff (i.e., stakeholders in the vulnerability disclosure process)
Recognize and deal appropriately with confidential and sensitive information