University, Cybersecurity Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton•McLean, VA

1d•$53,000 - $108,000

About The Position

Contribute to the evolving field of cybersecurity and help organizations stay ahead of threats. As a Cybersecurity Analyst, you'll learn to collect, process, and analyze information to enhance security measures and address real-world security incidents, vulnerabilities, and risks with experienced professionals. You'll collaborate on projects, gain hands-on data analysis experience, document findings, and present your work to leaders. Your contributions will shape security solutions for clients across various industries in the commercial space. This role includes engaging cybersecurity challenges inspired by real-world events from the past decade. From securing critical infrastructure to analyzing emerging threats, these challenges are designed to test and enhance the skills needed to defend against cyber adversaries. You will assume various cybersecurity roles, including Security Analyst, Incident Responder, Threat Intelligence Analyst, Data Scientist, and Risk Manager. Each role brings unique skills and perspectives, ensuring a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity. You’ll be working on cutting-edge security projects that define what is possible in the field and bring these solutions to life for clients. Are you ready to help us combat the most advanced cyber threats? Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required. Join us. The world can’t wait.

Requirements

Experience conducting basic cybersecurity research or analysis
Experience with Microsoft Office, including tools such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams
Experience using scripting or programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, C, C++, Assembly, Python, Perl, R, or Bash for class projects, assignments, or personal projects
Ability to work independently and in teams to research and propose solutions
Ability to review, write, and discuss highly technical documentation
Scheduled to obtain a Bachelor’s degree by Summer 2027
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in cybersecurity analysis, security operations, or incident response
Knowledge of security frameworks and best practices
Ability to identify and solve complex problems related to rapidly changing technology and cybersecurity threats
Ability to capture and communicate business and technical concepts, challenges, and solutions
Possession of excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Possession of excellent critical thinking and analytical skills

Responsibilities

Collect, process, and analyze information to enhance security measures.
Address real-world security incidents, vulnerabilities, and risks.
Collaborate on projects.
Gain hands-on data analysis experience.
Document findings.
Present work to leaders.
Assume various cybersecurity roles, including Security Analyst, Incident Responder, Threat Intelligence Analyst, Data Scientist, and Risk Manager.