Cybersecurity Analyst

Planet Technologies•Washington, DC

1d•$110,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

Planet Technologies is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to support public-sector projects. The role researches and enforces technical cybersecurity compliance, investigating system attributes related to encryption, vulnerability management, multi-factor authentication, and centralized logging and auditing. The analyst applies knowledge of relevant federal standards and technologies and provides technical summaries and input on findings. The position works with security assessment teams to identify noncompliant systems and vulnerabilities, help stakeholders remediate shortcomings, and maintain detailed records of analysis, evidence, and communications. It also supports interpretation and implementation of federal requirements, audits and data calls, log analysis, incident response, vulnerability notifications, and forensic imaging when required. The role requires an active Top Secret clearance and the ability to work onsite in Washington, DC five days a week. Planet Technologies provides Microsoft consulting services to public-sector and commercial organizations. Salaries for Cybersecurity Analysts range from $110,000 to $190,000; final pay depends on factors including experience, clearance, education, and training.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience enforcing technical cybersecurity compliance and investigating system attributes for encryption, vulnerability management, and centralized logging and auditing within federal standards.
Experience providing technical summaries and recommendations to leadership.
Experience working with multilayered assessment teams and providing remediation methods and audit support.
Experience conducting in-depth technical analysis, confirming compliance information, and maintaining detailed records of actions, evidence, and communications.
Deep understanding of threat intelligence analysis to identify emerging threats and proactively defend against them.
Experience ensuring federal government security policies are followed to the extent possible and required documentation is provided.
Understanding of participation in After Action Reviews and the ability to produce, analyze, and interpret forensically sound images of data or electronic storage media when required.
Ability to work onsite in Washington, DC five days a week.
Active Top Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Preferred certifications: CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA CASP+, CompTIA PenTest+, CompTIA SecurityX, EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH), EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (C|IH), GIAC GPEN, or GIAC GCIH.

Responsibilities

Research and enforce technical cybersecurity compliance within organizational systems.
Investigate system attributes involving encryption, vulnerability management, multi-factor authentication, and centralized logging and auditing.
Work with multiple levels of Security Assessment Teams to analyze systems and identify noncompliance and potential vulnerabilities.
Help provide remediation methods to internal and external stakeholders for affected systems.
Conduct in-depth technical analysis, confirm compliance information, and maintain detailed records of actions, evidence, and communications.
Assist with interpreting and implementing federal government requirements and coordinating audits and data calls.
Analyze logs to identify anomalous traffic and potential exfiltration of data.
Maintain working knowledge of current system vulnerabilities and how they can be exploited.
Interpret technical guidance and security requirements, and communicate them in a readable format to others.
Ensure federal government security policies are followed to the extent possible and required documentation is provided.
Assist with incident detection, isolation, remediation, and investigation when required.
Participate in After Action Reviews of incident responses.
Help manage vulnerability notifications from internal sources and vendors, ensuring vulnerabilities are remedied and reported within required timelines.
Produce, analyze, and interpret forensically sound images of data and electronic storage media when required or requested.