Functional Area Expert (Cyber Analyst)

Summit Federal Services, LLC•Augusta, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Functional Area Expert (FAE) Cyber Analyst serves as a senior cybersecurity subject matter expert responsible for assessing cyber threats, analyzing vulnerabilities, supporting defensive cyber operations, and advising leadership on cybersecurity strategy and risk management. This role provides expert guidance on cyber defense, incident response, threat intelligence, compliance, and enterprise security architecture for government, defense, intelligence, and commercial organizations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
Typically 10–15+ years of cybersecurity, cyber operations, information assurance, or threat analysis experience.
Extensive knowledge of: Cybersecurity principles and frameworks, Network security, Incident response, Threat intelligence, Vulnerability management, Security architecture.
Strong analytical, investigative, and communication skills.
Top Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a related discipline.
Experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or federal government programs.
Knowledge of: Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO), Risk Management Framework (RMF), Zero Trust Architecture, Cloud security, Security Operations Centers (SOC), Threat intelligence platforms.
Active Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI security clearance.
Threat intelligence analysis
Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing support
Incident response and digital forensics
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Security architecture and engineering
Cloud security and identity management
Malware analysis fundamentals
Cyber risk management
Security automation and orchestration
Splunk Enterprise Security
Microsoft Sentinel
Tenable Nessus
Tenable Security Center
CrowdStrike Falcon
Palo Alto Cortex XDR
Wireshark
MITRE ATT&CK Navigator
CISSP
CISM
Security+
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)

Responsibilities

Serve as the senior cybersecurity advisor and subject matter expert for cyber operations and security initiatives.
Analyze cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and risks affecting enterprise and mission-critical systems.
Conduct security assessments, vulnerability analyses, and risk evaluations.
Support cyber defense operations, threat hunting, and incident response activities.
Evaluate security controls and recommend mitigation strategies.
Monitor and assess emerging cyber threats, adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
Develop cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices.
Support compliance efforts related to regulatory and security frameworks.
Provide technical guidance to engineers, system administrators, and executive leadership.
Prepare reports, briefings, and risk assessments for stakeholders and decision-makers.
Lead cyber assessments, investigations, and analytical efforts.
Mentor cybersecurity analysts and engineers.
Advise executive leadership on cyber risks and mitigation strategies.
Support enterprise cybersecurity strategy and governance initiatives.
Coordinate with security operations centers, engineering teams, and government stakeholders.