Principal Cyber Security Analyst

ARA Career • Fort Belvoir, VA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal Cyber Security Analyst serves primarily as a technical Subject Matter Expert for cyber development efforts. The role requires a strong understanding of requirements capture and the full lifecycle of technical cyber development initiatives. The analyst develops effective solutions by synthesizing mission strategy, industry standards, processes, emerging technologies, and creative approaches to achieve program objectives. As part of a multidisciplinary, distributed team, the analyst integrates existing products, industry-standard architectural methodologies, and emerging technologies to address complex IT and cyber challenges for customers.

The role provides cyber management services to government agencies related to threats in Cyberspace Operations and manages technical aspects of cyber development projects using Agile software development methodologies, balancing user requirements with technical constraints. It may include supporting government exercises focused on Cyberspace Operations in support of military operations, and developing and delivering customized software-product training and documentation. This is a hybrid position involving office work and occasional telework, with a requirement to reside within 45 miles of Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Travel is estimated at 5 to 7 days per month.

Requirements

• Hold a Top Secret clearance and be eligible for SCI eligibility (TS/SCI).
• Have at least 12 years of experience with a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or 20 years of equivalent experience.
• Reside within 45 miles of Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
• Have experience leading or providing technical oversight for complex cyber or IT development efforts.
• Have experience with Windows, Linux, and core networking concepts, including protocols, switching, routing, and VPNs.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a U.S. Government Cyberspace Operations course such as RIOT, COTC, or FORGE is highly preferred.
• Equivalent commercial training such as GIAC GPEN, GXPN, or GRTP is desired.
• Experience supporting cyber operations or mission-focused environments such as SOCs or fusion centers.
• Experience with scripting or object-oriented programming for cybersecurity or automation.
• Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and best practices such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, and Zero Trust.
• Experience delivering technical briefings and demonstrations to senior leaders and large technical audiences.
• Experience with integration, architecture, or interoperability of cyber capabilities.
• Familiarity with cyber test and evaluation.
• Experience supporting cyber exercises or training events.
• Knowledge of containerization, virtualization, or cloud environments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience applying Agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical Subject Matter Expert for cyber development efforts.
• Manage the technical aspects of cyber development projects using Agile software development methodologies.
• Balance user requirements with technical constraints.
• Integrate existing products, architectural methodologies, and emerging technologies to address complex IT and cyber challenges.
• Provide cyber management services to government agencies related to threats in Cyberspace Operations.
• Support government exercises focused on Cyberspace Operations in support of military operations, as needed.
• Develop and deliver customized training and documentation for software products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal