Principal Cyber Security Analyst

ARA Career•Pinehurst, NC

15h

About The Position

The Principal Cyber Security Analyst serves primarily as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for cyber development efforts. This engineer has a strong understanding of the requirements capture process and the full lifecycle of technical cyber development initiatives. Execution of these responsibilities requires the ability to develop effective solutions by synthesizing mission strategy, industry standards, processes, emerging technologies, and creative approaches to achieve program objectives. The successful candidate will join a multi-disciplinary, distributed team and will integrate existing products, industry-standard architectural methodologies, and emerging technologies to address complex IT and cyber challenges for our customers.

Requirements

Must have a Top Secret clearance and be eligible for SCI eligibility (TS/SCI)
Minimum of 12 years experience with a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field, OR 20 years of equivalent experience
Completion of a U.S. Government Cyberspace Operations course or equivalent commercial training (e.g., GIAC GPEN, GXPN, or GRTP) with demonstrated hands-on experience
Experience leading or providing technical oversight for complex cyber or IT development efforts
Experience with Windows, Linux, and core networking concepts (e.g., protocols, switching, routing, VPNs)

Nice To Haves

7 to 10 years experience supporting cyber operations or mission-focused environments (e.g., SOCs, fusion centers)
Experience with scripting or object-oriented programming for cybersecurity or automation
Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and best practices (e.g., NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, Zero Trust)
Experience delivering technical briefings and demonstrations to senior leaders and large technical audiences
Experience with system integration, architecture, or interoperability of cyber capabilities
Familiarity with cyber test and evaluation, including test articles and development exemplars
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

Provide cyber management services to government agencies related to threats in Cyberspace Operations.
Manage all technical aspects of cyber development projects using Agile software development methodologies, ensuring an effective balance between user requirements and technical constraints.
Develop and deliver customized training and documentation for software products.
Plan and facilitate exercises focused on Cyberspace Operations in support of military operations.
Test and examine deliverables, software, or network enabled devices.
Collaborate on maintenance and feature development of proprietary software.
Attend meetings and make recommendations regarding development.
Provide technical oversight of projects to identify risks and offer ways to mitigate risks.
Provide recommendations on industry, security and development processes and procedures.
Advise on the development and requirements of supporting test articles and development exemplars.
Review testing of ongoing development efforts to ensure tests meet standards.
Provide guidance to and assist training of less experienced staff members.