Senior Security Operations Analyst

Terrestris Global Solutions • Washington, DC

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Terrestris is seeking a Senior Security Operations Analyst to provide on-demand Cybersecurity and IT services to support the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) mission at the NIGC Headquarters in Washington, D.C. At Terrestris, they leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance, forming strong client and team relationships through transparency and striving to create an environment where their team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, they provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective. The Senior Security Operations Analyst monitors, detects, and responds to cybersecurity threats to protect the National Indian Gaming Commission’s systems, networks, and sensitive data. They analyze security events, manage incident response, and help implement security controls to ensure compliance and operational resilience. They also provide technical expertise to strengthen the agency’s overall cybersecurity posture and support secure IT operations.

Requirements

• Authorization to permanently work in the United States without sponsorship
• A Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant certifications (Security+, CASP+, CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, GCFA, SC-100/200, AZ-500, etc.)
• A minimum 6 years of continuous experience in security operations or security analysis
• Experience performing security monitoring, log analysis, threat detection, continuous monitoring, and proactive threat hunting
• Hands-on experience with security analysis tools and reporting processes
• Experience supporting incident response activities and incident handling procedures
• Ability to develop reporting checklists, detection policies, and automation improvements
• Ability to analyze and report on security posture and metrics
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must meet Public Trust clearance and federal compliance requirements

Responsibilities

• Monitor, detect, and respond to cybersecurity threats to protect the National Indian Gaming Commission’s systems, networks, and sensitive data
• Analyze security events
• Manage incident response
• Help implement security controls to ensure compliance and operational resilience
• Provide technical expertise to strengthen the agency’s overall cybersecurity posture and support secure IT operations
• Perform security analysis activities according to established standards
• Monitor systems for threats, analyze logs, and identify suspicious activity
• Develop and execute daily security analysis and reporting checklists
• Evaluate effectiveness of analysis processes and recommend improvements
• Support continuous monitoring and proactive threat hunting
• Develop detection and response policies to enhance automation and alerting
• Develop incident handling procedures
• Execute incident response activities per established plans
• Ensure adequate data collection for investigations and situational awareness
• Collect metrics and generate threat and security posture reports

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Financial benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life programs
• Award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees