Cybersecurity Analyst (TS/SCI w/ Full Scope Polygraph)

Role summary

RELITIV is hiring Cybersecurity Analysts to help our federal customer strengthen the security of its systems and applications. You’ll cover a wide range of work, including cyber defense, incident response, vulnerability testing, and the paperwork that gets systems approved to go live (called accreditation). You’ll also dig into security data and turn what you find into clear reports that leaders can use to decide what to fix first.

This is a hands-on role. You’ll spot threats, respond when something goes wrong, and help teams build safer systems from the start. This is a transition from another contract, so you’ll be stepping into established work.

What you will do

• Design and tune security monitoring tools to catch advanced persistent threats (APTs), malware, and other attacks
• Lead and support incident response, from investigation through containment, cleanup, and recovery
• Write and improve incident response playbooks
• Run vulnerability assessments and penetration tests, and prioritize what needs fixing
• Check how well existing security controls are working
• Advise on secure system design and recommend or put in place tools and controls
• Dig into security data to find issues and recommend fixes
• Get systems through accreditation with the customer’s approval boards, including writing and maintaining the documentation and tracking open action items
• Use AI where it makes sense to help investigate and secure systems
• Handle overwatch and monitoring in line with the customer’s policies
• Keep detailed records of incidents, vulnerabilities, and fixes
• Build metrics and dashboards that managers can actually use
• Coach teams on cybersecurity best practices and help shape policies and standards

Work environment

This role is onsite at a customer location in the Washington, DC metro area. Occasional local travel may be needed, with customer approval.

Requirements

Required qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
• Significant, current experience preventing, detecting, and fixing cyberattacks on internet-facing systems in real time
• Experience in offensive work (penetration testing, red teaming) or defensive work (security operations, incident response, threat hunting)
• Scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation and analysis
• Experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar, or Elastic Stack)
• Experience with AWS logging (CloudTrail, CloudWatch) and Amazon cloud security
• Experience with network protocols, packet capture, and netflow analysis
• Experience analyzing security logs, including Windows event logs and Syslog
• Understanding of Windows, Linux, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of attack methods and how to defend against them
• Experience with accreditation (A&A) packages, including writing and reviewing System Security Plans (SSPs) and NIST 800-53 controls
• Experience reviewing assessment reports, spotting risks, and building mitigation plans, including Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
• Experience with continuous monitoring and compliance
• Experience running and interpreting Rapid7 scans
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau
• Able to work independently and on a team in a fast-paced setting

Preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of ISO 27001 and NIST standards
• Experience designing and maintaining intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS)
• Experience with offensive tools like Metasploit, Nmap, Burp Suite, or Cobalt Strike
• Experience getting applications approved to run in a customer’s cloud
• Customer-facing experience, and familiarity with the customer’s security policies
• Experience in a secure cloud computing environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Certifications such as OSCP, GIAC, CEH, CompTIA CySA+ or PenTest+, CISSP, or CSSLP

Pay: $80,200.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

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