Cybersecurity Analyst

Core Focus Areas

• Security Operations and continuous monitoring of threats (40%)
• Ensuring compliance and managing documentation (30%)
• Providing user support and promoting security awareness (20%)
• Supporting incident response activities (10%)

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts, investigate suspicious events, and escalate issues when necessary.
• Participate in phishing response, conduct security awareness initiatives, and guide users on secure practices.
• Assist in incident triage, evidence gathering, documentation, and follow-up under senior staff supervision.
• Administer and support security tools such as endpoint protection, multi-factor authentication, VPN, and email security.
• Contribute to compliance with frameworks like CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, DFARS, ITAR, and protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
• Maintain precise documentation, engage in security projects, and collaborate with teams to bolster overall security posture.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, common threats, controls, and incident response processes.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Windows OS, endpoint security, and enterprise IT operations.
• Proficient analytical and problem-solving abilities with great attention to detail.
• Clear communication skills, effective documentation, and ability to work well with technical and non-technical teams.
• Eagerness to learn about security operations and compliance in a regulated defense or aerospace context.
• Capability to manage sensitive information professionally and discreetly.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Information Systems, or related fields, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two years in cybersecurity, system administration, network administration, IT support, or related roles.
• Basic knowledge of security tools, user access controls, endpoint protection, log analysis, and vulnerability management.
• Readiness to understand defense and aerospace cybersecurity standards including CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, DFARS, ITAR, and CUI handling.

Preferred Qualifications and Certifications

• Familiarity with compliance standards such as CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 is advantageous.
• Experience in regulated sectors like manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or industrial settings is preferred.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), or Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200) are beneficial.

Additional Details

• Work locations include Seattle, Houston, Phoenix, Los Angeles, or Springfield, MA.
• The annual salary ranges from $72,000 to $88,000.
• A performance bonus of 10% is provided under the Management Incentive Plan.