Cybersecurity Analyst

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Cybersecurity Analyst at ALEX supporting security and risk management in federal environments. Focused on maintaining security posture, compliance, and vulnerability assessments.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeHampton Roads • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the security, compliance, and risk management of enterprise systems within a federal environment.
Responsible for maintaining system security posture, supporting cybersecurity frameworks, and ensuring adherence to regulatory and operational requirements.
Apply cybersecurity principles to protect information systems, networks, and data.
Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, including assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring.
Conduct vulnerability assessments, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
Maintain and update system security documentation in accordance with government standards.
Monitor system activity to detect, analyze, and respond to potential security incidents.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies and operational requirements.
Demonstrated ability to work in a regulated environment with defined security controls and procedures.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience supporting federal or DoD cybersecurity environments
Familiarity with RMF, ATO processes, and security authorization packages
Experience working with enterprise systems, network security, or cloud environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Candidates must possess certification(s) in one or more of the following categories: IAT Level I (Information Assurance Technical): A+, Network+, SSCP, or CCNA-Security IAM Level I (Information Assurance Management): CAP, GSLC, or Security+ CE Cyber Defense (preferred but strongly valued): CEH, GCIA, CSIH, or GCIH Operating System / Computing Environment Certification: Relevant OS/CE certification for systems requiring privileged access
Associate degree from an accredited institution; OR Certification aligned with CNSSI 4011 Information System Security (INFOSEC) Professional; OR Minimum of 3 years of relevant cybersecurity experience
U.S. Citizenship Required due to federal contract. No visa sponsorship (OPT/CPT included).

Benefits

Comp & perks

ALEX provides a variety of benefits designed to help meet the needs of our employees.

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Hard Skills & Tools

cybersecurityrisk managementvulnerability assessmentnetwork securitycloud environmentssystem security documentationsecurity incident responsecybersecurity frameworksanalytical skillsproblem-solving skills

Soft Skills

attention to detailcollaborationability to work in regulated environments

Certifications

A+Network+SSCPCCNA-SecurityCAPGSLCSecurity+ CECEHGCIAGCIH