ICF

Cyber Security Analyst

ICF

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: VirginiaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $81,499 - $138,549 per year

About the role

  • Conducts risk assessments and provides recommendations for system and application design
  • Participates in a wide range of security activities including event correlation, alerting, vulnerability management, access management, incident response, troubleshooting, infrastructure management, audit support and more
  • Provides analysis, evaluations, and recommendations to improve system consistency, efficiency, and effectiveness
  • Helps ensure solution requirements meet timing, technical, and financial constraints
  • Integrates new features into existing solutions, provides analysis to evaluate existing systems against future needs and trends
  • Uses advanced forensic tools and techniques for investigation and attack reconstruction
  • Provides recommendations for enhancements to systems, testing and processes
  • Interacts with other internal groups and external entities including customers, law enforcement, and intelligence/government agencies

Requirements

  • 3+ years general technology experience
  • 1+ year of general security experience
  • 1+ year of experience with basic information security practices (ie Least Privilege, Zero Trust, OWASP Top 10, control frameworks)
  • Ability to travel 1-2 times a year
  • Azure and/or AWS cloud familiarity and experience is highly desirable
  • Scripting and automation experience is a plus
  • CompTIA Security+, CEH, GIAC, or equivalent certification
  • Experience using commercial and open source security software such as Nmap, Nessus, Wireshark, Rapid7, WebInspect, Metasploit Framework, Kali Linux, etc.
  • Experience with log monitoring, analysis, and correlation
  • Experience performing enterprise incident monitoring, response, and analysis
  • Familiarity with generative and agentic AI machine learning algorithms, data preprocessing, and model deployment
  • Ethical hacking experience
  • Strong desire for growth and development of security skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong ability to multi-task, react, and think quickly
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
  • Must be flexible enough to work overtime when needed.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
risk assessmentvulnerability managementincident responseforensic toolsscriptingautomationlog monitoringdata preprocessingethical hackingcloud computing
Soft Skills
communicationmulti-taskingflexibilityconfidentialityproblem-solvinggrowth mindsetquick thinkingcollaborationadaptabilityanalytical thinking
Certifications
CompTIA Security+CEHGIAC