
Cyber Security Analyst
ICF
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Virginia • United 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