Cyber Security Analyst Jobs

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• REQUIRED : Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph LOCATION: Full-time onsite in Chantilly, VA We are seeking a Cyber Security Analyst with expertise in cyber defense, risk management, and security compliance to support the protection and accreditation of production environments.
• This position requires experience identifying and mitigating cybersecurity risks through threat monitoring, incident response, vulnerability assessments, cloud security analysis, and continuous monitoring activities.
• Who We Are: We offer advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, staff augmentation, and IT program management.
• Passionate Integrity, Driven by Excellence Ardent Principles offers a competitive salary range and a comprehensive, industry leading benefits package.
• We provide more than a position-we offer a workplace committed to excellence, integrity, and mission focused impact.
• Join us as we continue building the future of secure, high impact solutions.
• Application Deadline November 13, 2026 Department Data Analysis and Technology Services Employment Type Full Time Location Chantilly, VA Workplace type Onsite Compensation $130,000 - $260,000 / year Key Responsibilities In this challenging yet rewarding role, you are an integral part of what brings our Company's mission to life.
• You must have the following required s kills, certifications and demonstrated experience in and/or with : Real-time prevention, detection, and remediation of cyberattacks on internet-facing systems (significant and current).
• Either offensive (e.g., penetration testing, red teaming, ethical hacking) or defensive (e.g., security operations, incident response, threat hunting) cyber operations.
• Proficiency) in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation and analysis.
• Security information and event management (SIEM) systems (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Elastic Stack) AWS cloud logging such as CloudTrail and CloudWatch.
• Network protocols, packet capture analysis, and netflow analysis.
• Security event log analysis, including Windows event logging and Syslog.
• Understanding of network protocols, operating systems (Windows, Linux), and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Various attack vectors, exploitation techniques, and defensive countermeasures.
• Authority and Accreditation (A&A) packages needed to obtain security approvals for system deployments into production state.
• Reviewing assessment reports and assist projects in identifying security risks, including technical and non-technical, and developing effective mitigation strategies, including Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Assuring system components and software applications adhere to continuous monitoring and compliance with Security accesses and controls.
• Reviewing and authoring System Security Plans (SSP), security requirements, and other supporting documentation for the A&A process.
• Writing and reviewing NIST 800-53 controls.

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