Cybersecurity Analyst

TITLE: Cybersecurity Analyst

LOCATION: Atlanta, GA \ Hybrid

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: 6 years

INTERVIEWS: Web Cam Interview Only

Job Description:

The client is seeking a qualified candidate for the temporary contractor staffing position of Cybersecurity Analyst as part of the Information Security Team.

Complete Description:

• Proven experience in cybersecurity operations with hands-on expertise in monitoring and managing multiple security tools, including vulnerability scanning platforms such as Tenable (Nessus, Tenable.sc, or Tenable.io).
• Continuously monitor security tools and systems (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, CrowdStrike EDR, DLP, Tenable vulnerability scanners) to detect, investigate, and respond to potential threats in real time.
• Maintain and oversee the CrowdStrike platform, ensuring proper configuration, alert triage, threat hunting, and endpoint coverage across the organization.
• Analyze data/information from one or multiple sources to conduct preparation of the environment, respond to requests for information, and submit intelligence collection and production requirements in support of planning and operations.
• Interact at multiple levels of the organization to establish and maintain a strong and adaptive security posture that aligns with organizational risk tolerance, information access requirements, business strategies, and compliance requirements.
• Integrate overarching security frameworks across multiple, complex disciplines in support of the business needs of the Agency to provide customer-focused technology solutions in a secure, cost-effective, and efficient manner.
• Strong knowledge of system administration, including configuration, hardening, patch management, and monitoring of Windows and Linux servers
• Coordinate and oversee the production of evidence to support internal and external audits.

Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, information assurance, or a related field from an accredited college or university. Required
• Demonstrate knowledge of network, operating system, database and application security. Required 2 Years
• Experience implementing and complying with Federal and State Laws. Desired 2 Years
• Knowledge of current and emerging (Next Gen) Information Security Technologies and Practices. Required 2 Years
• Proven experience with NIST 800-53 and/or CMS MARS-E/ARC-AMPE. Required 2 Years
• Experience in Cloud-based solutions and environments. Required 2 Years
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) (MUST UPLOAD CERTIFICATION). Desired
• System administration experience with Linux and Windows. Required 2 Years
• Information security or Information assurance experience. 3 Years