Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity Analyst – AI Security Program & Operations:

Duration: 12 Months

Location: 3-days a week in Springfield, VA

Job Description:

Cybersecurity Analyst – AI Security Program & Operations:

Key Responsibilities

Program Support

• Support delivery of AI Cybersecurity Program objectives and workstreams.
• Assist with business requirements gathering and documentation.
• Support vendor evaluations, demonstrations, and proof-of-concept activities.
• Participate in technical workshops and solution reviews.

Operational Support

• Assist with implementation of cybersecurity capabilities and technologies.
• Support security monitoring and operational readiness activities.
• Contribute to development of operational procedures, playbooks, and standards.
• Support transition-to-operations activities.

Security Analysis

• Perform technical analysis of cybersecurity risks and security controls.
• Assist with validation and testing of security solutions.
• Support threat detection, monitoring, and incident response initiatives.
• Assist with security reporting and metrics.

Documentation & Governance

• Develop technical documentation and process documentation.
• Assist with governance, risk, and compliance activities.
• Support reporting to cybersecurity leadership.
• Maintain project and operational artifacts.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of cybersecurity experience.
• Experience in one or more of:
• Security Operations
• Vulnerability Management
• Identity & Access Management
• Security Engineering
• Security Governance
• Familiarity with Microsoft and Crowdstrike technologies preferred
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.
• Ability to work across multiple teams and initiatives simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant Cybersecurity certifications
• Experience supporting large cybersecurity programs.
• Experience within critical infrastructure, energy, or utility environments.