Cyber Analyst (TS/SCI - Mid Level - 4 Day Shifts) with Security Clearance

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Cyber Operations Analyst to support mission-critical cyber defense operations at Fort Meade, MD. This role supports real-time cyber operations, threat detection, incident response, network analysis, and cyber situational awareness efforts across Department of Defense networks. The ideal candidate has experience working within a Cyber Network Defense Service Provider (CNDSP), Security Operations Center (SOC), or similar operational cyber environment supporting enterprise-scale defense operations.

Work Environment

Full-time, on-site role in Fort Meade, MD supporting 24/7 cyber operations. Multiple shift schedules are available, including weekday and weekend coverage, supporting real-time defense of Department of Defense networks and critical cyberspace operations.

Available Shifts: • TEAM 1 / DAYS / MON-THUR / 0500-1500 • TEAM 3 / MIDS / MON-THUR / 2100-0700
Start Date: • October 19th, 2026
Contract Length: • Until 2030 (10 year cycles)
Responsibilities: • Monitor, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity events in real-time. • Perform incident handling, event triage, threat detection, and network analysis activities. • Identify cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack patterns impacting DoD networks. • Support cyber situational awareness, vulnerability reporting, and operational threat assessments. • Coordinate Computer Network Defense (CND) activities with DoD organizations and mission partners. • Monitor compliance with cybersecurity directives, vulnerability management requirements, and IAVA guidance. • Develop reports, operational updates, metrics, and executive briefings for leadership. • Support INFOCON recommendations and cyber defense courses of action. • Analyze network traffic, intrusion detection events, and security logs using enterprise security monitoring tools. • Collaborate with cyber operations teams, intelligence partners, and government stakeholders to protect critical network infrastructure.

Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical discipline. • 4+ years of cybersecurity, cyber operations, network defense, SOC, or CND experience. • Experience using security monitoring and SIEM tools such as ArcSight, Splunk, JIMS, CSAAC, PCAP, or similar platforms. • Understanding of TCP/IP networking, routing, DNS, firewalls, IDS/IPS technologies, and network traffic analysis. • Familiarity with threat analysis, vulnerability management, cyber incident response, and defensive cyber operations. • Experience preparing operational reports, status updates, and briefings for leadership. • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and critical-thinking skills.

Certifications & Requirements: • Security+ CE or equivalent IAT Level II certification preferred. • ITIL Foundation certification preferred.

Clearance Requirement: • Active TS/SCI clearance required. • Ability to obtain and maintain a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.

Preferred: • Experience working within a CNDSP, SOC, NOC, or DoD cyber operations environment. • Experience supporting Intelligence Community or USCYBERCOM missions. • Understanding of DoD cyber defense methodologies and network threat lifecycles. • Strong briefing, communication, and stakeholder engagement experience.

Compensation: • Pay range: $120,000 - $140,000 (Based on years of relevant experience)
Benefits:  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, 15 days of paid time off, 11 federal holidays, and sick leave.