Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary:
VG Systems, LLC, a HUBZone small business based in Quantico, VA, is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst (Intermediate) to support our federal IT and cybersecurity operations. This full-time role is ideal for a motivated professional with hands-on experience in monitoring, threat detection, and cybersecurity compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security events using SIEM platforms such as Splunk, ELK, and Microsoft Sentinel to detect intrusions, anomalies, and malware activity
- Conduct forensic investigations on suspicious network activity and support incident triage and resolution
- Perform vulnerability scanning, patch validation, and compliance checks aligned with RMF and DISA STIGs
- Document incident response actions and create after-action reports for leadership review
- Support red/blue team exercises and improve SOC playbooks for faster containment and recovery
- Apply RMF controls and assist with Authority to Operate (ATO) documentation
- Enforce Zero Trust-aligned data governance and access models
- Assist with configuration reviews, log management, and system baseline checks across hybrid cloud environments
- Integrate AI-enabled analytics into SOC workflows for faster detection and automated threat forecasting
- Develop Python and PowerShell scripts to automate security log parsing, vulnerability reporting, and alert notifications
- Maintain all position-based Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and update them as needed or requested
Qualifications
- Active Secret clearance required
- 35 years of relevant cybersecurity experience
- Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+, CySA+, GSEC, or equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of DoD RMF, NIST 800-53, DISA STIGs, and Zero Trust architectures
- Hands-on experience with security tools including Splunk, ArcSight, ELK, Microsoft Sentinel, Wireshark, Snort, and Nessus
- Proficiency in automation and scripting using Python, PowerShell, or Microsoft Power Automate
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure Government, Microsoft 365, and AWS GovCloud
- Detail-oriented, dependable, and able to work independently
- Full-time role with standard workweek hours and flexibility for project needs
VG Systems, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing consideration for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification.
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