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Cybersecurity Analyst Intermediate
Cybersecurity Analyst IntermediateVG Systems • Fort Meade, MD, US
Cybersecurity Analyst Intermediate

Cybersecurity Analyst Intermediate

VG Systems • Fort Meade, MD, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000

VG Systems, LLC, a HUBZone small business based in Quantico, VA, is seeking aCybersecurity Analyst (Intermediate) to support our federal IT and cybersecurity operations at Fort Meade, MD. This full-time role is ideal for a motivated professional with hands-on experience in monitoring, threat detection, vulnerability management, 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.
  • Conduct vulnerability scanning, analyze results, validate patches, and coordinate remediation with system owners.
  • Develop, update, and maintain cybersecurity baseline documentation (e.g., CONOPS, Incident Response Plans, SOPs, PPPs).
  • Assess applicability of IAVMs, STIGs, and SRGs; track remediation efforts and document compliance.
  • Support development and maintenance of RMF accreditation packages, including evidence collection, compliance validation, and POA&M development.
  • Apply RMF controls and assist with Authority to Operate (ATO) documentation.
  • Provide inputs for monthly / quarterly security status reports and IA briefings.
  • Document incident response actions and create after-action reports for leadership review.
  • Assist senior engineers and analysts with risk assessments and corrective action planning.
  • Participate in cybersecurity inspections (CCRI, SAV) by preparing documentation and supporting on-site assessments.
  • Support red / blue team exercises and improve SOC playbooks for faster containment and recovery.
  • Ensure cybersecurity requirements are fully integrated into system lifecycle processes.
  • Assist with configuration reviews, log management, and system baseline checks across hybrid cloud environments.
  • Enforce Zero Trust-aligned data governance and access models.
  • 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

Required :

  • Active Secret clearance.
  • 35 years of relevant IA / cybersecurity experience.
  • Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree).
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, GSEC, or equivalent).
  • Experience with DISA IA processes, eMASS, ACAS, and STIG / SRG compliance.
  • Strong knowledge of DoD RMF, NIST 800-53, DISA STIGs, and Zero Trust architectures.

    • Desired :

  • Familiarity with FISMA reporting and NIST RMF processes.
  • Experience supporting DISA CCRI / SAV inspections.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills for Government reporting.
  • 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.

    • Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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