Lead Cyber Threat Analyst

Overview

DirectViz Solutions, (DVS) is a rapidly growing government contractor that provides strategic services that meet mission IT needs for government customers. DVS offers competitive compensation, comprehensive medical plans, 401k match, PTO accrual, professional development reimbursement, corporate-funded technology certifications, and employee recognition programs. At DVS, we recognize that our employees are our number one resource. If you are a problem-solving people-person, apply today!

Location

Washington, DC

Position

Lead Cyber Threat Analyst

Location : Washington, DC

Position Summary

The Lead Cyber Threat Analyst serves as the technical and operational lead for enterprise cybersecurity operations, overseeing approximately 63 systems and ensuring compliance with all federal security standards. This role drives the organization\'s threat detection, analysis, and response strategy, leads the Computer Security Incident Response Center (CSIRC), and manages enterprise security monitoring tools within the Enterprise Security Operations Center (ESOC).

The position requires deep expertise in cybersecurity frameworks, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management, combined with strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills to guide analysts, coordinate incident response, and safeguard sensitive financial and operational systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide cybersecurity operations across ~63 systems, ensuring continuous protection and compliance with federal security standards.
• Oversee daily security monitoring, analysis, and response activities within the ESOC.
• Direct 24 / 7 CSIRC operations, including incident triage, containment, and recovery.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), and RMF artifacts.
• Conduct annual Security Control Assessments (SCAs) and evaluate new systems and applications.
• Identify, track, and remediate vulnerabilities and risks across enterprise environments.
• Develop and maintain a real-time Cyber Threat Dashboard for senior leadership reporting and situational awareness.
• Lead the Vulnerability Management Program, including prioritization, patching, and remediation oversight.
• Monitor and analyze network traffic for potential intrusions, unauthorized activity, and anomalous behavior.
• Manage security tools, threat intelligence feeds, and automation solutions supporting the ESOC mission.
• Provide training, mentoring, and technical guidance to cybersecurity analysts and SOC staff.
• Oversee incident handling involving Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and ensure proper documentation and escalation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and government stakeholders to align operations with NIST, FISMA, and organizational security policies.
• Support the protection and compliance of financial systems under the OCFO through proactive risk management.
• Maintain system and application security posture, ensuring ongoing compliance and operational integrity.

Qualifications

Physical and Mental Qualifications

Equal Opportunity

DirectViz Solutions, LLC (DVS) is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, gender identity, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

DVS has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, threats, coercion, discrimination, and intimidation. Employees may file a complaint or exercise any right protected by Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, or the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998.

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