Cybersecurity Analyst – Tier 2; On-Site

Cybersecurity Analyst – Tier 2 (On‑Site)

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Excluded states/districts: AK, CA, CO, CT, DC, HI, IL, LA, MA, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, ND, OR, PR, RI, VT, WA, WY.

Location(s): Capital Region Readiness Center (CRRC) 221 Butler Avenue, Martinsburg, West Virginia, 25405.

Position

Description:

The Cybersecurity Analyst – Tier 2 safeguards the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) digital assets and responds to, investigates, and mitigates potential cyber threats.

Minimum/General

Experience:

3 years of experience supporting incident response in an enterprise‑level Security Operations Center (SOC).

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information technology or related field; must have or be willing to obtain one of the following certifications: GIAC Certified Incident Handler, EC‑Council's Certified Incident Handler (E|CIH), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Incident Handling & Response Professional (IHRP), Certified Computer Security Incident Handler (CSIH), Certified Incident Handling Engineer (CIHE), EC‑Council's Certified Ethical Hacker.

Essential Skills/

Qualifications:

• Above average understanding of cybersecurity principles and incident response methodologies
• Strong experience with security technologies (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, network monitoring tools)
• Experience with enterprise ticketing systems (e.g., Service Now)
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to learn and function in multiple capacities
• Ability to be proactive in a high‑pressure environment to ensure SOC operates effectively
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work third shift (10:30 PM ET – 7:00 AM ET)

General

Physical Requirements:

• Assignment location:
  Capital Region Readiness Center, 221 Butler Avenue, Martinsburg, WV 25405
• Chairing with occasional lifting up to 10 pounds; frequent light lifting as required
• Typing, communicating, repetitive motions
• Close visual acuity to analyze data, view monitors and read
• Work inside environmental conditions with protection from outside elements

Security: Ability to obtain/maintain a Federal Civilian Public Trust.

Federal Civilian Public Trust requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident with at least 3 years in the U.S.
• Review of 10‑year period including OPM Security Investigations Index, DOD Defense Central Investigations Index, National Agency Check, FBI name check, FBI fingerprint check, credit report check, written inquiries, potential interviews, law enforcement check, court records, education check.

Tasks/Activities Include, but are Not Limited To:

• Real‑time monitoring and triage of security alerts in SIEM and EDR
• Determine false positives or alerts needing further investigation and prioritize
• Lead and participate in investigation, analysis, and resolution of incidents
• Analyze attack patterns, determine root cause, recommend remediation
• Document incident response activities, actions taken, lessons learned
• Collaborate with knowledge‑management teams to maintain playbooks
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (forensics, threat intelligence, IT, network)
• Communicate technical information and updates to management and stakeholders
• Identify and act on opportunities to tune alerts
• Monitor performance of security analytics and automation processes
• Leverage SOAR platforms to streamline and automate incident response
• Support mentoring and training of junior staff
• Stay informed about latest threats, trends, best practices
• Participate in cybersecurity exercises, drills, and simulations

Compensation & Benefits: The annual projected pay range for this position is $92,490.00 – $, considering qualifications, experience, responsibilities, and location.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage for employee and family
• Life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability paid by company
• Supplemental coverages:
  Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital
• Additional life insurance for dependents
• 401(k) plan with various options

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