AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.
ResponsibilitiesAn Average Day: As the Cybersecurity Analyst I you will enhance the organization’s cybersecurity posture by performing comprehensive risk assessment and improving incidents response protocols. In this role you will apply cybersecurity security practices, ensure compliance assurance with federal standards, vulnerability resolution and proactively manage risks within complex domestic and international infrastructures. Additionally, in this position you will:
- Review and analyze ACAS vulnerability scan results to identify security risks and compliance gaps.
- Collaborate with System Administrators, network engineers, and application owners to determine appropriate vulnerability remediation actions.
- Track remediation progress and validate closure of identified vulnerabilities.
- Assist with prioritization of vulnerabilities based on risk, exploitability, mission impact, and compliance requirements.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance Splunk dashboards, alerts, and reports to improve visibility into security events and operational metrics.
- Conduct analysis of Splunk data to identify anomalous behavior, indicators of compromise, and potential security incidents.
- Support continuous monitoring and vulnerability management programs.
- Document findings, remediation recommendations, and security procedures.
- Generate reports and metrics for leadership, compliance audits, and cybersecurity assessments.
- Assist in incident response investigations and provide analytical support during security events.
- Conduct vulnerabilities scans and risk assessments with ACAS.
- Analyze log with Splunk, Syslog to reconstruct security incidents timelines.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity experts to share knowledge and fulfill team deliverables.
- Support and enhance incidents response strategies and threat detection capabilities.
- Apply network operations knowledge to predict potential attack vectors.
- Conduct requirements analysis, feasibility assessments, and develop changes proposal for classified system.
- Manage multiple tasks and priorities to ensure deadlines are met.
- Prepare documentation, including testing plans, implementation guides, and research records.
- Develop and deliver cybersecurity training to domestic and international partners.
- As a requirement of this position, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen. In accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(2)(C).
- Must have an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret with SCI eligibility or have an active Top Secret with SCI eligibility.
- Will be subject to a federal background investigation.
- Minimum of 1 years as a cybersecurity analyst or information security analyst.
- Must hold at least one of the following: CompTIA Security +CE, CompTIA CASP/SecurityX, CISSP, or equivalent advanced security certifications
- Familiar with security tools and technologies, including SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk), vulnerability scanners (e.g., Nessus(ACAS), Qualys), endpoint protection (e.g. ESS Trellix, Defender), and cloud security in AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments.
- In-depth understanding of continuous monitoring requirements; familiar with STIG compliance and vulnerability management.
Skills Required
- U.S. citizenship
- Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret with SCI eligibility, or active Top Secret with SCI eligibility
- Successful federal background investigation
- At least 1 year of experience as a cybersecurity analyst or information security analyst
- At least one of CompTIA Security+ CE, CompTIA CASP/SecurityX, CISSP, or an equivalent advanced security certification
- Familiarity with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, vulnerability scanners such as Nessus/ACAS and Qualys, endpoint protection tools such as Trellix and Defender, and cloud security in AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments
- Understanding of continuous monitoring requirements, STIG compliance, and vulnerability management
What We Do
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned government services contractor that delivers professional, technical, information technology, engineering, analysis, testing, evaluation, and training solutions for complex national-priority programs. Based in McLean, Virginia, the company supports federal customers—particularly defense and other Department of Defense missions—with mission-essential and information engineering, digital engineering, systems integration, cybersecurity, cloud, data, and lifecycle IT services across critical public-sector environments.
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