Cybersecurity Analyst

M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations that desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include IT Talent Solutions, Data Delivery & Analytics, Cyber Security, Cloud Migration, Applications and Infrastructure, Software Development, and Finance & Accounting.

M9 Solutions is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to work on-site in support of a government contract for a client located in Washington, DC. An active Top Secret clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Researches and enforces technical cybersecurity compliance of government systems.
• Investigates the detailed system attributes of encryption, vulnerability management, multi-factor authentication, and centralized logging and auditing, among other disciplines.
• Provides technical summaries and input on the data.
• Works with the Security Assessment Teams (Red, Blue, Purple, as well as the DCISO/CISO) to perform detailed analysis and identify noncompliant systems and possible vulnerabilities.
• Assists in providing methods to remediate shortcomings to client personnel and other stakeholders both internal and external for affected systems.
• Conducts in-depth technical analysis, confirms compliance information, and maintains a detailed record of all actions taken, evidence, and communications.
• Assists in interpretation and implementation of Federal Government requirements for government systems and coordinates various audits and data calls.
• Analyzes logs to determine anomalous traffic and potential exfiltrated data.
• Maintains working knowledge of current vulnerabilities of systems and how they can be exploited.
• Interprets guidance and technical requirements for implementing security requirements to prevent security breaches and disseminates the guidance in a more readable format to others.
• Ensures that current Federal Government security policies are being followed and all required documentation is provided.
• Responds to incidents when required to assist in detection, isolation, remediation, and investigation of the incident.
• Participates in After Action Reviews (AARs) of incident responses.
• Understands and analyzes threat intelligence data to identify emerging threats and proactively defend against them.
• Assists with vulnerability management notifications from other government agencies and vendors to ensure that required vulnerabilities within identified government systems are remedied within the required timeline and reported accurately.
• Produces, analyzes, and interprets forensically sound images of data and other electronic storage media when required or requested.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Top Secret security clearance.
• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Detailed knowledge of federal standards and technologies used in cybersecurity compliance disciplines.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Industry-recognized certifications such as CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA CASP+, CompTIA PenTest+, CompTIA SecurityX, EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH), EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (C|IH), GIAC GPEN, or GIAC GCIH.

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Full-Time Employee Compensation

• M9 Solutions’ pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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Salary Range

$60,000—$180,000 USD

M9 Solutions, LLC (M9) is a Federal subcontractor and complies with all applicable federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). M9 also adheres to the affirmative action requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), ensuring equal opportunity for protected veterans. If you wish to voluntarily share that you are an individual with a disability, you are welcome to do so at any point in the application or employment process; M9 does not require this information, and it will not affect your candidacy. If you need accommodation during the application process or encounter difficulties using our website, please contact our Human Resources Department at hr@m9solutions.com or 703-936-0880.

M9 Solutions is a proud participant in the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program and supports the Military Medics and Corpsmen (MMAC) initiative, demonstrating our commitment to hiring and supporting veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, and dependents. 

With 15+ years of proven delivery and growth, M9 Solutions is a unique small business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project management services, solution architects, business analysts, program managers, technical architects, and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012. M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun, rewarding, and something everyone can be excited about. We offer a competitive compensation package and value diverse perspectives in driving the vision of the company.