Hiring: Senior Defensive Cyber Analyst - 174359 Company: Zachary Piper Solutions Location: Fort Meade, MD Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 02:20:54 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Agile, Azure, GCP, IaaS, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PaaS, SAFe, SIEM, SOC, Scrum, Splunk About the job Experience: •8 years of experience supporting cybersecurity, network operations, cyber defense, or related technical environments. Required Skills: •Provide holistic enterprise defensive strategies for cybersecurity capabilities implemented within the DoDIN infrastructure, including cloud environments, network boundaries, cross-domain solutions, and endpoint technologies. •Analyze architectures, technologies, policies, information, and analytical data to determine effective prevention, detection, and mitigation strategies for anomalous activity, vulnerabilities, and operational inefficiencies. •Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings and cybersecurity assessments for senior leadership, including General Officers and Flag Officers. •Perform cyber situational awareness activities and provide recommendations to enhance enterprise visibility and defensive capabilities. •Provide enterprise-wide cybersecurity analysis, threat assessments, countermeasures, and defensive strategies across complex, multi-tiered environments. •Lead complex security incident responses, from post-breach analysis to threat actor identification, leveraging netflow, PCAP analysis, and security event logs to identify and mitigate lateral movement and escalation activity. •Demonstrate proficiency in writing and understanding detection rules and utilizing SIEM technologies, including Splunk, for detailed incident analysis and resolution. •Engage in proactive threat hunting efforts utilizing network traffic analysis, log correlation, netflows, endpoint telemetry, and packet captures. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Technology Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related technical field. •Minimum of 8 years of experience supporting cybersecurity, network operations, cyber defense, or related technical environments. •Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, including Security+ CE or equivalent. •Microsoft Certifications •In-depth knowledge of LAN, CAN, WAN, cloud computing, data center technologies, servers, and enterprise communication systems. Compensation: •$150,000 - $180,000 / year •Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, and Sick Leave as required by law Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!