Security Analyst

Alexandria, VA, 22301

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Type: Direct Placement

Reference ID: 29828555

Date Posted: 01/14/2026



Apply now: Security Analyst II, location is Hybrid (2 days onsite in Alexandria, VA). The start date is ASAP.

Job Title: Security Analyst II
Location-Type: Hybrid (Tues & Thurs onsite in Alexandria, VA)
Start Date Is: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Compensation Range: $150K-$165K

Job Description:
Support and enhance security operations, ticketing processes, and incident response across various cybersecurity tools, ensuring efficient security event monitoring, troubleshooting, and process automation.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

  • Work with IDS, IPS, SIEM, and other security tools to generate and action tickets.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve security incidents, escalating as needed.
  • Ensure log sources and search sources are correctly consolidated for streamlined response.
  • Document security processes and work toward automating operations.
  • Generate reports on security operations, incident trends, and system performance.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with cybersecurity engineers and other IT teams.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation (every six weeks) for cybersecurity incidents.

Requirements:

  • Must-Haves:

    • 5 years in cybersecurity and 4 years as a Security Analyst.
    • Tenure in full-time roles (ideally 3-5 years per position).
    • Hands-on experience with ITSM (ticketing systems), SIEM, IDS/IPS, next-gen firewalls, DLP, email security, and web application firewalls.
    • Strong documentation experience with the ability to create and operationalize security processes.
    • Experience investigating, blocking, and remediating malicious traffic and alerts.
    • Ability to interpret logs and analyze security events using tools like Wireshark, Fortinet Analyzer, DeepSeas, and Microsoft Defender.
    • Familiarity with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python for security automation.
    • Strong interpersonal skills: proactive, team player, independent, and flexible.
  • Nice-to-Haves:

    • Experience in startups or Managed Security Providers (MSPs).
    • Knowledge of DFIR, IAM, PAM, NGFW, EDR, CASB, SOAR, MSSPs, and MITRE Telecommunication&CK framework.
    • Background in systems engineering or administration.
    • Relevant cybersecurity certifications (GCIH, GCIA, GMON, GCED, CISSP, CEH, Fortinet, CompTIA, or similar).
    • Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, IT, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

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