Cyber Analyst

Job Title: Cyber Analyst (Tier 1-3) Company: Zachary Piper Solutions Clearance: Top Secret Location: Washington, DC Compensation: Up to $175,000 based on experience About Us: Zachary Piper Solutions, LLC is a trusted federal contractor specializing in cybersecurity operations, engineering, and compliance. We are seeking talented Cyber Analysts (Tier 1, 2, & 3) to bolster our organization's cybersecurity posture by conducting risk assessments, enhancing incident response strategies, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Role Overview: Cyber Analysts will play a critical role in monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security threats. The position is tiered based on experience: Tier 1: 0-3 years of experience or demonstrated expertise Tier 2: 3-7 years of experience or demonstrated expertise Tier 3: 7-10 years of experience or demonstrated expertise Key Responsibilities Monitor network traffic and security events using Splunk and SCOM to identify potential threats. Perform vulnerability scans and risk assessments utilizing Tenable and Nessus . Conduct log analysis with Splunk, Panorama, and Syslog to reconstruct security incident timelines. Collaborate with cybersecurity experts to exchange knowledge, recommendations, and best practices. Strengthen incident response protocols and enhance threat detection capabilities. Identify potential attack vectors by applying network operations expertise. Recommend improvements for threat intelligence collection to enhance cybersecurity operations. Analyze large datasets to detect risks and provide actionable insights to stakeholders. Conduct feasibility assessments, requirements analysis, and develop solutions for application security. Design technical solutions independently and contribute to multidisciplinary team projects. Manage multiple priorities, ensuring deliverables are met effectively. Develop creative solutions to complex cybersecurity challenges in areas such as critical infrastructure security and industrial control system cybersecurity . Generate reports on security posture, incidents, and compliance. Maintain security vendor relationships and ensure contractual compliance. Provide cybersecurity training for domestic and international partners. Offer expertise in cybersecurity assessments and consulting for DOE/NNSA's DNN . Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with RSA and other cybersecurity tools. Compensation: Competitive Salary Range: Up to $175,000 based on your experience and skills. Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), 401k, sick leave, and holiday benefits. This role provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in federal cybersecurity operations. Join our team and contribute to securing critical systems.