Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a
Cyber Operations Analyst to support mission-critical cyber defense operations at Fort Meade, MD. This role supports real-time cyber operations, threat detection, incident response, network analysis, and cyber situational awareness efforts across Department of Defense networks. The ideal candidate has experience working within a Cyber Network Defense Service Provider (CNDSP), Security Operations Center (SOC), or similar operational cyber environment supporting enterprise-scale defense operations.
Work Environment: Full-time, on-site role in Fort Meade, MD supporting 24/7 cyber operations. Multiple shift schedules are available, including weekday and weekend coverage, supporting real-time defense of Department of Defense networks and critical cyberspace operations.
Available Shifts:- TEAM 3 / MIDS / MON-THUR / 2100-0700
Start Date:Contract Length:- Until 2030 (10 year cycles)
Responsibilities:- Monitor, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity events in real-time.
- Perform incident handling, event triage, threat detection, and network analysis activities.
- Identify cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack patterns impacting DoD networks.
- Support cyber situational awareness, vulnerability reporting, and operational threat assessments.
- Coordinate Computer Network Defense (CND) activities with DoD organizations and mission partners.
- Monitor compliance with cybersecurity directives, vulnerability management requirements, and IAVA guidance.
- Develop reports, operational updates, metrics, and executive briefings for leadership.
- Support INFOCON recommendations and cyber defense courses of action.
- Analyze network traffic, intrusion detection events, and security logs using enterprise security monitoring tools.
- Collaborate with cyber operations teams, intelligence partners, and government stakeholders to protect critical network infrastructure.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical discipline.
- 4+ years of cybersecurity, cyber operations, network defense, SOC, or CND experience.
- Experience using security monitoring and SIEM tools such as ArcSight, Splunk, JIMS, CSAAC, PCAP , or similar platforms.
- Understanding of TCP/IP networking, routing, DNS, firewalls, IDS/IPS technologies, and network traffic analysis.
- Familiarity with threat analysis, vulnerability management, cyber incident response, and defensive cyber operations.
- Experience preparing operational reports, status updates, and briefings for leadership.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and critical-thinking skills.
Certifications & Requirements:- Security+ CE or equivalent IAT Level II certification preferred.
- ITIL Foundation certification preferred.
Clearance Requirement:- Active TS/SCI clearance required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph .
Preferred:- Experience working within a CNDSP, SOC, NOC, or DoD cyber operations environment .
- Experience supporting Intelligence Community or USCYBERCOM missions.
- Understanding of DoD cyber defense methodologies and network threat lifecycles.
- Strong briefing, communication, and stakeholder engagement experience.
Compensation:- Pay range: $120,000 - $140,000 (Based on years of relevant experience)
Benefits: - Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, 15 days of paid time off, 11 federal holidays, and sick leave.
Application Period: Opens on 09/24/2026 and will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. #LI-NJ1
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