OverviewDecisionPoint Corporation is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst - Intermediate to support both cybersecurity governance and operational defense. This position functions as an RMF/A&A and TRM specialist, while also delivering frontline SOC support through Microsoft Sentinel dashboard monitoring and custom alerting. The Cyber Security Analyst - Intermediate contributes to GPO's cybersecurity posture by educating internal teams on Microsoft Azure and M365 security services, and by generating critical RMF documentation and alerting logic to improve incident detection and response.
Location: Remote - candidates located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area (DMV) are highly preferred.
Clearance Requirement: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Note: By applying to this position, you acknowledge and consent to having your resume included in an active competitive government contract bid.
*Please Note: This requisition is contingent upon contract award.*
Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe Cyber Security Analyst - Intermediate will:
- Assist in authoring and maintaining RMF artifacts such as System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and POA&Ms.
- Support Technical Reference Model (TRM) documentation updates and alignment with evolving enterprise security tools and frameworks.
- Track and document control implementations for FISMA and NIST SP 800-53 compliance using tools such as Xacta or SharePoint. Assist in troubleshooting availability or access issues across cybersecurity infrastructure in emergency scenarios.
- Monitor Microsoft Sentinel dashboards for real-time alerts, anomalies, and incidents.
- Develop and tune custom KQL-based detection rules and alerting logic.
- Triage security events and escalate critical issues to senior SOC analysts as appropriate.
- Develop and deliver internal training materials and knowledge-sharing sessions focused on Microsoft Azure and M365 security features (e.g., Conditional Access, Defender for Office 365, Identity Protection).
- Provide one-on-one or group support to GPO IT staff on best practices for secure configuration and monitoring within Microsoft cloud environments.
Qualifications- Minimum Experience: 4 years of experience in cybersecurity analysis, SOC operations, or RMF compliance roles.
- Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, other related disciplines (or equivalent experience)
- Technical Knowledge: Proficiency with Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Security Center, and Microsoft 365 security tools. Solid understanding of NIST RMF, FISMA requirements, and technical security documentation.
- Federal experience (preferred)
- Certifications (preferred): CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200)
