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Cornerstone Defense

Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst

Reston, VA · On-site

$104K - $134K/yr

You will leverage your expertise in government cybersecurity standards and regulations to monitor, analyze, and respond to potential security incidents and threats. Your role will ensure that our ...

OSI VISION LLC

Cybersecurity Analyst

Petersburg, VA

Anticipated Opportunity - Federal Government Program Important Hiring Notice: This position is ... Job Summary The Cybersecurity Analyst will serve as a technical subject matter expert supporting ...

OSI VISION LLC

Cybersecurity Analyst

Petersburg, VA

$105K - $140K/yr

Anticipated Opportunity - Federal Government Program Important Hiring Notice: This position is ... Job Summary The Cybersecurity Analyst will serve as a technical subject matter expert supporting ...

OSI VISION LLC

Cybersecurity Analyst

Petersburg, VA

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Osi Vision, LLC

Cybersecurity Analyst

Fort Lee, NJ · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

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Osi Vision, LLC

Cybersecurity Analyst

San Diego, CA · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

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OSI VISION LLC

Cybersecurity Analyst

Petersburg, VA · On-site

$105K - $140K/yr

Anticipated Opportunity - Federal Government Program Important Hiring Notice: This position is ... Job Summary The Cybersecurity Analyst will serve as a technical subject matter expert supporting ...

OSI VISION LLC

Cybersecurity Analyst

San Diego, CA

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OSI VISION LLC

Cybersecurity Analyst

San Diego, CA · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

Anticipated Opportunity - Federal Government Program Important Hiring Notice: This position is ... Job Summary The Cybersecurity Analyst will serve as a technical subject matter expert supporting ...

OSI VISION LLC

Cybersecurity Analyst

Petersburg, VA · On-site

Anticipated Opportunity - Federal Government Program Important Hiring Notice: This position is ... Job Summary The Cybersecurity Analyst will serve as a technical subject matter expert supporting ...

OSI VISION LLC

Cybersecurity Analyst

San Diego, CA · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

Anticipated Opportunity - Federal Government Program Important Hiring Notice: This position is ... Job Summary The Cybersecurity Analyst will serve as a technical subject matter expert supporting ...

OSI VISION LLC

Cybersecurity Analyst

San Diego, CA

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RMantra Solutions

$125 - $150/hr

Experience supporting Federal Government, DoD, Intelligence Community, or National Security programs. * Experience developing technical analyses, policy recommendations, or cybersecurity ...

West 4th Strategy

Cybersecurity Analyst

San Diego, CA · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

Cybersecurity Analyst We need an experienced Cybersecurity Analyst at the Defense Contract ... federal government background investigation as required by the U.S. Department of Justice.

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for federal government cyber security analyst in the United States is $99,400.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,500.00 and $115,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst

Reston, VA • On-site

Cornerstone Defense
Library and Information Services • 51 - 200 employees
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$104K - $134K/yr

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Job description

  • Location: Reston, Virginia
  • Type: Contract To Hire
  • Job #4015

Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst
Reston, VA
Active TS/SCI with poly
As a Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst, your focus will be on Government System Authority to Operate (ATO) support. You will be responsible for guiding government clients through the intricate process of obtaining and maintaining ATO certifications for their information systems. You will leverage your expertise in government cybersecurity standards and regulations to monitor, analyze, and respond to potential security incidents and threats. Your role will ensure that our government clients' systems meet the stringent security requirements necessary for ATO compliance while aligning with government-specific cybersecurity guidelines.
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation's toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don't look any further than Cornerstone Defense.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with government clients to thoroughly understand their system architectures, security requirements, and objectives for achieving and maintaining ATO status within the context of government regulations.
  • Conduct exhaustive security assessments and risk analyses that cater to government system compliance, identifying vulnerabilities and potential threats specific to government systems.
  • Monitor security systems, logs, and network traffic with a keen focus on government cybersecurity guidelines, identifying any suspicious activity, intrusions, or unauthorized access attempts.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to establish and maintain government-aligned security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, data encryption, and access controls.
  • Investigate and analyze security incidents to determine their cause, impact, and appropriate response.
  • Develop and implement incident response plans, including containment, eradication, and recovery strategies.

Required Skills:
  • 10+ years of experience as a cybersecurity analyst with a specialization in Government System ATO support, demonstrating deep knowledge of government ATO principles, methodologies, and tools.
  • Strong experience in government regulatory frameworks, compliance requirements, and security standards specific to ATO (e.g., NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ICD 503, FISMA, FedRAMP)
  • Demonstrated and repeat experience achieving and maintaining ATO for cloud services and solutions from IL5 to IL6+ on NIPR, SIPR, and JWICS.
  • Understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and infrastructure components.
  • Strong proficiency in incident response, security incident handling, and forensic analysis techniques.
  • Expertise with government specific ATO assessment tools, vulnerability scanning tools, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
  • Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • CISSP or equivalent certification to support DoD 8140 requirements
  • Active TS//SCI clearance with CI poly

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