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Senior Security Solution Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$57.50 - $74/hr

We're building new relationships, transforming legacy operations, and helping our customers modernize with confidence. Microsoft is seeking a Senior Security Solution Engineer to help leading defense ...

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What is the difference between Internship Microsoft Security Operations Analyst vs Security Analyst?

AspectInternship Microsoft Security Operations AnalystSecurity Analyst
CredentialsBasic knowledge of cybersecurity, certifications like CompTIA Security+ beneficialMore advanced certifications often required, such as CISSP or GIAC
Work EnvironmentInternship setting, learning-focused, often in large tech companiesFull-time or part-time roles in various organizations, more responsibility
Employer & IndustryPrimarily in tech companies, especially Microsoft or similar firmsAcross industries including finance, healthcare, and tech

The Internship Microsoft Security Operations Analyst is an entry-level, learning-focused role designed for students or recent graduates. In contrast, a Security Analyst is a more experienced professional responsible for ongoing security monitoring and incident response. The internship provides foundational skills, while the Security Analyst role involves applying those skills in real-world scenarios.

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Security Specialist - Security Ops Analyst

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Arlington, VA • On-site

$115K - $170K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Engineering & Analysis, Test & Evaluation, and Training.


As The Security Specialist Security Operations Analyst, you will:

  • Apply structured analysis, business modeling, and process evaluation to improve security operations and leadership decision-making.
  • Examine workflows, workloads, performance data, trends, dependencies, and recurring issues across multiple security areas.
  • Develop analytical products that strengthen situational awareness, identify opportunities for improvement, and support planning, prioritization, and resource decisions.
  • By combining security-domain knowledge with quantitative and qualitative analysis, the Security Specialist Security Operations Analyst helps leaders understand operational conditions and evaluate potential courses of action.
  • Maintain defensible methods, communicates findings clearly, and tracks whether recommended changes produce the intended operational results.
Essential Responsibilities:
  • Analyze security workflows, workload data, performance indicators, trends, and recurring operational issues.
  • Develop business models, simulations, scenarios, and other structured analyses to support security planning and decisions.
  • Evaluate process effectiveness and identify bottlenecks, control gaps, resource constraints, and improvement opportunities.
  • Prepare analytical reports, visual summaries, briefings, decision papers, and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
  • Maintain data sets, assumptions, methodologies, and supporting documentation used in recurring security analysis.
  • Coordinate with security specialists and operational teams to validate data, interpret findings, and assess practical effects.
  • Monitor implementation outcomes and measure whether approved process changes improve performance or reduce risk.
  • Provide timely analytical support for emerging requirements, leadership data calls, and operational planning activities

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  • Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant discipline and 10 years of directly relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline plus 14 years of directly related work experience.
  • Specialized experience with business modeling and simulation
  • Specialized experience with flag-officer level briefings and senior-level interface
  • Three years’ general security experience
  • Experience must include support to Special Access Program and Sensitive Compartmented Information environments
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively across Government, contractor, and external stakeholders; prepare briefings, reports, standard operating procedures, and official correspondence; and lead a team in fast paced classified environments.
  • CLEARANCE: Active Secret clearance with SCI eligibility; must be able to meet any applicable Special Access Program eligibility requirements identified by the Government.

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $132,500.00/Yr. - USD $221,300.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.
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