Cyber Security Analyst (CI Poly Clearance)

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to support a proprietary Intelligence program in Aurora, CO. The team is seeking a skilled analyst and incident responder to provide detection, identification, and reporting of a highly classified security operations center.
Clearance: Active TS/SCI CI Polygraph Clearance Location: Aurora, CO Shift: Wednesday-Saturday 2PM-12AM
This job opens for applications on 6/13/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date
Responsibilities of the Cyber Security Analyst:

• Provides detection, identification, and reporting of possible cyber-attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse activities
• Characterizes and performs analysis of network traffic and system data to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to resources
• Performs security event and incident correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise
• Performs cyber incident triage to include determining scope, urgency, and potential impact; identify the specific vulnerability and make recommendations which enable expeditious remediation
• Tracks and documents cyber incidents from initial detection through final resolution
• Analyzes and assesses damage to the data / infrastructure as a result of cyber incidents
• Performs cyber incident trend analysis and reporting

Qualifications of the Cyber Security Analyst:

• Active TS/SCI CI Polygraph required in order to be considered
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline and 5+ years of prior relevant experience
• IAT Level II (GSEC, Security+, SSCP, or CCNA-Security) certification required
• Experience with PCAP analysis using Wireshark
• Experience utilizing Splunk SIEM
• Experience working in a Cybersecurity Operations Center environment desired
• Experience with COTS technologies used in a Cybersecurity Operations Center environment desired
• Working knowledge of current COTS Cybersecurity technologies.
• Working knowledge of database and operating system security.
• Understanding of latest security principles, techniques, and protocols.

Compensation of the Cyber Security Analyst:

• Total compensation based on experience level - $90,000 - $110,000+ **based on experience level**
• Full Benefits: PTO, 11 Paid Holidays, Sick leave as required by state law, Cigna Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k with ADP
• Certification reimbursement
• Contract mobility and job stability - Contract through 2026

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