Cyber Analytics Team Lead

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a team of cyber analysts responsible for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
• Develop and implement enterprise security monitoring strategies and analytical methodologies that strengthen the organization's cybersecurity posture.
• Lead threat intelligence analysis, vulnerability assessments, and cyber risk evaluations across enterprise environments.
• Develop actionable, risk-based mitigation recommendations that enable informed decision-making and improve defensive capabilities.
• Cook up with Government stakeholders, SOC personnel, and technical teams to support proactive cyber defense operations.
• Mentor and develop cyber analysts, fostering technical growth and analytical excellence.
• Analyze threat intelligence, security events, and vulnerability data to identify trends, emerging threats, and opportunities for risk reduction.
• Support continuous improvement of analytical processes, reporting methodologies, and cyber assessment capabilities.
• Ensure analytical activities align with DoD cybersecurity policies, Risk Management Framework (RMF) guidance, and industry best practices.
• Prepare and present analytical findings, cybersecurity assessments, and recommendations to Government leadership and program stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 10 years of progressively responsible experience in cybersecurity operations, cyber analysis, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, or cyber defense.
• Demonstrated experience leading cyber analysis, threat intelligence, vulnerability assessment, or cyber defense teams.
• Experience identifying, assessing, and prioritizing cybersecurity risks within large enterprise environments.
• Experience developing risk-based mitigation recommendations for technical and executive stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of enterprise security monitoring, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, SIEM technologies, and cyber defense operations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical findings to Government leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Active Secret Security Clearance with the ability to maintain the required clearance.
• Ability to satisfy applicable DoD 8140 certification requirements for the assigned work role.
• Experience aligned with DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) Work Role 443 – Network Analyst (Advanced).
• Ability to support onsite operations at the Government's Mark Center (Alexandria, VA) or DoD Center–Monterey Bay (Seaside, CA) in accordance with contract requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC), Defense Human Resources Activity (DHRA), or other Department of Defense organizations.
• Experience conducting enterprise threat intelligence analysis and cyber risk assessments in Federal or DoD environments.
• Experience operating within hybrid enterprise environments spanning on-premises infrastructure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, threat hunting methodologies, and advanced threat analysis techniques.
• Experience with vulnerability management platforms, security analytics, and cyber reporting tools.
• Working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), eMASS, continuous monitoring, and enterprise cybersecurity compliance.
• Professional cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, GSEC, CySA+, CASP+, GCIH, GCIA, or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated experience briefing technical teams, program leadership, executive management, and Government customers.
• Demonstrated success leading technical teams, improving analytical processes, and driving enterprise cybersecurity initiatives.