Cyber Monitoring Analyst

About the role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated Cyber Monitoring Analyst to join the Cyber Security Incident Response Team supporting the AF DCGS program onsite at Langley AFB, VA. The analyst will work in a high‑tempo operational environment, providing proactive monitoring, alert triage, and escalation for Windows, Linux, and Cloud environments. The position requires independent work during shift rotations and participation in a 24/7 monitoring schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor security alerts and system logs across the OA DCGS weapon system to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Utilize ELK/Elastic Stack for real‑time log analysis, threat detection, dashboard maintenance, and incident reporting.
• Escalate and document security events via ticketing systems, communicating with internal cyber analyst tiers (T1–T3) and external stakeholders.
• Follow and maintain cybersecurity SOPs and incident response playbooks.
• Maintain detailed documentation of monitoring activities, incident timelines, and case notes for post‑incident reviews and compliance.
• Review SIEM alerts and security dashboards to identify indicators of compromise (IOCs) and support early escalation through behavioral analysis and correlation.
• Monitor threat intelligence feeds and security news for emerging threats, including zero‑day vulnerabilities and CVEs, and relay findings to senior analysts.
• Collaborate with incident response, threat hunting, and vulnerability management teams for seamless handoff and resolution of detected threats.
• Operate independently during assigned shifts, responding to alerts with urgency to minimize impact.
• Support penetration testing evaluations by responding to simulated threats, helping measure MTTD and MTTR KPIs.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience) with at least 5 years of cyber operations or monitoring experience.
• DOD 8140 (8570) IAT Level II (Security+ or equivalent).
• Deep understanding of the Incident Response lifecycle, especially detection and escalation phases.
• Proficiency with Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) for log analysis.
• Familiarity with cyber security tools and monitoring procedures.
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a shift‑based 24/7 environment, including weekends and holidays.

Desired Experience

• Experience supporting AF DCGS systems or similar military ISR platforms.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS or other cloud security platforms.

Schedule

Shift: 0500‑1500 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday). Up to 10% local travel. Position operates in a 24/7 monitoring environment with weekend and holiday coverage.

Pay

Proposed Salary Range: $75,200 – $158,100. Salary may vary based on geographic location, contract labor categories, experience, skills, education, and certifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Wellness programs.
• Financial benefits.
• Retirement plans.
• Family support resources.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Flexible time‑off benefit.