Watch Floor Analyst (Full Performance, Senior)

Byte Systems, a subsidiary of VTG, is seeking a Full Performance/Senior Watch Floor Analyst to provide critical 24×7×365 coverage protecting mission‑essential infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the detection and continuous monitoring of potential security incidents across diverse network environments.
• Perform deep‑dive analysis and investigation into complex security alerts to determine root causes and impact.
• Execute rapid incident response and mitigation strategies to contain threats and restore normal operations.
• Integrate threat intelligence and vulnerability management data to proactively identify and defend against emerging risks.
• Maintain comprehensive reporting and documentation for all security events to ensure compliance and historical accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to refine incident response playbooks and enhance overall defensive posture.

Requirements

• High School diploma.
• 3+ years of experience in a cyber security‑related role.
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT‑II certification within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, incident detection, and response methodologies.
• Experience working with various operating systems, network protocols, and enterprise security technologies.
• Knowledge of threat intelligence application and security incident response best practices.
• Proficiency in conducting log analysis and correlating data from multiple security platforms.
• Ability to translate technical findings into actionable executive summaries.

Schedule

This is a fixed 4‑day work week of 10‑hour shifts. Available schedules are Sunday through Wednesday or Wednesday through Saturday. Openings exist for 1st shift (6 am – 4 pm), 2nd shift (12 pm – 10 pm) and 3rd shift (9 pm – 7 am), with shift differentials applied to the 2nd and 3rd shifts. All new team members must complete initial training on the day shift for six weeks.

Pay

VTG’s estimated starting pay range is $150,000 – $175,000 annually. Final offers consider work experience, education, skill level, market considerations, and any contractual requirements, which may cause an offer to fall outside this range.