Senior Cyber Security Analyst at ECS Tech Inc

United States

$130k - $160k

<p><span><span>At </span><span>Everforth</span><span> ECS Federal, we believe technology should serve those who have served us. Partnering with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, we safeguard critical systems and sensitive data that directly </span><span>impact</span><span> the lives of millions of veterans and their families.</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p> <p><span><span>As a </span><span>Senior </span><span>Cyber Security Analyst, </span><span>you</span><span> will bring </span><span>your</span><span> </span><span>expertise</span><span> in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) </span><span>to design strategies</span><span>, </span><span>assessments</span><span> and tests </span><span>to</span><span> ensure sensitive veteran data </span><span>remains</span><span> secure, compliant, and resilient against evolving cyber threats.</span></span><span> </span></p> <p><strong><span><span>Key Responsibilities:</span></span></strong><span> </span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Lead Incident Response Efforts</span></span><span><span> – Coordinate and execute containment, eradication, and recovery activities during security incidents, ensuring minimal operational disruption.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Security Architecture Reviews</span></span><span><span> – Evaluate and enhance system designs, network configurations, and application deployments to align with Zero Trust principles and DLP best practices.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Automation &amp; Scripting for Security Operations</span></span><span><span> – Develop and </span><span>maintain</span><span> automated workflows to streamline log analysis, alert triage, and compliance reporting.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Continuous Monitoring &amp; Improvement</span></span><span><span> – Implement advanced monitoring techniques to detect insider threats, anomalous behaviors, and policy violations in real time.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Audit &amp; Compliance Readiness</span></span><span><span> – Prepare systems and documentation for internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to NIST, FedRAMP, and VA-specific frameworks.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Cross-Functional Collaboration</span></span><span><span> – Partner with DevOps, cloud engineering, and network teams to embed security controls early in the system development lifecycle.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Policy &amp; Standards Development</span></span><span><span> – Contribute to the creation and refinement of enterprise security policies, technical standards, and operational procedures.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <p><em>Salary Range: $130,000 - $160,000</em></p> <p><a href="https://ecstech.com/careers/benefits" target="_blank"><em>General Description of Benefits</em></a> </p> <p><span><span> </span></span></p> <p> </p><div>Qualifications</div><ul> <li><strong><em><span><span>Must be a U.S. citizen eligible to obtain and </span><span>maintain</span><span> a Tier 5 (critical sensitive national security) background investigation.</span></span></em></strong><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>5</span><span>+ years in cybersecurity operations, ideally within a federal or VA environment.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>5</span><span>+ years of hands-on experience with DLP tools (e.g., Symantec, Forcepoint, or M</span></span><span><span>icrosoft Purview) and ZTA frameworks.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>5</span><span>+ years working with languages like Python, C++, JavaScript, and PowerShell to automate tasks, analyz</span><span>e</span><span> malware and develop security tools and practices</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Monitor and analyze security events across VA systems, </span><span>identifying</span><span> </span><span>anomalies</span><span> </span><span>and potential breaches in real time.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Implement and fine-tune </span><span>DLP policies</span><span> to prevent unauthorized data movement or exposure.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Support </span><span>ZTA initiatives</span><span>, ensuring access controls and segmentation are enforced across cloud and on-prem environments.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Conduct vulnerability assessments and recommend remediation strategies.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Collaborate with VA stakeholders to ensure compliance with </span><span>FedRAMP</span><span> and VA-specific security requirements.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>D</span><span>evelop and enforce security </span><span>policies</span><span> </span><span>and</span><span> ensure compliance with regulatory standards</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>P</span><span>erform cyber defense trend analysis and </span><span>reporting and</span><span> recommend computing environment vulnerability corrections</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Document incidents, investigations, and security improvements for audit readiness.</span></span><span> </span></li> <li> <ul> <li><span><span>5</span><span>+ years of experience with </span><span>a</span><span> </span><span>Bachelor’s</span><span> degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Information Technology.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>One or more related certifications preferred, such as but</span><span> not</span><span> limited to: CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, CISM.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> </li> </ul>