The Squires Group is seeking an experienced Cyber Investigation Analyst to support a critical federal program focused on advancing cybersecurity and technology security initiatives. This role offers an opportunity to contribute expertise in cyber threat analysis and security operations, helping to safeguard sensitive information, systems, and personnel. The selected candidate will play a key role in strengthening cyber defenses and ensuring secure business processes within a dynamic government environment.

Work will be performed ONSITE in Arlington, VA.  Per our client contract, candidates must be U.S. Citizen, possessing a Top Secret clearance with eligibility to obtain a final TS/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits to identify counterintelligence risks, insider threats, and criminal activities within the network under relevant security jurisdiction.
• Develop strategies to evaluate inappropriate use of government networks, including researching and recommending tools for monitoring user activity and assessing behavior.
• Provide investigative support to security and law enforcement personnel.
• Perform detailed log analysis to detect trends, patterns, and potential suspicious activity.
• Collaborate and coordinate with U.S. government agencies, the Intelligence Community, and law enforcement entities on insider threat auditing efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience required. An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted for a degree.
• MUST possess at least ONE of the following certifications:
• CAP, CASP+ CE, CCISO, CCNA-Security, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), CISSP (or Associate), CND, CSSLP, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, GSLC, Security+ CE, SSCP, PPDA, Agile IC, SNOW App Dev.
• Experience performing threat analysis.
• Experience with User Activity Monitoring (UAM) tool
• Experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC), exposure to analyzing network traffic
• Experience with law enforcement or security investigative personnel
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an Active Top Secret clearance, and the ability to obtain a final Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Experience with digital evidence acquisition, user activity monitoring and technical analysis is a plus

Compensation and Benefits:

• The compensation for this role is up to $110,000, based on experience and qualifications.
• Benefits include PTO, Health, Dental, and Vision insurances, 401K with company match, EAP, and more!

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