Senior Cybersecurity Analyst - (Cyber Defense Operations)

Role overview This is a senior-level position focused on cyber defense operations within an IT consulting context. The role is structured as a long-term contract and sits inside an engineering and development job family supporting information technology and services work. It is intended for an experienced practitioner who can operate independently across varied client or project environments.

Responsibilities - Lead day-to-day cyber defense operations, including monitoring, detection, and incident handling activities. - Investigate security events, assess threats, and coordinate appropriate response actions. - Contribute to the design and refinement of defensive controls, playbooks, and operational procedures. - Advise engineering and development colleagues on security considerations across IT consulting engagements. - Document findings, share lessons learned, and support knowledge transfer within the team.

Requirements - Senior-level experience working in cybersecurity analysis or cyber defense operations. - Demonstrated capability in incident response, threat detection, and security monitoring workflows. - Comfort working within an IT consulting delivery model and on long-term contracts. - Ability to collaborate with engineering and development teams on security-relevant decisions. - Broad understanding of information technology and services environments and the risks they face.