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Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
Polygraph
IT - Security
Fort Meade, MD (On-Site/Office)
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Endpoint Security Analyst to support a critical 24x7 operations center for DoD Information Network at Ft. Meade, MD. The team is seeking a skilled analyst and incident responder to provide detection, identification, response and reporting of a high visibility network.
Clearance: Active TS/SCI
Location: Ft. Meade, MD (100% onsite)
Shift: Monday-Friday standard operating hours
This job opens for applications on 8/22/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date
Responsibilities of the Endpoint Analyst:
Qualifications of the Endpoint Analyst:
Network and application protocols Cyber vulnerabilities and exploitation methods Adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
Compensation of the Endpoint Analyst:
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Clearance: Active TS/SCI
Location: Ft. Meade, MD (100% onsite)
Shift: Monday-Friday standard operating hours
This job opens for applications on 8/22/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date
Responsibilities of the Endpoint Analyst:
- Conduct analysis of architectures, technologies, Department of Defense (DoD) policies, and critical information assets.
- Design and implement cybersecurity and risk assessment methodologies to support the prevention, detection, and mitigation of anomalous activities, vulnerabilities, and inefficiencies.
- Prepare and deliver briefings tailored for senior leadership, including general and flag officers.
- Evaluate enterprise cybersecurity defense strategies to enhance operational effectiveness, security posture, and command and control capabilities.
- Assess network infrastructure and recommend strategies to minimize or manage potential adverse impacts.
- Establish standards, metrics, and performance indicators to support assessments, drive process improvements, and enhance operational efficiency across the DoD Information Network (DoDIN).
- Demonstrate expert-level knowledge across various cybersecurity domains, including but not limited to:
- Boundary Security: Identify and maintain awareness of the DoDIN boundary, including Internet Access Points (IAPs), peering locations, and other major ingress/egress points. Document boundary architectures and assess deployed defensive capabilities and sensor data availability.
- Endpoint Security: Conduct analysis and provide enterprise-level strategies for endpoint compliance and integration with mid-tier and boundary security solutions.
- Cloud Security: Develop and implement strategies to monitor, detect, and prevent unauthorized access and manipulation of cloud-based services.
Qualifications of the Endpoint Analyst:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 8+ years of combined education and professional experience; equivalent experience may be considered in place of a degree.
- Active DoD TS/SCI clearance with eligibility for Counterintelligence (C/I) Polygraph.
- Possession of IAT/IAM Level II or III certification, such as Security+, CySA+, CND, CISSP, CASP+, GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, or CEH.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity operations and security architecture.
- Deep expertise in:
Compensation of the Endpoint Analyst:
- Total compensation based on experience level - $150,000 - $165,000+ **based on experience level**
- Full Benefits: PTO, 11 Paid Holidays, Sick leave as required by state law, Cigna Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k with ADP
- Certification reimbursement
- Contract mobility and job stability - Contract through 2030
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