Cybersecurity Analyst

Planet Technologies, the Nation's leading Microsoft services provider to the public sector, is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our growing team as Cybersecurity Analyst . In this role, you will be supporting impactful projects that make a difference for our country.

Responsibilities

• Monitors networks and systems for security issues, suspicious activities, and compliance.
• Assists in investigating security breaches/incidents and documenting findings.
• Participates in system analysis, vulnerability identification, and basic compliance testing.
• Supports log analysis to identify anomalous traffic or potential data leaks.
• Prepares technical summaries and maintains detailed records.
• Communicates compliance gaps and remediation steps to stakeholders.
• Maintains awareness of vulnerabilities and threat intelligence.
• Assists with audits, data calls, and compliance activities.
• Contributes to incident response efforts and post-incident reviews.
• Supports implementation and monitoring of security controls and toolsets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of cybersecurity experience expected.
• Industry-recognized certifications (e.g., CompTIA CySA+, Security+, CEH) may substitute for some experience.
• Familiarity with federal security standards and compliance frameworks is an asset.
• Ability to follow technical instructions and learn new technologies or regulations in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work on site up to 5 days per week and the ability to keep or hold a Top-Secret Clearance
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Planet Technologies is the leading provider of Microsoft Consulting Services to public sector and commercial organizations. Planet has significant experience in deploying business intelligence, cloud services, unified communications, and systems management with an emphasis building, deploying, and managing custom solutions that transform the business operations of federal government agencies.
Planet Technologies does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms and conditions of employment, or practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. Federal Agency Clearance Requirements may require up to a 10-year background investigation - US Citizenship (clearable) is required.

Salaries for Cybersecurity Analysts at Planet Technologies range from $90,000 and $140,000. Several factors will impact final pay offered to a successful candidate including but not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, clearance level, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, training, etc.

Visit www.go-planet.com to learn more about us. Details about our benefits can be found here Planet Technologies Benefit Guide 2025-2026

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.