Principal Cyber Detection Analyst (TS/SCI CI Poly)

Zachary Piper Solutions is seekinga Principal Cyber Defense Analyst to support a critical Cyber Security Operations Center for an Intelligence customer in Cape Canaveral, FL. The team is seeking a technical cyber defense expert, to perform security event and incident correlation and engage with senior stakeholders on significant technical matters and threats to the enterprise.

Clearance: Active TS/SCI CI Polygraph

Location: Cape Canaveral, FL (100% onsite)

This job opens for applications on 2/20/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

Responsibilities:

• Oversees security incidents from initial detection through final after-action reporting, including coordinating documentation, tasking, and organizational resource utilization.
• Leads and coordinates enterprise-wide incident response activities, providing command-and-control support during cybersecurity events.
• Analyzes network traffic and system data to identify abnormal patterns and assess potential threats.
• Correlates security events and incidents using information collected from multiple enterprise sources.
• Evaluates the scope and impact of cyber incidents on organizational data and infrastructure.
• Produces and distributes detailed cyber incident reports, including findings, mitigation strategies, and remediation recommendations.
• Develops, updates, and documents incident response guidelines, standard procedures, and operational processes.
• Serves as a team lead and may provide direction and oversight to other personnel.

Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI CI Polygraph
• Bachelors Degree and 10+ years of related experience
• IAT II Certification (Security+CE, CySA+, CCNA Security, etc.)
• Experience utilizing SIEMs (Splunk, ArcSight), detection tools, and threat intelligence platforms to analyze cyber threats
• Experience with PCAP using Wireshark
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with and brief executive officials and develop technical and operational documentation
• Experience developing SOPs, exercise plans, and trainings
• Familiarity with network topology and infrastructure
• Expertise leading and mentoring teams of analysts

Compensation:

• Total compensation based on experience level - $160,000-$180,000+ **based on years of experience**
• 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 through Zachary Piper Solutions

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