Cyber Security Analyst

This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience to fill a position within Technica Corporation once the contract is awarded. The position is for a Contractor role to support an approximately 3-4 month project. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Technica Corporation. If a position becomes available that aligns with your qualifications, our recruitment team will contact you. Technica is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to support the design, implementation, monitoring, documentation, and sustainment of cybersecurity controls across enterprise, manufacturing, engineering, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and restricted‑use environments. The analyst will contribute to rapid security modernization efforts supporting Microsoft GCC High operational readiness, Zero Trust‑aligned controls, identity hardening, endpoint security, centralized logging, SIEM operations, vulnerability management, incident response, and compliance readiness for CMMC Level 2, NIST SP 800‑171, ISO 9001, AS9100, NADCAP preparation, and future DD‑254/classified‑capable planning. This position requires hands‑on experience supporting regulated environments that involve CUI, export‑controlled data, manufacturing intellectual property, privileged access, secure collaboration, and evidence‑based compliance. The Cybersecurity Analyst will work closely with cybersecurity engineers, system administrators, identity engineers, network and security engineers, compliance leads, managed security providers, and client stakeholders to implement repeatable, documented, and auditable security operations. Key Responsibilities Support daily and project‑based cybersecurity activities across Microsoft 365 Commercial, Microsoft GCC High, Entra ID, Okta, Intune, Purview, Sentinel, Azure‑hosted infrastructure, endpoint systems, Palo Alto security technologies, VDI, and secure collaboration environments. Support implementation and sustainment of Zero Trust‑aligned security controls, including conditional access, privileged access, role‑based access, session controls, device compliance, and break‑glass account procedures. Assist with Microsoft GCC High security operations, including tenant security configuration review, SharePoint segmentation support, Teams governance, data labeling, audit logging, and security evidence collection. Monitor and triage alerts from Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Okta, endpoints, network devices, Azure services, VDI platforms, and ERP‑related systems where integrated. Develop and maintain SOC/SIEM use cases, alert‑tuning recommendations, incident‑response runbooks, dashboards, and recurring security reports. Support vulnerability management activities. Support endpoint and device security activities, including secure baseline validation, Intune compliance policy review, software update governance, logging review, and secure engineering workstation support. Contribute to network and infrastructure security activities, including VPN security review, segmentation validation, and firewall policy review. Support CMMC Level 2 and NIST SP 800‑171 readiness activities, including SSP and POA&M support, compliance mappings, control assertion support, audit artifact preparation, and recurring evidence validation. Create and maintain operational documentation, including security procedures, configuration records, incident response checklists, change records, administrator runbooks, evidence inventories, and knowledge transfer materials. The position will be based in Sterling, VA, or at other select locations as required by the contract. This job may support a hybrid work schedule. The final approved work schedule arrangement will be coordinated with the hiring manager. This position may require 10%-20% travel. Qualifications Bachelor’s in IT, Information Systems, or Computer Science, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. 5 years related experience, with 3+ years of experience supporting operational systems and networks. Experience supporting Microsoft security technologies such as Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Purview, Defender, Sentinel, Azure security logging, Conditional Access, and audit/eDiscovery capabilities. Experience reviewing, triaging, and escalating security alerts from SIEM, endpoint, identity, network, cloud, SaaS, or infrastructure platforms. Working knowledge of CMMC Level 2, NIST SP 800‑171, CUI handling, SSP/POA&M support, security control evidence collection, and compliance documentation. Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a clearance. Strong leadership, collaboration, and mentoring skills. Relevant certifications such as Security+, CySA+, CISSP Associate, SSCP, CISM, CCSP, Microsoft Security certifications, Azure Security Engineer, SC‑200, SC‑300, SC‑400, or CMMC ecosystem training are preferred. About Technica At Technica Corporation, our goal is to provide exceptional professional services and innovative technology solutions that meet or exceed our customer’s expectations. We specialize in a wide range of advanced information technology solutions from Systems Engineering to Cyber Security, and from Software Development to Product Solutions. From our locations across the DC Metro area, Hampton, Virginia, and Huntsville, Alabama, we provide technological subject matter expertise, program management and business process knowledge as a trusted advisor in support of our Department of Defense and other Federal Agency customers. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is Technica's policy to affirmatively support Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for all qualified individuals without regard to color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, age, race, disability, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy covers all aspects of the employment relationship including recruiting, hiring, compensation, assignment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, employment longevity, retirement, employee benefits and termination. Technica's EEO philosophy promotes equal employment opportunity throughout the organization. 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