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. 

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 of IT and OT systems (SCADA, Industrial Control Systems, PLC, DCS)
• Deep expertise in: Network and application protocols, Cyber vulnerabilities and exploitation methods, Adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)

• 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.
• OT Security: SCADA systems, Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
• Cloud Security: Develop and implement strategies to monitor, detect, and prevent unauthorized access and manipulation of cloud-based services.