Summit Federal Services, LLC (SFS) with headquarters in Oakland, Maryland, is a fast growing woman owned Small Business and HUBZone company with an outstanding record of performance providing more effective and efficient acquisition, business process, training, IT, administrative and security services to multiple federal agencies.
SFS is looking for a Functional Area Expert (Cyber Analyst) to provide support to CBL Battle Lab Facility located at Fort Gordon GA. All work will be performed onsite. This contract will support the CBL mission to provide experimentation support to the C- CDID with dynamic network experimentation integrated with CO, DODIN-A, EW and IA through the Cyber Battle Lab’s Experimentation Branch (EB), Environments Support Branch (ESB), and the Army Persistent Experimentation eNvironment (APEN) Cyber Enterprise Service Center (CESC). The CBL Experimentation Support contract will provide support in the form of experiments, assessments, analyses and network support that will validate proposed new technical solutions to resolve known Doctrine, Organization, Training, Material, Leadership & Education, Personnel, Facilities Policy (DOTMLPF-P) capability gaps within the CO, EW, Network, and IA force modernization lines of effort
Position Summary
The Functional Area Expert (FAE) Cyber Analyst serves as a senior cybersecurity subject matter expert responsible for assessing cyber threats, analyzing vulnerabilities, supporting defensive cyber operations, and advising leadership on cybersecurity strategy and risk management. This role provides expert guidance on cyber defense, incident response, threat intelligence, compliance, and enterprise security architecture for government, defense, intelligence, and commercial organizations.
Key Responsibilities-
Serve as the senior cybersecurity advisor and subject matter expert for cyber operations and security initiatives.
- Analyze cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and risks affecting enterprise and mission-critical systems.
- Conduct security assessments, vulnerability analyses, and risk evaluations.
- Support cyber defense operations, threat hunting, and incident response activities.
- Evaluate security controls and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Monitor and assess emerging cyber threats, adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
- Develop cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Support compliance efforts related to regulatory and security frameworks.
- Provide technical guidance to engineers, system administrators, and executive leadership.
- Prepare reports, briefings, and risk assessments for stakeholders and decision-makers.
Required Qualifications-
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
- Typically 10–15+ years of cybersecurity, cyber operations, information assurance, or threat analysis experience.
- Extensive knowledge of:
- Cybersecurity principles and frameworks
- Network security
- Incident response
- Threat intelligence
- Vulnerability management
- Security architecture
- Strong analytical, investigative, and communication skills.
- Top Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications-
Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a related discipline.
- Experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or federal government programs.
- Knowledge of:
- Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO)
- Risk Management Framework (RMF)
- Zero Trust Architecture
- Cloud security
- Security Operations Centers (SOC)
- Threat intelligence platforms
- Active Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI security clearance.
Desired Technical Skills-
Threat intelligence analysis
- Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing support
- Incident response and digital forensics
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Security architecture and engineering
- Cloud security and identity management
- Malware analysis fundamentals
- Cyber risk management
- Security automation and orchestration
Common Tools & Platforms-
Splunk Enterprise Security
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Tenable Nessus
- Tenable Security Center
- CrowdStrike Falcon
- Palo Alto Cortex XDR
- Wireshark
- MITRE ATT&CK Navigator
Preferred Certifications-
CISSP
- CISM
- Security+
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
Leadership Responsibilities-
Lead cyber assessments, investigations, and analytical efforts.
- Mentor cybersecurity analysts and engineers.
- Advise executive leadership on cyber risks and mitigation strategies.
- Support enterprise cybersecurity strategy and governance initiatives.
- Coordinate with security operations centers, engineering teams, and government stakeholders.
SFS is an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on-the-job injury, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief. Employment decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that employers are prohibited by law from considering. Any discriminatory action can be a cause for disciplinary action. SFS also prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability.
Summit Federal Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on-the-job injury, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief. Employment decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that employers are prohibited by law from considering. Any discriminatory action can be a cause for disciplinary action. Summit Federal Services, LLC also prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability.
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