Cyber Operations Analyst

Piper Companies is seeking a Cyber Operations Analyst to join to join a top-tier provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions, headquartered in McLean, Virginia through 100% permanent remote work. The Cyber Operations Analyst will act as the primary point of escalation for handling security alerts, incident response, and threat investigations.

Responsibilities of the Cyber Operations Analyst include:

• Proactively monitor and triage alerts from SIEM, EDR, email security, and other tools; investigate escalated incidents from MSSPs or automated systems.
• Conduct targeted threat hunting using indicators of compromise (IOCs), suspicious behaviors, and threat intelligence.
• Perform root cause analysis of security incidents and document outcomes in clear, actionable post-incident reports.
• Collaborate with internal teams to contain threats and implement effective remediation strategies.
• Optimize and manage SIEM, EDR, and other security platforms to enhance detection accuracy and system performance.
• Design and implement custom detection logic, dashboards, and reporting tools to improve visibility and threat response.
• Lead end-to-end vulnerability management by conducting scans, analyzing results, and tracking remediation efforts.
• Serve as a go-to expert in your domain and drive innovation within your area of responsibility.
• Validate and prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk and business impact, and collaborate with IT teams to provide technical guidance on patching and configuration updates.
• Act as a liaison between security and business teams, guiding Tier 1 analysts and translating technical findings into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.

Qualifications for the Cyber Operations Analyst include:

• 2-4+ years of experience in incident response, security operations, or a similar field.
• Proficient in SIEM, EDR, and network security tools.
• Deep knowledge of threat actors, MITRE ATT&CK techniques, and incident response protocols.
• Skilled in log, packet, and system behavior analysis to identify and investigate threats.
• Partnered with IT GRC to enhance and implement security controls.
• Experience with IAM tools including Okta, Entra, and SailPoint; expertise in these is highly valuable.
• Hands-on knowledge of cloud security monitoring across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Holds industry certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, or equivalent.
• Proficient in scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation tasks.

Compensation for the Cyber Operations Analyst  include:

• Salary Range: $110,000 - $120,000
• Comprehensive Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays.

This job opens for applications on [10.6.25]. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.



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