Senior Cyber Security Analyst

ECS is seeking a *Senior Cyber Security Analyst* to work *remotely*. Please Note: This position is contingent upon additional funding.

At Everforth ECS Federal, we believe technology should serve those who have served us. Partnering with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, we safeguard critical systems and sensitive data that directly impact the lives of millions of veterans and their families.

As a Senior Cyber Security Analyst, you will bring your expertise in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) to design strategies, assessments and tests to ensure sensitive veteran data remains secure, compliant, and resilient against evolving cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Incident Response Efforts – Coordinate and execute containment, eradication, and recovery activities during security incidents, ensuring minimal operational disruption.
• Security Architecture Reviews – Evaluate and enhance system designs, network configurations, and application deployments to align with Zero Trust principles and DLP best practices.
• Automation & Scripting for Security Operations – Develop and maintain automated workflows to streamline log analysis, alert triage, and compliance reporting.
• Continuous Monitoring & Improvement – Implement advanced monitoring techniques to detect insider threats, anomalous behaviors, and policy violations in real time.
• Audit & Compliance Readiness – Prepare systems and documentation for internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to NIST, FedRAMP, and VA-specific frameworks.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with DevOps, cloud engineering, and network teams to embed security controls early in the system development lifecycle.
• Policy & Standards Development – Contribute to the creation and refinement of enterprise security policies, technical standards, and operational procedures.

*Salary Range: $130,000 - $160,000*

*General Description of Benefits*

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