Cybersecurity Specialist – Mid

Cherokee Federal

. Support the Behavioral Threat Analysis Center (BTAC) .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $185,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity project management, including threat analysis, risk assessment, and the implementation of security best practices. Proficient in developing intervention strategies and leading security solution design to protect against insider threats and emerging cyber threats.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active Top Secret/SCI ClearanceCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Experience with Threat IntelligenceExperience with Cloud SecurityExpertise in Penetration Testing or Forensics

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity Best PracticesRisk AssessmentVulnerability AssessmentThreat HuntingForensic AnalysisUser Activity Monitoring (UAM)Firewall ConfigurationIntrusion Prevention System ConfigurationIntrusion Detection System ConfigurationIncident Response

Soft Skills

Advising Non-IT ProfessionalsCollaboration with ManagementCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

DoW Insider Threat ManagementDoW/IC Computer SystemsSecurity Operations ToolsMonitoring Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Industry Keywords

Insider ThreatCybersecurityGovernment StandardsFederal Cyber TrendsEmerging Cybersecurity Threats

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Behavioral Threat Analysis Center (BTAC)
Review, identify, and develop intervention and prevention strategies for network and enterprise security across insider-threat scenarios
Perform analysis and apply security best practices and methodologies to information systems
Interface with DoW Insider Threat Management and Analysis Center (DITMAC) management and staff
Support forensic analysis of digital information
Recommend threat-appropriate countermeasures for information systems
Lead planning and design of security solutions and capabilities enabling threat identification, protection, detection, response, and recovery
Apply advanced technical and industry knowledge to complex cybersecurity projects
Design action plans for policy creation and governance, system hardening, monitoring, incident response, disaster recovery, and emerging cybersecurity threats
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Report to the Program Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency with documentation
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
Minimum of 10 years of experience advising security professionals on emerging cyber threats
Working knowledge of classified and unclassified systems and Government/Industry standards/requirements
Experience with risk, vulnerability, and threat assessments
Experience with cloud security
Experience with security operations
Experience with threat intelligence
Experience with threat hunting
Experience assisting counterintelligence, insider threat, or law enforcement investigations
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Experience advising non-IT professionals on DoW network standards
Understanding of DoW/IC computer systems, protections, and threats
Knowledge of offensive and defensive cyber capabilities
Knowledge of User Activity Monitoring (UAM) software and processes
Firewall/Intrusion Prevention System/Intrusion Detection System configuration
Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field
At least 8 years of experience working within the DoW/IC
Expertise in penetration testing or forensics
Knowledge of state, local, and federal cyber trends, developments, standards, frameworks, and regulations
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer; occasional standing or moving about the office

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to a 6% 401(k) company match
Paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Prescription drug coverage
Basic life and AD&D insurance
Supplemental life insurance options
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA) options
Professional development, training, and certification support
Voluntary accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection benefits