Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Analyst who will be responsible for monitoring computer networks for security issues, investigating security breaches, and other cybersecurity incidents. The Cybersecurity Analyst will ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of MTSI’s information via risk assessments, audits, controls testing, policy and procedure development, and compliance initiatives. The successful candidate will support various MTSI initiatives and work on a diverse set of security-related tools and applications.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Prepare MTSI teams for internal audits, external assessments, and regulatory exams by ensuring compliance with industry standards, frameworks, and policies such as NIST CSF, DFARS, CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, and NIST SP 800-172.
- Provide timely detection, identification, and alerting of possible attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse incidents, ensuring optimal differentiation between threats and benign activity.
- Use cyber defense tools for continual monitoring and analysis of systems to identify malicious activity.
- Document and escalate incidents (including event history, status, and potential impact) for further action that may affect the environment’s ongoing operations.
- Perform information security risk assessments and evaluate both manual and automated business processes and applications in compliance with the information security program.
- Create, analyze, and develop risk assessment/audit results along with remediation plans derived from audits and risk assessments.
- Automate the lifecycle of governance documents, including version control, approval workflows, and audit trails.
Qualifications
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years of experience working in an Information Assurance (IA)-related field.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or discipline.
- Possession of one or more industry-recognized certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, SSCP).
- Additional certifications such as CCSP, AZ-500, SC-300, or other cloud-based certifications preferred.
Required Skills
- Proficiency in security tools such as SIEM, DLP, EDR, Firewalls, etc.
- Expertise in Microsoft 365 Security Suite (e.g., Purview, Defender, Intune).
- Experience configuring and operating cybersecurity and networking devices (e.g., routers, firewalls, IdP).
- Strong knowledge of Information Security domains, concepts, and principles.
- Familiarity with federal security requirements and mandates (e.g., Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), NIST).
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Exceptional time management, scheduling, and organizational abilities.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a project team.
Desired Skills
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, specifically in core Azure security technologies (e.g., Entra ID, Defender for Cloud, Conditional Access, Sentinel, Azure Policy, NSGs).
Clearance Requirements
- Due to the nature of this work, US Citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
Additional Notes
Perks & Benefits
Vacation
New Hires Accrue 20 days of PTO and 10 Holidays per Year
Health Insurance
Zero Deductible Health Plans
Flexible Schedules
Flex Schedules
Professional Development
Up to $10,000 Annual Education/Training Reimbursement
ESOP
Funded Stock Ownership Plan
401k Match+
6% 401k Match + Immediate Vesting
Bonus Program
Semi-Annual Bonus Opportunity
Mentorship
Career Mentorship Programs
Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?
- Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
- Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
- 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
- Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
- Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
- Flexible schedules
- 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
- Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
- Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
- Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
- Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
- Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
- Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance
MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.
For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com
EEO Statement
MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.
