Cyber Security Analyst, Senior; Level Clearance Required

ICF seeks an experienced Senior Cyber Security Analyst to support the research and development of new cyber analytic capabilities that will help the US protect and defend its networks and critical information systems. The successful cleared candidate will support a large federal cyber security analytic program and contribute to the knowledge of how cyber-attacks work, how vulnerabilities are exploited, and the way hostile cyber actors operate.

They will experiment and prototype future cyber capabilities for implementation at large scale.

• Augment operational cyber analysts and act as a consultant for detection and/or threat hunting
• Advise on data preparation, implementation of techniques, visualizations, and employment of analytics developed by ICF and customer partners
• Assess current use of cyber tools by analysts and assess whether efficiencies can be made via alternate use of current, or adoption of alternate tools
• Problem‑solve by identifying potential tools/processes to support needs, capturing areas of improvement that can be translated into functional requirements for future planning
• Provide ad‑hoc training to cyber analyst teams on tools that support or enhance current processes
• Identify areas of technical training gaps and propose approaches to methods (hands‑on, online modules, etc.) to improve the use of tools and data in support of the cybersecurity mission
• Participate in post‑engagement review
• Effectively communicate with leadership to ensure awareness of progress, challenges

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ or Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience in IT, Cyber, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of Cyber Security experience (e.g., Threat Hunt, Incident Response, Investigations, Technical Reporting)
• 5 years of experience using network security analysis/IDS tools
• 5 or more years of experience analyzing packet capture and Net Flow data with an understanding of current cyber threats and trends derived from multiple sources
• 5 or more years of experience with different types of Malware including detection methods, attack vectors, and vulnerabilities used
• Experience with query languages (e.g., SQL, KQL)
• Experience developing advanced dashboards (e.g., Kibana, Splunk)
• Experience with different cybersecurity frameworks and knowledge bases to identify tactics, techniques, and procedures of known actors
• 5 or more years of Leadership experience
• Active high‑level security clearance required as part of client contract requirement
• US citizenship required due to nature of work and contract requirements

• Interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with various clients to explain technical details
• Practical experience with scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, etc.)
• Practical experience with the Databricks Intelligence Platform
• Experience with system vulnerability assessments
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix and Windows operating system security
• Knowledge of computer programming and scripting languages
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) experience
• CompTIA Security+ or higher certification level preferred

$98,145.00 – $ (Florida Client Office).

ICF is an equal‑opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. All individuals are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate to achieve personal and professional goals.

Reasonable accommodations are available, including for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs. To request an accommodation, please email C