Cybersecurity Analyst

Planet Technologies is hiring a Cybersecurity Analyst to support technical cybersecurity compliance work for federal standards and technologies. This onsite role in Washington, DC focuses on strengthening security controls across encryption, vulnerability management, multi-factor authentication, and centralized logging and auditing, with the opportunity to analyze threat intelligence and assist with incident activities when required.

You will contribute to practical compliance outcomes, including identifying noncompliant systems, documenting evidence and actions, and helping stakeholders address remediation needs. The position also involves coordinating audits and data calls and producing technically grounded outputs that leadership can use.

Responsibilities

• Research and enforce technical cybersecurity compliance by examining detailed system attributes such as encryption, vulnerability management, multi-factor authentication, and centralized logging and auditing.
• Collaborate with multiple levels of Security Assessment Teams to analyze systems, identify noncompliant configurations, and surface potential vulnerabilities.
• Support remediation planning by providing methods to address shortcomings to internal and external stakeholders for affected systems.
• Perform in-depth technical analysis, confirm compliance information, and maintain detailed records of actions taken, evidence, and communications.
• Assist with interpretation and implementation of Federal Government requirements, including coordinating audits and data calls as appropriate.
• Analyze logs to identify anomalous traffic and potential exfiltration activity.
• Maintain current knowledge of system vulnerabilities and how they may be exploited.
• Interpret guidance and technical requirements for security implementations aimed at preventing security breaches and convert guidance into more readable formats for others.
• Ensure current Federal Government security policies are followed to the extent applicable and that required documentation is provided.
• Respond to incidents when required, assisting with detection, isolation, remediation, and investigation.
• Participate in After Action Reviews (AARs) for incident responses.
• Support vulnerability management notifications from internal sources and vendors to ensure required remediation within timelines and accurate reporting.
• Produce, analyze, and interpret forensically sound images of data and other electronic storage media when required or requested.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience enforcing technical Cybersecurity compliance, including investigation of encryption, vulnerability management, and centralized logging and auditing within federal standards.
• Experience providing technical summaries and recommendations to leadership.
• Experience working with multi-layered assessment teams, delivering remediation methods and supporting in-depth technical analysis to confirm compliance information with detailed documentation of actions, evidence, and communications.
• Deep understanding of threat intelligence data and the ability to identify emerging threats for proactive defense.
• Experience ensuring Federal Government security policies are followed to the extent applicable, including maintaining required documentation.
• Ability to participate in After Action Reviews and produce, analyze, and interpret forensically sound images of data and electronic storage media when required.
• Ability to work on site in Washington DC five days a week.
• An active Top Secret Clearance.
• Certifications preferred: CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA CASP+, CompTIA PenTest+, CompTIA SecurityX, EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH), EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (C|IH), GIAC GPEN, GIAC GCIH.

Salary and Eligibility Notes

• Salary range for Cybersecurity Analysts: USD 110,000 - 190,000 per year.
• Final pay may vary based on type and years of experience in the role, clearance level, industry experience, education, training, and other factors.
• Planet Technologies does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms and conditions of employment, or practices.
• Some positions may include Federal Agency Clearance Requirements and may require up to a 10-year background investigation and/or US Citizenship (clearable).
• Planet Technologies may use AI tools in parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses for potential inconsistencies or verification signals based on available information.