Cybersecurity Analyst, Advanced

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst, Advanced to advance red team operations and adversary-based security testing across enterprise environments. This onsite role in Schenectady, NY, US supports efforts to strengthen detection and defensive capabilities through penetration testing, adversary emulation, and purple team engagement.

In this position, you will coordinate closely with the SOC, incident response, and engineering teams to execute realistic attack chains and translate findings into actionable remediation guidance for both technical and executive stakeholders.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in red team assessments and penetration tests.
• Perform internal and external penetration testing across networks, systems, applications, cloud environments, APIs, and wireless infrastructure.
• Conduct advanced red team operations using adversary emulation aligned with MITRE ATT&CK techniques.
• Simulate real-world threats, including nation state actors and advanced persistent threat (APT) tradecraft.
• Identify gaps in detection, response, and defensive posture using realistic attack chains and multistage operations.
• Collaborate with blue teams during purple team exercises to improve detection logic, response capabilities, and overall SOC effectiveness.
• Support cybersecurity system maintenance, upgrades, incident response activities, and threat hunting.
• Coordinate stakeholders during tabletop incident response exercises and cybersecurity decision-making scenarios.
• Produce detailed technical reports and executive level summaries, including clear remediation guidance.
• Present results to internal stakeholders and customers in a clear and actionable format.
• Serve as a technical lead for zero day vulnerability response, including rapid analysis and development of mitigation strategies.
• Assist in developing and refining cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures, and playbooks based on offensive testing outcomes.
• Support government-directed cybersecurity data calls to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and minimum 4 years of relevant experience; or
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and minimum 2 years of relevant experience.

Technologies

• MITRE ATT&CK

Preferred Skills

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and offensive security methodologies.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and organizational capabilities.
• Robust troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple locations.
• Penetration testing or red team experience.
• Knowledge of networking protocols.
• Experience with Active Directory.
• Proficiency in Linux and Windows environments.
• Scripting experience.
• Familiarity with red team tools and frameworks.
• Ability to deliver clear presentations and produce well-structured technical documentation.

Compensation

• $86,100.00 - $134,600.00 annually.
• Salary information is provided as a general guideline; annual salary is based on candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
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Citizenship and Eligibility / Compliance

• All candidates must be U.S. citizens.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter.
• FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce.
• All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707.