Security Analyst I

Description

Position Type: Full-time, Exempt 

Work Location: Largo, MD

Pay Info: $60,000 - $70,000 / year

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is a progressive and well-established Department of Defense (DoD) contractor specializing in Range operations and maintenance (O&M); weapons testing; facilities management; aerial, ground and seaborne targets O&M; technical, logistics and other engineering support; systems integration; electronics and communications maintenance services; and a growing cybersecurity business. We are highly focused and, among other efforts, currently operate a dozen active test and/or training ranges for the Army, Air Force and Navy. Our 35-year heritage is founded on supporting complex and diverse DoD programs and we’ve developed a standout reputation for providing the highest quality services, superior workmanship and cost-effective results while achieving complete customer satisfaction.

Join our Security Team as a Security Analyst I and embark on a 24-month FastTrack Development Program that accelerates growth from an early-career technologist to a fully qualified security-operations practitioner! During the program you will balance structured coursework/certification milestones with hands-on rotations across our security, compliance and industrial-security functions. This is a rare and fantastic opportunity to accelerate your career development. This position reports to our Facility Security Officer (FSO).

Specific duties include (but are not limited to):

• Proactively monitor and triage alerts in Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike Falcon, and complementary SIEM/EDR tools.
• Lead initial incident-response actions, escalating as needed to senior engineers for containment and eradication.
• Administer Microsoft 365 security configurations, zero-trust access controls, and conditional-access policies.
• Drive continuous-improvement projects in vulnerability management, security automation, and tabletop exercises.
• Produce audit-ready evidence for NIST 800-171, CMMC, Insider-Threat, and related frameworks.
• Collaborate with our Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) and use tools such as CrowdStrike Falcon and RADICL XTP to remediate threats and collect compliance artefacts.
• Assist the Facility Security Officer with Insider-Threat, Industrial-Security, and NIST 800-171/CMMC documentation.
• Update Fixed-Facility Checklist (FFC) items and other security deliverables.
• Resolve a limited queue of Tier-1/2 IT security tickets each week to reinforce learning.
• Participate in weekly mentorship sessions and present quarterly progress summaries.

Work Conditions:

• This role primarily involves desk/office work with occasional data-center access. 
• You must be able to lift up to 25?lbs. for equipment moves and remain in a stationary position for extended periods.

Requirements

Education/Experience/Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to three (1–3) years of hands-on IT support, system administration, or help-desk experience.
• Foundational knowledge of Windows 10/11, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365.
• Demonstrated interest in cybersecurity (home labs, coursework, or prior certs).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred experience/skills:
  • Completion of an entry-level IT or cybersecurity certification or bootcamp (e.g., CompTIA A+, Network+, Google IT Support Professional, Microsoft Fundamentals/AZ-900).
  • Familiarity with security or cloud platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, or Splunk.
  • Awareness of foundational security frameworks (NIST 800-171, CMMC, ISO 27001) and associated best practices.
  • Exposure to scripting or automation (PowerShell, Python, or Bash) is a plus.
  • Experience working in a regulated, government, or security-conscious environment is helpful but not required.
• Current Driver’s License required; must be able to be insured through company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
• U.S. Citizenship required and you must be able to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance prior to hire date and maintain a Secret clearance throughout employment.
• All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver Record, and Criminal Background Investigation.

Working at SA-TECH:

As a highly regarded and long-established DoD employer, SA-TECH recognizes that our