Cyber Security Analyst

Job Description

Fusion Innovation's recent growth has earned us a top spot in the Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America and in Washington Business Journal's Best Places to Work multiple years in a row. Our team members are passionate about their work and are empowered to contribute their unique skills and perspectives to our projects. Here at Fusion, we put people first. When you join us, you don't just join a company, you join a family. If you are ready to be part of a fun and engaging team where your innovative ideas are heard, supported, and make ever lasting mission impacts for our Nation's most sensitive programs, you have come to the right place.

Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Cyber Security Analyst to support advanced cybersecurity operations in a dynamic, mission-focused environment. This role requires a technically strong professional with experience in system administration, network engineering, and/or network security who can perform deep-dive analysis of complex data sets to identify threats, anomalies, and operational risks.
The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in a collaborative but non–SOP-driven environment and can apply analytical rigor, technical expertise, and problem-solving skills to evolving mission needs.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct advanced cybersecurity analysis using raw log data to identify threats, vulnerabilities, and anomalous behavior (Tier III–level analysis).

Perform correlation and investigation across multiple data sources to support incident response and proactive threat detection.

Utilize data aggregation and analytics platforms (e.g., Splunk, Kibana) to develop dashboards, queries, and actionable insights.

Support system administration, network engineering, and network security activities as needed to enhance defensive posture.

Develop and leverage Python scripts to automate analysis, improve workflows, and enhance data processing capabilities.

Apply emerging AI capabilities and analytics techniques to improve detection, triage, and investigative efficiency.

Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams to assess risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of security monitoring processes and analytical methodologies.

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Required Skills

Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph.

Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of relevant experience; OR 10+ years of relevant technical experience in lieu of degree.

Strong background in system administration, network engineering, and/or network security.

Experience conducting analysis on raw log data in a Tier III or equivalent advanced support capacity.

Hands-on experience with data aggregation and analytics tools such as Splunk, Kibana, or similar platforms.

Experience developing scripts or tools using Python.

Basic knowledge of artificial intelligence capabilities and their applications in data analytics or cybersecurity.

Ability to operate effectively in a team-oriented environment that is flexible and not strictly SOP-driven.

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

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Desired Skills

Experience supporting government or Intelligence Community environments.

Familiarity with threat hunting methodologies and advanced detection techniques.

Experience integrating AI-driven analytics into security monitoring workflows.

Industry certifications such as Security+, CEH, CISSP, or equivalent.

Please note that all applicants must be U.S. citizens and require additional screening from our clients.
Fusion Innovation LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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About Fusion Innovation

1.75; margin: 0px!important; padding: 0px0px0px!important; color: rgbOur primary focus is on developing people to further their own unique craft. This includes helping our team become more experienced leaders, learn a team-first mentality, strive for more innovation, be thought leaders, and better overall people. By putting our people first and treating them as family and helping to develop their careers in a unique and specific fashion, we’re not just giving them more opportunities to grow and be successful, we’re also raising the bar for what our customers, families, and communities receive.
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1.75; margin: 0px!important; padding: 0px0px0px!important; color: rgbExciting work, innovative colleagues, great teammates, unique customers, and a company that invests in you personally and professionally. We work hard to make Fusion Innovation a place that makes people excited to come to work; where colleagues stay connected and engaged; and where loved ones are welcomed with open arms.
1.75; margin: 0px!important; padding: 0px0px0px!important; color: rgbWe hope this makes us feel less like a company and more like a family. We achieve this by our commitments to you, our culture, and our employee focused perks.