Principal Cyber Security Analyst

Job overview

The Principal Cyber Security Analyst role is hybrid in Fort Belvoir, VA, with office work and occasional telework. The salary range is $220,000–$240,000 per year. The role supports government agencies with cyber development and cyberspace operations services. The analyst provides technical expertise across cyber development initiatives, integrating mission strategy, standards, and emerging technologies to address complex customer challenges. The role helps balance user requirements and technical constraints while supporting mission-focused cyber capabilities.

What you'll do

• Provide technical subject-matter expertise for cyber development
• manage technical aspects of cyber development projects using Agile methods
• synthesize mission strategy, standards, processes, and technologies into solutions
• support government cyberspace operations exercises as applicable
• develop customized software training and documentation as applicable
• integrate products and architectures to address customer cyber and IT challenges.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

principal cyber security analyst

hybrid

fort belvoir va

applied research associates

cybersecurity

cyber development

agile

top secret clearance

sci eligibility

travel 5-7 days per month

salary $220,000-$240,000

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires an active Top Secret clearance and eligibility for SCI; residency within 45 miles of Fort Belvoir; travel estimated at five to seven days per month. Salary range is $220,000–$240,000.

About the employer

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.