Diligent Consulting Inc

Security Analyst

GPO - Remote - Full Time

Job Title: Security Analyst (Contingent Upon Award)
Hiring Company: Diligent Consulting Inc.
Client: Government Publishing Office (GPO)
Location: Washington, D.C. (Hybrid/On-site)
Remote: Need to be within commuting distance of GPO HQ office in D.C. for monthly and ad hoc meetings.
Clearance: Public Trust or ability to obtain (higher clearance may be required)
Estimated Period of Performance: September 1, 2025 – September 30, 2029

Overview:
This position is contingent upon contract award.

Diligent Consulting Inc. is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Security Analyst to support the Government Publishing Office (GPO) under the SecDevOps Program — a cybersecurity modernization initiative aimed at strengthening GPO’s enterprise security posture through the implementation of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and secure DevOps practices.

The Security Analyst will play a key role in defending the agency’s digital environment by providing in-depth triage, investigation, and incident response using telemetry and data from GPO’s cybersecurity platforms. This position supports GPO’s mission to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of its digital assets, services, and platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform real-time triage and investigation of security alerts.

  • Escalate confirmed incidents based on severity and impact.

  • Correlate security events across multiple platforms to detect complex threats.

  • Participate in the incident response lifecycle, including documentation and after-action reports (AARs).

  • Collaborate with cybersecurity and IT teams to analyze logs and indicators of compromise.

  • Maintain situational awareness of evolving threats and update detection logic as needed.

  • Contribute to the creation and improvement of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and response runbooks.

Qualifications:

  • Required:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

    • Strong knowledge of security event analysis, SIEM tools, and threat detection techniques.

    • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (with the possibility of higher clearance if required).

    • U.S. Citizenship is required.

  • Preferred:

    • Security+, CySA+, or GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) certification.

    • Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST 800-53 and incident response methodologies.

    • Prior experience working in a federal or public-sector security operations environment.

Why Join Diligent?
At Diligent Consulting Inc., we deliver mission-critical IT and cybersecurity solutions to federal clients across the nation. Our team thrives on solving complex security challenges and supporting national digital infrastructure. By joining our team supporting the GPO, you’ll contribute directly to the advancement of cybersecurity for one of the government’s most vital digital publishing agencies.

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