**Req ID:** 36912 **Summary** **Cybersecurity Log Analyst** **Oakton, VA** Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level! The **Cybersecurity Log Analyst** is responsible for manually reviewing, interpreting, and documenting findings from logs generated by disconnected networks and devices. This role is critical to identifying anomalies and maintaining situational awareness in environments where automation is not yet in place. The ideal candidate has excellent attention to detail, thrives in focused, repetitive tasks, and is able to identify subtle indicators of abnormal activity. This position is essential in bridging current manual review processes with future automated solutions. **Responsibilities** + Manually collect and review logs from disconnected or air-gapped network and devices + Analyze log data to identify anomalies, indicators of compromise, or irregular patterns + Collaborate with cybersecurity, network, and operations teams to correlate activity across different systems and build a complete picture of events or issues + Maintain detailed documentation of review processes, findings, and data handling procedures + Flag suspicious activity and escalate findings to cybersecurity and network teams for further investigation + Support efforts to standardize log formats and assist in developing templates for future automation + Participate in data normalization, log parsing, and improvement of manual review techniques + Communicate findings effectively through written summaries and charts tailored to technical audiences **Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in a related field OR + Associates degree with an additional 2+ years of relevant IT experience OR + High school diploma or GED equivalent with an additional 4+ years of directly related experience in lieu of degree + 5+ years of experience in Cybersecurity or Network Engineering with 3+ years of experience in Log Analysis + Must hold a current DoD 8140 (or 8570) baseline certification at the IAT Level II or higher (e.g., CompTIA Security+) + Active TS/SCI clearance required **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:** + Strong analytical and pattern recognition skills + Exceptional attention to detail and consistency in reviewing high volumes of logs + Familiarity with syslog, firewall, router, switch, and endpoint logs + Understanding of networking concepts and common indicators of compromise + Ability to work independently and stay focused through repetitive technical tasks + Basic familiarity with scripting or data parsing (e.g., Excel, regex, or Python) is a plus + Strong documentation and communication skills to support traceability and reporting + May require participation in meetings or briefings in person or via virtual platforms. + Ability to travel occasionally, as required by the client or project. + Ability to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, printers, or meeting rooms. **How you’ll grow** At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers. **Benefits** At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits. Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you. **Chenega MIOS’s culture** Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives. **Corporate citizenship** Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities. Learn more about Chenega’s impact on the world. Chenega MIOS News- https://chenegamios.com/news/ **Tips from your Talent Acquisition Team** We want job seekers exploring opportunities at Chenega MIOS to feel prepared and confident. 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