Full-Time

Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

STR

STR

501-1,000 employees

AI-driven defense and national security platforms

Compensation Overview

$115k - $145k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Burlington, MA, USA

In Person

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
IT & Security (1)
Required Skills
TCP/IP
Vulnerability Analysis
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Experience in Microsoft Defender and Sentinel, analyzing events and recommended actions
  • Experience with Corelight Investigator is highly preferred
  • Strong technical background with a variety of information security systems and tools including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, intrusion prevention systems, vulnerability management, intrusion detection and prevention, cloud access security broker, anti-virus/malware, data loss prevention
  • Experience designing and implementing controls within corporate networks to include computer and network security and operating systems such as UNIX, Linux, MAC, and WINDOWS, as well as LAN/WAN internetworking protocols such as TCP/IP and network perimeter protection
  • Excellent analytical skills in order to identify security risks and appropriate measures needed to help mitigate those risks. Must be comfortable conducting independent research into issues and inquiries to provide guidance when requested
Responsibilities
  • Interfaces and communicates with internal/external stakeholders regularly to identify and review software for use in a CMMC Level 2 environment and eventually CMMC level 3 environment
  • Provides consulting relative to cybersecurity strategy, metrics, and compliance
  • Supports the development of CMMC cybersecurity assessment related instruction
  • Gather evidence in support of audits
  • Provides subject matter expertise on matters including governance and oversight, standards and processes, tools and technology
  • Support the development, implementation, and management of security policies/procedures to ensure they remain aligned with business objectives/meet regulatory requirements
  • Correlate threat information from various sources, including security incidents raised by the user community such as phishing attempts, malware outbreaks, unauthorized access attempts, as well as security alerting sources
  • Maintain current knowledge of DoD security and technical guidelines and the organization's policies
  • After-hours support is required for incident handling, maintenance and patching when needed
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive security improvements and ensure project objectives are met within scope, time, and budget constraints
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on architecture, strategy, or special projects
  • Strong understanding of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and risk management methodologies
  • Hands-on experience with security tools, vulnerability management, and incident response processes
  • Experience with security architecture design, including cloud security platforms (AWS/Azure)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Preferred Certifications: CISSP, CISM, OSCP, or equivalent industry-recognized certifications; GIAC certifications (GCIH, GCFA, GCIA) and cloud security credentials (CCSP, AWS Security Specialty) a plus

STR uses AI to help national security and defense clients make faster, data-driven decisions. Its flagship STR infokit platform combines data science, AI algorithms, data conditioning, and DevOps to deliver real-time decision support for use in command and control, collaborative autonomy, and object recognition and tracking. Revenue comes from government and defense contracts for advanced AI platforms that blend artificial and human intelligence to resist manipulation. The company differentiates by emphasizing autonomy, creativity, and diversity to foster robust decision-making under high-stakes conditions, aiming to provide clients with a reliable edge in security challenges.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$54.9M

Headquarters

Woburn, Massachusetts

Founded

2010

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • DARPA AIR contract advances STR's swarming uncrewed aircraft AI capabilities and market positioning.
  • Government demand for cybersecurity and distributed sensing solutions expands STR's addressable market.
  • STR's isolated network capability differentiates it in classified government environments with connectivity constraints.

What critics are saying

  • Palantir's AIP platform displaces STR's infokit in DoD decision support with faster deployment.
  • DoD slashed DARPA AI funding 25% in FY2027 NDAA, stalling STR's flagship AIR contract.
  • Anduril's Lattice platform captured $1.5B DoD contracts, outpacing STR in autonomous swarming technology.

What makes STR unique

  • STR's analytics platform delivers real-time sensemaking on isolated networks without external connectivity.
  • STR combines human creativity with AI algorithms for resilient decision-making resistant to manipulation.
  • STR specializes in collaborative autonomy and object recognition for command-and-control applications.

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Sep 8th, 2025
STR moves forward on DARPA AIR job to develop artificial intelligence (AI) for swarming uncrewed aircraft

STR moves forward on DARPA AIR job to develop artificial intelligence (AI) for swarming uncrewed aircraft.