Kforce has a client in Huntsville, AL that is seeking a Mid Level Cybersecurity Analyst for a long term contract role.This company offers excellent growth potential within a mission-critical federal program. Overview: We are seeking a Mid-Level Cybersecurity Analyst to support a high-visibility, mission-critical initiative. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong foundation in cybersecurity who are ready to take on more responsibility and contribute to the protection of vital systems and infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: * Monitor computer networks for potential security threats and vulnerabilities * Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents and breaches * Document incidents and assess the scope and impact of security events * Collaborate with the security team to conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing * Remediate identified vulnerabilities to uphold a high-security posture * Recommend and implement IT security best practices, including the deployment of firewalls and encryption technologies * Perform forensic analysis, validate intrusion data, and create secure duplicates of compromised files * Decrypt data and deliver technical summaries and insights * Analyze recovered data using techniques such as timeline reconstruction, statistical analysis, and file signature review * Provide real-time cyber defense support and assist deployable Incident Response Teams (IRTs)