Cyber Security Operations Analyst

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In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture.

Description of Task to be Performed:

Responsible for progressing cybersecurity operations, maintaining proactive threat detection capabilities, and conducting vulnerability scanning and risk assessment using security tools such as Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Host Based Security System (HBSS), and Security Information Event Management (SIEM). Performs real-time monitoring and defense of the IT environment to ensure resilience against cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Responds to alerts from HBSS and SIEM systems by conducting analysis and taking appropriate responses. Manages IPS/IDS systems to detect and prevent unauthorized access and protect network and data integrity.

Required Qualifications:

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph
• Education & Years of Experience: 6-10 years of Cyber Security/Operations support OR Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field and 2-4 years of experience
• Certifications: DoD 8140 IAT Level II Certification (CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, Security+).
• Demonstrated Experience and Expertise:
• Documenting network schemas and cyber operation tool solutions.
• Provide security posture, vulnerability, threat and risk situational awareness to support staff, leadership, workforce, stakeholder organizations and community
• Halt or minimize cyber-attack and insider threat efforts or damage.
• Designing, modeling, and securing networks.
• Troubleshooting network issues and recommendation of network modifications to optimize performance while adhering to all relevant security policies.
• Knowledgeable on the use of different SIEM applications, its interfaces, and how to retrieve data from its database. Knowledgeable on log aggregation and event correlation of any SIEM,
• Knowledgeable in utilizing the system to gain insightful and actionable results. Including the use of the native reporting capability within a SIEM or other data visualization tools, like Tableau, in order to render the data into summary formats facilitate readability.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field plus 2-4 years of Cyber Security/Operations support OR Master’s degree Network Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field plus 0-2 year of experience
• Certifications: CySA+
• Knowledgeable in the use of Tableau data visualization tool, to produce reports in a standard cycle production, one-time needs, as well as on demand as requirements for reporting on Information Assurance (IA), Configuration Management (CM), and Computer Network Defense (CND) findings.
• Experience with driving data visualization tools and presentations

Benefits

·        Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents 

·        100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents 

·        100% company paid long-term and short term disability insurance 

·        100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents 

·        401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting 

·        Competitive Pay 

·        Generous paid leave and holiday package 

·        Tuition and training reimbursement 

·        Life and AD&D Insurance

About AnaVation

AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.  

If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you! 

AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.