Cloud Cyber Defense 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:

AnaVation is looking for an experienced Cloud Cyber Defense Analyst to support a program.

Responsibilities include:

• Primarily responsible for finding vulnerabilities, delivering analyses, crafting mitigations, developing cybersecurity products, and educating our customers to prevent and eradicate the cyber threats to U.S. Army's own cloud information systems and networks assets.

• Applies technical expertise to provide computer network defense capabilities, continuous monitoring, technical analysis, situational awareness, and incident response for the highest classified capabilities, systems, and data in the Army.

• Applies knowledge of DoD and Joint Service computer network and communications regulations, services, and instructions to ensure computer systems and telecommunications services comply with applicable cybersecurity regulations and instructions.

• Monitors cloud systems for potential security breaches

• Conducts risk assessments and vulnerability testing

• Five years of experience performing CND or a master's degree in computer science or a relevant field and a minimum of three years of experience in working in CND.
• Global Information Assistance Certification (GIAC) and GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH).
• Certification in one or more of the following: Certified Intrusion Analyst, Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• DoD 8570.01 Information Assurance Technical 3 (IAT Level 3) certified
• Foundational Cloud Certification
• Must be familiar with RMF and its rules and regulations.
• Must understand the utilization, configuration, implementation, and analysis of industry standard cyber defense capabilities, including, but not limited to, web content filters, email security capabilities, IDS, IPS, AESS, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Domain Name System (DNS) security practices, advanced log analysis, network monitoring, network flow analysis, packet capture analysis, network proxies, firewalls, anti-virus capabilities, Linux/UNIX command line, and access control lists.
• Active TOP SECRET/SCI Clearance

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!