AnaVation is seeking an experienced Security Analyst for our mission-critical work program in Quantico, VA. If you want to be challenged and make a difference, then this is the opportunity for youYou will be responsible for providing continuous monitoring and analysis of network security threats. Duties include:• Monitor SIEM, IPS/IDS and other analytic engineering tools for anomalous activities and threats; • Routinely hunt and investigate network threats, and present reports to security team and government PMs; • Assist security personnel with responding to incidents across a wide array of technologies, mitigate and contain impacts, coordinate remediation efforts, and summarize recommendations for improvements; • Provide up-to-date reports on security incidents and task process; and Participate in security compliance activities.
Required Qualifications
- At least two (2) years of experience as Security Analyst in a corporation, government, or service firm.
- Experience using and administering Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) or analytics solutions (Splunk, ELK, or similar) required.
- Experience conducting security assessments and threat hunting activities, and the subsequent identification and mitigation of vulnerabilities required.
- Industry security certification such as CISSP, CSIM, Security+, or similar certification is required.
- Minimum Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or related field of study; or in lieu of education, five additional years of relevant experience.
- Position is on-site at our customer location in Quantico, VA.
- Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with technical teams in customer environments