Cyber Threat Analyst

Nava; Great Falls Crossing (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AnaVation seeks a Cyber Threat Analyst to enhance mission-critical operations in Reston, VA. This role involves creating analyses based on cyber threat data, improving communication and capabilities in cybersecurity. Ideal candidates have a relevant degree, experience in network operations, and an active TS/SCI clearance, with opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Generous medical insurance cost sharing

100% company paid dental insurance

401k plan with generous match

Competitive Pay

Tuition and training reimbursement

Qualifications

• 1-8 years of experience in a relevant functional area.
• Clearance: Active TS/SCI.
• Ability to create, review, and deliver intelligence products.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and evaluate intelligence emphasizing cyber warfare tactics.
• Develop fusion products to document significant cyber-attacks.
• Analyze network events to determine impact on operations.

Skills

Technical understanding of classified networks

Reporting and automation experience

Collaboration across teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Security+

CISSP

AWS certifications

Job description

Be Challenged and Make a Difference

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 seeking a Cyber Threat Analyst to join our team and support our mission critical customer in Reston, VA. As our Cyber Threat Analyst, you will create analysis products based on cyber threat fusion to clearly document significant cyber-attacks or the discovery of new vulnerabilities. The focus of the Cyber Threat Analyst will be on collectively building higher value fusion products, expanding effective lines of communication, knowing lanes of responsibility, and building trust in consistently improving capabilities.

Working as a cyber fusion expert, you will conduct research and evaluate technical and all-source intelligence with specific emphasis on network operations and cyber warfare tactics, techniques, and procedures focused on the threat to networked weapons platforms and US and DoD information networks. Analyze network events to determine the impact on current operations and conduct all-source research to determine advisory capability and intent. Considered an emerging authority, who applies extensive technical expertise. Develops technical solutions to complex problems.

Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment.

Required Qualifications:

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Education & Years of Experience: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and 1-8 years of experience related to specific functional area. (May substitute Master’s degree in lieu of 2 years of experience).

• Certifications:
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent IAT Level II and currently hold or able to obtain CSSP certification (such as Cloud+ or equivalent)

• Experience and knowledge on:
• Working collaboratively across cross-functional teams of all experience levels.
• Experience working collaboratively with staff at all experience levels to deliver short-term, medium-term, and long-term commitments.
• Experience completing and coordinate tasks across cross-functional teams in either a lead or supporting role.
• Ability to provide recommendations for enhancing views of device data in bulk and to view associations of all the data related to those devices.
• Experience leading, developing, and delivering inter-discipline and inter-organizational capabilities and processes to improve performance.
• Technical understanding of classified networks, servers, storage, operating systems, applications, and the full stack of supporting technologies.
• Experience working with reporting, automation, and visualization systems to provide situational awareness and making recommendations to improve cyber threat intelligence and fusion capabilities.
• Experience creating, reviewing, and delivering finished intelligence products.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Security certifications: Security+, CCNA Security, CISSP, CySA+, SSCP, CCSP, or equivalent certification
• CSSP certifications: CEH, CFR, CySA+, Cloud+, CCNA Security, GICSP
• AWS, Cloud certifications

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.