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Cyber Security Officer, Senior

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Summary

Senior cybersecurity professional in Reston, VA maintains and enforces security policies, performs vulnerability management, and leads incident response for a classified government network under shift work.

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 an experienced cyber professional to join our team and support our mission critical customer in Reston, VA. As a Senior Cyber Security Officer, you will maintain the operational security posture for an information system to ensure security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed. Your previous experience working collaboratively with staff at all levels to deliver to deliver short-term, medium-term, and long-term commitments will enable us to complete and coordinate tasks across cross-functional teams. This role requires shift work.

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Performing a variety of Information Assurance (IA) and Computer Network Defense (CND) functions which are broad in nature and support multi-tier IA and CND functions. Examples may include writing and tracking multi-organization Requests For Information (RFI), audit/inspection, certification and accreditation, vulnerability management, detection and response support services.
  • Providing support for a program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance program. - - Providing security certification test and evaluation of assets, vulnerability management and response, security assessments, and customer support.
  • Providing support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
  • Maintaining operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed.
  • Assisting with the management of security aspects of the information system and performs day-to-day security operations of the system.
  • Evaluating security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.
  • Performing vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation.
  • Providing configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.
  • Manage changes to system and assesses the security impact of those changes. Prepares and reviews documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages, and Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTMs). Executes policies and guidance provided by senior functional/technical leads.

Required Qualifications:

  • Clearance: Active TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph
  • Education & Years of Experience: Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience related to specific functional area (may substitute master’s degree in lieu of 2 years of experience).
  • Certifications: Hold or attain a CompTIA Security+ or equivalent IAT Level II certification.
  • Experience and knowledge on:
  • Providing coaching and mentoring to junior team members.
  • Leading cybersecurity oversight, collection, and reporting of threat intelligence, event analysis, and incident response.
  • Organizing and scheduling 24x7x365 operations in a cybersecurity, IT or related watch environment.
  • Consolidating and reporting on daily performance and health metrics to provide ongoing situational awareness to Government leadership.
  • Incident case management solutions to document and report on incidents to meet audit, compliance, and legal requirements.
  • Developing and continuously improving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Vulnerability management and cyber threat intelligence.
  • Classified Government networks, technology stacks, and cybersecurity operations. Experience with providing oversight and coordination in support of cross-agency response teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Security certifications: CCNA Security, CySA+, SSCP, or equivalent certification
  • 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.

What this application asks

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Resume/CV, Full name, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company, LinkedIn URL, GitHub URL, Other website

  • Home address written answer
  • email written answer
  • Are you Legally Authorized to Work in the United States? In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire choose one · optional
  • Have you ever been granted security clearance by a U.S. Federal Government Agency? If yes, please state the level of clearance and Granting Agency Name. written answer
  • What is your expected salary range? written answer
  • EDUCATION: Please provided School Name, Dates Attended, Major, Degree Earned for all schools attended. written answer
  • EMPLOYMENT RECORD: List all employment experience, starting with the most recent or present employer, including US Military Service, and working back for the past three employers. Using a separate section for each position, describe in detail all work experience including periods of unemployment. Resumes may not be substituted in lieu of completing the following employment information. Please include Employer Name, Position Held, Dates of Employment. written answer
  • EMPLOYMENT RECORD: List all employment experience, starting with the most recent or present employer, including US Military Service, and working back for the past three employers. Please include Employer Name, Position Held, Dates of Employment. written answer · optional
  • EMPLOYMENT RECORD: List all employment experience, starting with the most recent or present employer, including US Military Service, and working back for the past three employers. Please include Employer Name, Position Held, Dates of Employment. written answer · optional
  • PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES: List three professional references (other than those listed as current/former supervisor) that we may contact: Please provide Name, Relationship, Phone Number and email. written answer
  • PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND INITIAL EACH PARAGRAPH BEFORE SIGNING I have disclosed all information that is relevant and should be considered applicable to my candidacy for employment. choose one · optional
  • I understand, where permissible under applicable state and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment drug screen and background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment to investigate my criminal background [, driving record][, credit history] and other matters related to my suitability for employment. choose one · optional
  • I hereby certify that the information given by me is true in all respects. I authorize AnaVation, LLC and its representatives to contact my prior employers and all others (with the exception of my current employer, only if I have marked “May we contact?” of this application as “No”) for the purpose of verification of the information I have supplied and release same from any liability resulting from the information released. I authorize employers, schools and other persons named on this application to provide any information or transcripts requested. choose one · optional
  • I understand employment with AnaVation, LLC is also contingent on my providing sufficient documentation necessary to establish my identity and eligibility to work in the United States. choose one · optional
  • I hereby certify that, if employed, my employment with AnaVation, LLC will not conflict with, or result in the violation of, breach of, or default under, any contract, agreement or understanding that I am a party to or am bound by, other than those I have disclosed in this application, if any. choose one · optional
  • I hereby certify that, if employed, my employment with AnaVation, LLC will not violate any non-solicitation, non-competition or other similar covenant or agreement I have with any of my prior employers, other than those I have disclosed in this application, if any. choose one · optional
  • I hereby certify that, if employed, I will report to my supervisor, a representative of HR or other member of management, if I am ever harassed or discriminated against by someone in the company or if I ever become aware of any unethical behavior by any employee. choose one · optional
  • I expressly understand and agree that, if employed, my employment, having no specified term, is based upon mutual consent and may be terminated at will, with or without cause, by either party (AnaVation, LLC or me) without prior notice to the other, unless otherwise prohibited by law. Additionally, I understand that no representation, whether oral or written, by any representative or agent of AnaVation, LLC, at any time, can constitute an implied or express contract of employment. I further understand no representative or agent of AnaVation, LLC has the authority to enter into an agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make any change in any policy, procedure, benefit or other terms or condition of employment other than in a document signed by the Chief Executive Officer or an authorized representative. choose one · optional
  • I certify that all of the above information is true and complete, and I understand that any falsification or omission of information may disqualify you from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in termination regardless of the time elapsed before discovery. Note: An offer of employment is conditioned upon complying with AnaVation, LLC's requirements including, but not limited to, signing a consent to conduct a background investigation. MY SIGNATURE IS EVIDENCE THAT I HAVE READ AND AGREE WITH THE ABOVE STATEMENTS._ Applicant's signature (selecting yes below is equivalent to a handwritten signature) choose one · optional
  • Do you hold a US Government Top Secret Clearance or Above? choose one
  • Are you able to work full-time on-site in Reston, VA and reside within commuting distance by your start date? choose one

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