Information System Security Analyst

This position requires shift work including nights/weekends

Responsibilities include:

Responsible for leading incident response efforts and reporting status to stakeholders and leadership.

Maintain an understanding of the current vulnerabilities, response, and mitigation strategies used in cyber security operations

Produce reports and briefs to provide an accurate depiction of the current threat landscape and associated risk.

Investigate cyber activity targeting customer information and its infrastructure

Providing mentorship and technical education to CIRT personnel

Liaison with other government cyber threat analysis entities, such as inter-agency Cyber Threat Working Groups

Analyze and report cyber threats as well as assist in deterring, identifying, monitoring, investigating and analyzing computer network intrusions

Meet and maintain customer required Information Assurance training compliance

MANDATORY SKILLS: 6+ years of directly relevant experience

Current experience with AWS security solutions and cloud security investigations

Current incident response experience using Splunk

Previous experience with penetration testing (red/blue/purple teams)

Previous security investigation experience (OS Forensics, Network Forensics, Web Application Forensics, Cloud Forensics, etc.)

Experience as a Linux/Windows/Network administrator

Must be able to work collaboratively across agencies and physical locations

Excellent oral and verbal communication

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must have active/current Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.

Must be able to receive DHS suitability prior to starting employment.

OPTIONAL SKILLS: Desired Skills:

Hands-on experience in the detection, response, mitigation, and/or reporting of cyber threats affecting client networks

Experience in computer intrusion analysis and incident response

Experience with computer network surveillance/monitoring

Knowledge and understanding of network protocols, network devices, multiple operating systems, and secure architectures

Familiarity with computer evidence seizure, computer forensic analysis, and data recovery

Experience with System log analysis

Current experience with network intrusion detection and response operations (Protect, Defend, Respond and Sustain methodology)

Current experience with cyber threats and the associated tactics, techniques, and procedures used to infiltrate computer networks

Current experience with AWS security solutions and cloud security investigations

Desired Certifications:

SANS GCIH or equivalent certification

SANS GCFA, GCFR, or equivalent certifications)

Splunk Power User or higher

AWS Certified Practitioner or higher

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) or similar certification required.

About Avid Technology Professionals

Avid Technology Professionals, LLC (ATP) is a premiere provider of software and systems engineering, and acquisition program management services for the community. ATP is actively seeking to pursue contract opportunities with other departments and agencies in the federal government, in state governments, and in the commercial sectors. Delivered by seasoned experts in the IT field, ATP solutions adeptly address the IT concerns manifesting in both the federal and commercial sectors.

Employee Benefits

The ATP Employee Benefits package includes:

• A Supportive and Equitable Working Environment that is both Stimulating and Challenging

• Competitive Hourly Salary

• Unique Employee Success Sharing Program that allows ATP employees to Share in Company's Successes

• Automatic Approved Overtime (as long as contract permits)

• Retirement Pay (401K); 100% company paid, immediately vested with Profit-Sharing Component

• Company Medical Coverage Plans - HMO, Open Access, PPO plans

• Company Dental Plan - widely accepted, comprehensive, and flexible

• Progressive Overtime Policy

• Flexible Spending Account benefit

• Lucrative Referral Bonus Policy

• Holiday Scheduling that Coincides with Government Holidays

• Robust Professional Expenses & Training Program

• Computer Allowance

• Internet Allowance

• Short and Long Term Disability

• Life Insurance