AnaVation

Federal IT engineering services and cybersecurity

Incident Response Specialist

Security Operations & Incident ResponseConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeReston, VA, USA$88.7k - $196k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
A DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, such as Security+ or CySA+, is required within 30 days of contract start.
At least 4 years of experience identifying, analyzing, and responding to security incidents such as cyberattacks, data breaches, and system vulnerabilities is required, or 2 years of such experience with a relevant master's degree.
Experience building and executing incident response playbooks is required.
Experience collaborating with IT and security teams to mitigate threats and prevent recurrence is required.
Experience advising on security policies, risk management, and compliance is required.
Knowledge of cyber adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures; analysis of advanced intrusions across a complex global network; and basic cybersecurity forensics procedures is required.
Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with technical and non-technical audiences are required.
Technical editing skills for formal report production and related materials are required.
The position requires full-time, on-site work in Reston, Virginia.

Responsibilities

Advise a team of cybersecurity professionals on best practices for incident response across a variety of networks, platforms, and tools.
Work collaboratively across cross-functional teams and staff at multiple levels to deliver incident response efforts.

Desired Qualifications

Certified Ethical Hacker certification is preferred.
GIAC Certified Incident Handler certification is preferred.
GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst certification is preferred.
Cyber Mission Force analyst or operator experience is preferred.
Management experience is preferred.
Experience with Department of Defense or Intelligence Community cybersecurity operations is preferred.
Experience with classified system information assurance is preferred.

Salary Range: 88660.84 to 196000.1 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

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 the Incident Response Lead/Advisor, you will advise a team of cyber security professionals on best practices regarding incident responses on a variety of networks, platforms, and tools. Your previous experience working collaboratively across cross-functional teams/staff, at multiple levels, to deliver response efforts would drive customer and program success.

Required Qualifications:

Clearance: U.S. Citizen, TS/SCI w/CI Poly

Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Certification: DoD 8570 IAT Level II within 30 days of contract start (Sec+, CySA+, etc.)

Location: Full time, on-site position in Reston, VA.

Experience:

4 years of experience (or 2 years of experience with a relevant Master’s Degree) with identifying, analyzing, and responding to security incidents such as cyberattacks, data breaches, and system vulnerabilities.

Building and executing IR playbooks

Collaborating with IT and security teams to mitigate threats and prevent recurrence

Advising on security policies, risk management, and compliance

Knowledge of cyber adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures, along with analysis of advanced intrusions across a complex global network and basic cyber-security forensics procedures.

Strong oral and written communications skills and ability to interact effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.

Excellent technical editing of formal report production and related skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)

GCIH (GIAC Certified Incident Handler)

GCIA (GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst)

Cyber Mission Force analyst or operator experience

Management experience

Experience with DoD or IC cybersecurity operations

Experience with classified system information assurance

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.

About the Company

AnaVation

Federal IT engineering services and cybersecurity

AnaVation provides IT engineering services to the U.S. Federal Government, focusing on complex technical and analytical challenges. It works by delivering contract-based projects that cover intelligence collection and processing, analytical systems, big data solutions, and cybersecurity, using cross-disciplinary engineering teams (called AnaVators) to tailor solutions to government needs. The company differentiates itself through a government-focused, cost-effective approach, deep technical expertise, and a values-driven culture that emphasizes building long-term partnerships and strong customer trust. Its goal is to help federal agencies improve operational efficiency, security, and decision-making by solving difficult technical problems and delivering reliable, mission-critical software and systems.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: 2013

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