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Job description
AnaVation is hiring a Incident Response Specialist — a full-time, based in Reston, VA role. Apply directly on AnaVation's careers page below.
Incident Response Specialist
Team: Intelligence & Military Solutions
Location: Reston, VA
Commitment: Full Time
Workplace Type: onsite
Salary:
Please note: The listed salary range reflects our market-based compensation structure. Final compensation will depend on business needs, local market conditions, internal equity, and the selected candidate’s skills, education, and experience.
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:
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Clearance: U.S. Citizen, TS/SCI w/CI Poly
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Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
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Certification: DoD 8570 IAT Level II within 30 days of contract start (Sec+, CySA+, etc.)
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Location: Full time, on-site position in Reston, VA.
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Experience:
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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.
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Building and executing IR playbooks
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Collaborating with IT and security teams to mitigate threats and prevent recurrence
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Advising on security policies, risk management, and compliance
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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.
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Strong oral and written communications skills and ability to interact effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
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Excellent technical editing of formal report production and related skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
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CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
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GCIH (GIAC Certified Incident Handler)
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GCIA (GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst)
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Cyber Mission Force analyst or operator experience
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Management experience
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Experience with DoD or IC cybersecurity operations
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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.
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Incident Response Specialist at AnaVation?
The required skills for Incident Response Specialist at AnaVation include: Cybersecurity, Communication.
What is the seniority level for Incident Response Specialist at AnaVation?
Incident Response Specialist at AnaVation is a Mid Level level position.
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