Security Analyst

AnaVation is seeking an experienced Security Analyst for our mission-critical work program in Quantico, VA. If you want to be challenged and make a difference, then this is the opportunity for youYou will be responsible for providing continuous monitoring and analysis of network security threats.
Duties include:•     Monitor SIEM, IPS/IDS and other analytic engineering tools for anomalous activities and threats;  •     Routinely hunt and investigate network threats, and present reports to security team and government PMs;  •     Assist security personnel with responding to incidents across a wide array of technologies, mitigate and contain impacts, coordinate remediation efforts, and summarize recommendations for improvements; •     Provide up-to-date reports on security incidents and task process; and  Participate in security compliance activities.  

Required Qualifications

• At least two (2) years of experience as Security Analyst in a corporation, government, or service firm.  
• Experience using and administering Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) or analytics solutions (Splunk, ELK, or similar) required. 
• Experience conducting security assessments and threat hunting activities, and the subsequent identification and mitigation of vulnerabilities required. 
• Industry security certification such as CISSP, CSIM, Security+, or similar certification is required. 
• Minimum Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or related field of study; or in lieu of education, five additional years of relevant experience.
• Position is on-site at our customer location in Quantico, VA.
• Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working with technical teams in customer environments