Cybersecurity Analyst (Intrusion Analyst)

Applied Network Solutions IncColumbia, MD
$100,000 - $200,000

About The Position

At Applied Network Solutions (ANS), we bring together some of the most curious minds in networking and cybersecurity. ANS was founded to disrupt the status quo. For over 20 years, our team provides expertise in network, system engineering and both offensive and defensive cybersecurity operations. Our vision is for a future in which talent and customers alike come to ANS because of our reputation for delivering technical excellence, solving our nation’s toughest challenges and our ability to exceed expectations. At ANS we value the integrity of your work. We are looking for the right person to plan, analyze, design, develop, test, secure, integrate, implement, operate, and maintain the custom solutions that ANS delivers. Together, let’s ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. As an Intrusion Analyst on our team, you will: be trusted to analyze target digital network data to discover, analyze and document malicious or unauthorized activity using information collected from a variety of SIGINT and computer network defense resources.

Requirements

  • Active TS/SCI clearance and Polygraph required
  • Minimum of four (4) years of experience and a Doctoral degree or six (6) years of relevant experience and a Master’s degree or eight (8) years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree or ten (10) years of relevant experience and an Associate’s degree required
  • One or more of the following certifications required: CISSP, CEH, Sec+, Net+, GIAC GREM, CREA
  • Degree must be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or related discipline from an accredited college or university
  • Relevant experience must be in malware analysis

Nice To Haves

  • Programming experience in C, C#, C++, Java, Perl, or Python is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Analyze target digital network data to discover, analyze and document malicious or unauthorized activity using information collected from a variety of SIGINT and computer network defense resources
  • Analyze metadata collected from tasked communications systems in order to identify, locate and track targets, and to accurately report the intelligence gained form metadata analysis
  • Categorize traffic as benign, suspicious, or malicious activity and document malicious tactics, techniques, and procedures
  • Develop and implement mitigation strategies
  • Have a network and/or host-based focus

Benefits

  • Family Medical, Dental (w/ adult orthodontia) and Vision coverage
  • Pet Discount Program
  • PTO (Paid Time Off)
  • Maternity/ Paternity Leave
  • Supplemental Military Leave Pay
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) plan with 6% Company Contribution
  • Generous Professional Development Program
  • 100% Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • 100% Employer paid Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Whole Life Insurance
  • Lucrative Referral Bonus Program
  • Annual Allowance for ANS Swag
  • Potential for Paid Overtime
  • Flexible Work Schedules
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