Incident Response Specialist

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.

What You Will Do

Identify, analyze, and respond to security incidents such as cyberattacks, data breaches, and system vulnerabilities. Build and execute IR playbooks, collaborate with IT and security teams to mitigate threats and prevent recurrence, and advise on security policies, risk management, and compliance.

Why It Might Be a Fit

We offer a top-notch work environment, a world-class, collaborative team, and a generous benefits package, including competitive pay, generous paid leave and holiday package, tuition and training reimbursement, and life and AD&D insurance.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen, TS/SCI w/CI Poly
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II within 30 days of contract start (Sec+, CySA+, etc.)
• 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
• 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