System Vulnerability Analyst

Applied Network Solutions Inc.

$100K — $185K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required
  • 4-10 years of relevant experience based on degree level
  • Degree in Computer Science or related field such as Cyber Security or Information Assurance
  • Expertise in identifying system vulnerabilities and attack techniques
  • Experience producing concise reports and briefings for technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Identify and assess vulnerabilities and threats to systems and applications
  • Travel OCONUS periodically; experience in red teaming essential
  • Utilize various intelligence sources to conduct security evaluations
  • Analyze vulnerabilities and threats to mission-critical operations
  • Collaborate with threat analysts for comprehensive threat assessments
  • Provide guidance on cryptographic techniques and countermeasure development
  • Design and evaluate encryption schemes for secure data transmission

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • PTO and 11 Paid Holidays
  • Generous 401(k) with a 6% Company Contribution
  • Professional Development Program
  • 100% Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Work Schedules
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

As a System Vulnerability Analyst on our team, you will: support the identification of vulnerabilities and attacks against specific systems. Analyze attack techniques and develop countermeasures. Produce formal and informal reports, and briefings relating to system vulnerability analysis.

Requirements:
  • Active TS/SCI clearance and Polygraph required
  • Minimum of (4) years of experience and a Doctoral degree or (6) years of relevant experience and a Master's degree or (8) years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree or (10) years of relevant experience and an Associate's degree required may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.
  • Degree must be in Computer Science or a related field (e.g., General Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Information Assurance, and Information Security)
  • Identify vulnerabilities of and attacks to the design and operation of a system (H/W, S/W, personnel, procedures, logistics, and physical security) by relating vulnerabilities and attacks to effects on operations and missions supported by those systems
  • Compare and contrast various system attack techniques and develop operationally effective countermeasures
  • Produce formal and informal reports, briefings, and perspectives of actual and potential attacks against the systems or missions being studied

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Identify vulnerabilities and cybersecurity threats to program, functions, products, applications and systems
  • OCONUS travel is periodically required - red team experience required.
  • Zero Trust experience to CNE, CNO, network infrastructure, architecture and hardening is a plus.
  • Leverage HUMINT, SIGINT, GEOINT, OSINT, and other information to assess vulnerabilities and conduct security evaluations
  • Analyze and characterize identified vulnerabilities and threats
  • Relate identified vulnerabilities and threats and the effects of the operations and missions supported by those systems
  • Compare and contrast various cryptographic attack techniques and develop operationally affective countermeasures
  • Provide formal and informal reports, briefings, and perspectives of actual and potential attacks
  • Collaborate with threat analysts to conduct comprehensive threat assessments of network cryptographic devise, components, and technologies
  • Use threat analysis and technical knowledge to provide security guidance and develop mitigations to threats and vulnerabilities
  • Ensure secure transmission by designing, evaluating, or modifying encryption schemes or algorithms.
  • Apply mathematical or computational methos and lines of reasoning
  • Perform security analysis, evaluation and guidance on the design and implementation of cryptographic and communication protocols


Benefits:

ANS offers excellent compensation along with a generous benefits package to include:
  • 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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