System Vulnerability Analyst

Apply Job Type Full-time Description Who we are: 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. What we do: 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. Why ANS: 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. ANS is seeking a System Vulnerability Analyst to join our team in Annapolis Junction, MD. 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 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…