Job Description

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

ANSER is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to support the Department of Defense (DoD) in cybersecurity operations and the implementation of information system security and related policies. In this role you will identify security risks, threats, and vulnerabilities of networks, systems, applications, and new technology initiatives and recommend mitigation measures

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Provide cybersecurity operations expertise to implement, sustain, and mature the organization's security posture in alignment with DoD Zero Trust (ZT) and Continuous Monitoring strategies
• Implement and sustain Data Loss Management (DLM) and Digital Rights Management (DRM) policies
• Manage and optimize the organization’s Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform (e.g., CrowdStrike)
• Provide incident response support including event/incident log analysis and after-action reporting to provide recommendations to help prevent the incident from re-occurring
• Support cyber defense activities to include making recommendations regarding Indicators of Compromise (IOC), malicious cyber activity, and the overall security posture of the networks

Required Qualifications:

• Active Secret security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, engineering, or a related technical discipline OR any Bachelor’s degree and cyber related certification of CISSP or higher
• 5 or more years of experience designing, developing, implementing, or recommending cybersecurity control solutions that ensure protection of information and systems

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.