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Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$125,000 - $150,000
IT - Security
Colorado Springs, CO (On-Site/Office)•Huntsville, AL (On-Site/Office)
The Mid-Level Cyber Threat Emulation Analyst supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:
· Perform Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO)/Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) duties outlined in Evaluator Scoring Metrics (ESM).
· Perform cybersecurity duties on customer networks (proactively and reactively) to improve enterprise-wide security posture.
· Analyze correlated assets, threat, and vulnerability data against known adversary exploits and techniques to determine impact and improve network defensive posture.
· Support the development, establishment, review and update of DCO procedures, processes, manuals, and other documentation.
· Measures effectiveness of defense-in-depth architecture against known vulnerabilities.
· Generate vulnerability assessment reports for customers and escalate for further review.
· Support Incident Response across the enterprise IAW DoD regulations and instructions.
· Lead cyber events and incident investigations from start to conclusion, to include gathering data, analysis, and reporting. · Assist in developing an Exploitation Analyst training plan by instructing, evaluating, and mentoring junior, mid, and senior analysts.
· Receive, review, and implement directed Higher Headquarters Tasking Orders (HHQ) and/or Fragmentary Orders weekly.
· Perform Cyber Threat Emulation (CTE) actions with Automated Security Validation toolset as directed by HHQ · Execute CTE actions within the approved network zones with the specific adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) documented in each engagement to assess toolset detection and alerting.
· Create custom dashboards and reports to communicate post engagement analysis of each CTE engagement, including identified vulnerabilities, recommended remediation steps, assessment of the system's security posture, and incident response to government within a specified amount of time after completion of engagement.
· Draft and submit Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs) to remediate issues found in report finding during CTE actions. · Collaborate with the Cyberspace Domain Awareness (CDA) to develop evaluation criteria and methodologies aligned with HHQ inspection requirements and industry best practices.
Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.
Qualifications - External Basic Requirements:
· Must have 6, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience · Must have 4 years of combined experience with: o Performing manual or automated penetration test in an enterprise environment
o Practical experience with vulnerability assessment, cybersecurity frameworks, or conducting risk assessments o Experience performing the full life cycle of incident response and enterprise-level monitoring
· Must have 1 year experience in management or leadership in a team environment
· Must have a current DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification with Continuing Education (CE) - (CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP)
· Must have, or obtain within 6 months of start date, a PenTest+ certification
· Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Desired Requirements:
· Have a Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related field
· Have experience with Cyber Threat Emulation tools, policies, and procedures
· Have experience operating custom software on top of a Linux platform
· Have experience with security analysis and solutions in a WAN/LAN environment to include Routers, Switches, Network Devices, and Operating Systems (e.g., Windows, and Linux)
· Have experience with other Security Operations Centers (SOC)/DCO tools/applications, such as Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems / Intrusion Prevention Systems, Network Security Manager, Bluecoat, Barracuda, etc.
· Have experience performing security compliance scans across a WAN (ACAS/Nessus preferred)
· Have a background in configuration, troubleshooting, and deployment of host-based security (ESS preferred)
· Be able to mentor and train personnel in an evolving, high-paced environment
· Be familiar with DoD Security Operations Centers (SOC) (aka CSSP)
· Be familiar with DCO/Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP)-guiding security policies and procedures · Have an active DoD Top Secret clearance
This position is expected to pay $120,000 - $132,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things that you care about. Your health. Your wellbeing. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave.
US EEO Statement
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.
· Perform Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO)/Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) duties outlined in Evaluator Scoring Metrics (ESM).
· Perform cybersecurity duties on customer networks (proactively and reactively) to improve enterprise-wide security posture.
· Analyze correlated assets, threat, and vulnerability data against known adversary exploits and techniques to determine impact and improve network defensive posture.
· Support the development, establishment, review and update of DCO procedures, processes, manuals, and other documentation.
· Measures effectiveness of defense-in-depth architecture against known vulnerabilities.
· Generate vulnerability assessment reports for customers and escalate for further review.
· Support Incident Response across the enterprise IAW DoD regulations and instructions.
· Lead cyber events and incident investigations from start to conclusion, to include gathering data, analysis, and reporting. · Assist in developing an Exploitation Analyst training plan by instructing, evaluating, and mentoring junior, mid, and senior analysts.
· Receive, review, and implement directed Higher Headquarters Tasking Orders (HHQ) and/or Fragmentary Orders weekly.
· Perform Cyber Threat Emulation (CTE) actions with Automated Security Validation toolset as directed by HHQ · Execute CTE actions within the approved network zones with the specific adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) documented in each engagement to assess toolset detection and alerting.
· Create custom dashboards and reports to communicate post engagement analysis of each CTE engagement, including identified vulnerabilities, recommended remediation steps, assessment of the system's security posture, and incident response to government within a specified amount of time after completion of engagement.
· Draft and submit Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs) to remediate issues found in report finding during CTE actions. · Collaborate with the Cyberspace Domain Awareness (CDA) to develop evaluation criteria and methodologies aligned with HHQ inspection requirements and industry best practices.
Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.
Qualifications - External Basic Requirements:
· Must have 6, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience · Must have 4 years of combined experience with: o Performing manual or automated penetration test in an enterprise environment
o Practical experience with vulnerability assessment, cybersecurity frameworks, or conducting risk assessments o Experience performing the full life cycle of incident response and enterprise-level monitoring
· Must have 1 year experience in management or leadership in a team environment
· Must have a current DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification with Continuing Education (CE) - (CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP)
· Must have, or obtain within 6 months of start date, a PenTest+ certification
· Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Desired Requirements:
· Have a Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related field
· Have experience with Cyber Threat Emulation tools, policies, and procedures
· Have experience operating custom software on top of a Linux platform
· Have experience with security analysis and solutions in a WAN/LAN environment to include Routers, Switches, Network Devices, and Operating Systems (e.g., Windows, and Linux)
· Have experience with other Security Operations Centers (SOC)/DCO tools/applications, such as Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems / Intrusion Prevention Systems, Network Security Manager, Bluecoat, Barracuda, etc.
· Have experience performing security compliance scans across a WAN (ACAS/Nessus preferred)
· Have a background in configuration, troubleshooting, and deployment of host-based security (ESS preferred)
· Be able to mentor and train personnel in an evolving, high-paced environment
· Be familiar with DoD Security Operations Centers (SOC) (aka CSSP)
· Be familiar with DCO/Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP)-guiding security policies and procedures · Have an active DoD Top Secret clearance
This position is expected to pay $120,000 - $132,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things that you care about. Your health. Your wellbeing. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave.
US EEO Statement
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.
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