Armison Tech is a minority owned small business, established in 2012, located in the Northern Virginia area. We're a company predominantly focused on cyber security for our government customers yet our expertise in other areas include big data analytics, instructional design, information management, and computer network infrastructure. We invest in our employees careers by participating in cutting edge cyber security training and attending industry leading conferences. As a small business we offer flexibility and powerful benefits supporting our most important assets, our employees and their families.

Armison Tech is constantly searching for exceptionally qualified technology professionals who would make a great addition to our team. Our staff, just like our clients and the work we do, is what makes Armison Tech a truly effective partner. As we help each of our new employees make adjustments to our operational methods, we make sure every professional is able to handle the workload of each project by resolving any relevant concerns or issues they may have relating to this recent career shift.

Our hiring process seeks to accentuate the raw talent and skill-set of our team members. Along with the importance of experience and education, Armison Tech looks for the superior analytical and communication ability that separates our employees from what we’ve seen while working with some similar companies. Individuals we employ must have a demonstrated ability to excel in high-pressure situations which have a real impact on the modern world so we can continue to keep pace with the competition and the evolving fields of technology.

Currently we have an immediate need to add an experienced:

Cyber Security Analyst
Location: Chantilly, VA (on-site client environment)
Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Compensation: Competitive, Excellent Benefits

Only applicants with the active required security clearance and are U.S. Citizens will be reviewed.

As a Cyber Security Analyst, you will identify network vulnerabilities through detailed technical analysis, and participate in the development and operation of a "red team" infrastructure, that will create end-to-end plans to drive positive cybersecurity outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Must maintain active/current TS/SCI with a polygraph clearance.
Serve as an active team member and senior resource on a team of multiple stakeholders in disparate locations. Work across the team to build trust, and lead new self-developed initiatives
Research and develop end-to-end action plans to drive positive cybersecurity outcomes. Challenge assumptions and previous methods to ensure constant improvement.
Adopt an adversarial lens to identify security vulnerabilities and propose creative and appropriate solutions. Mock up systems prior to Red Team activities, and offer insights into the process.
Plan, prepare and execute tests of systems to evaluate results against specifications and requirements as well as analyze/report test results.
Perform assessments of systems and networks within the network environment or enclave and identify where those systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy. Measure effectiveness of defense-in-depth architecture against known vulnerabilities.
Establishes strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports obtaining certification and accreditation of systems.
Supports the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results, and preparation of required reports.
Periodically conducts a review of each system's audits and monitors corrective actions until all actions are closed.
Understand current attack vectors unique methods of exploitation of computer networks.
Provides guidance and leadership to less-experienced cybersecurity personnel.

Qualifications:

Must maintain active/current TS/SCI with a polygraph clearance.
Possess a related Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
5+ years of overall working experience in this domain.
Experience with cybersecurity issues across the globe, and the intricacies of malware.
Demonstrated experience with the cybersecurity documentation process, and keeping said documents up to date.
Thorough understanding of network protocols, the OSI model, and PCAP analysis.
Ability to write custom tools to automate simple tasks and to troubleshoot existing scripts.
Must know Python and be able to write and maintain novel, intricate scripts.
Previous experience manipulating large, ambiguous datasets to support observations that lead to actions by the larger team.

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Subject to the terms of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Armison Tech is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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