Applied Network Solutions, Inc. (ANS) is a technology company with extensive experience solving difficult problems or issues within the network and cyber domains. Members of our team design and develop the next generation of enterprise networks creating solutions that protect our National assets, critical systems and our way of life. We are looking for thinkers, people want to be all they can be, dedicating themselves to the mission, while striving to create innovative solutions and real outcomes that will always exceed our customers and clients expectations. It’s a noble pursuit. 

ANS is looking for Cyber Operators to join our team of exceptional Cyber Security professionals. As a Cyber Security Operator you should have experience in testing, securing, operating, and the administration of network components including wireless technologies. On our team you will be become a subject matter expert for the IT network infrastructure; trained in both gaining and defending against physical and/or logical access to network components; experienced in detecting, replicating, and preventing adversary Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) on network infrastructure; managing, conducting, and providing expertise for all network operations supporting a Cyber Protection team.

• Utilize and support cutting edge cyber tools for the DoD to perform threat assessments by tracking and fixing exploits on information system assets
• Demonstrated administrative experience in computer and network operating systems including: Cisco, Juniper
• Develop/employ TTPs and methodologies regarding attack vector replication and forensic analysis
• Analysis, administration, testing and assessing security issues in architectures, firewalls, electronic data traffic, and network access
• Packet analysis using Wireshark, TCPDump, Splunk, Elk, Bro, etc
• Travel with trips varying in length, as dictated by the customer

Qualifications

• Basic communication methods, principles, and concepts (e.g. crypto, dual hubs, time multiplexers, etc.) that support the network infrastructure; capabilities and applications of network equipment including hubs, routers, switches, bridges, servers, transmission media, and related hardware
• IT security principles and methods, such as firewalls, DMZ, and encryption; local area and wide area networking principles and concepts including bandwidth management

Education

• Bachelors degree in related field with 5+ years of related experience, an additional 4 years of related work experience can be substituted for degree

Qualifications

• IAT Level III (CISSP, CASP, GCIH) - required
• CCNA, CCNA Security, CCDP, CCIE, CISA, GCIH- desired 

Clearance

• Active TS/SCI with ability to successfully complete polygraph

Applied Network Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.