Network Security System Analyst jobs in Texas

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.

As a System Vulnerability Analyst on our team, you will: support the identification of vulnerabilities and attacks against specific systems. Analyze attack techniques and develop countermeasures. Produce formal and informal reports, and briefings relating to system vulnerability analysis.

Requirements:

• Active TS/SCI clearance and Polygraph required
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience and a Doctoral degree or three (3) years of relevant experience and a Master’s degree or five (5) years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree or seven (7) 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

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Identify vulnerabilities and cybersecurity threats to program, functions, products, applications and systems
• 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 analysts to conduct comprehensive threat assessments of network cryptographic devise, components, and technologies
• Use threat analysis and technical knowledge to provide security guidance and develop mitigations to threats and vulnerabilities
• Ensure secure transmission by designing, evaluating, or modifying encryption schemes or algorithms.
• Apply mathematical or computational methos and lines of reasoning
• Perform security analysis, evaluation and guidance on the design and implementation of cryptographic and communication protocols

Requirements

Benefits:

ANS offers excellent compensation along with a generous benefits package to include:

• Family Medical, Dental (w/ adult orthodontia) and Vision coverage
• Pet Discount Program
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Maternity/ Paternity Leave
• Supplemental Military Leave Pay
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) plan with 6% Company Contribution
• Generous Professional Development Program
• 100% Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 100% Employer paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Whole Life Insurance
• Lucrative Referral Bonus Program
• Annual Allowance for ANS Swag
• Potential for Paid Overtime
• Flexible Work Schedules

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