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 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 Cybersecurity Assessor, CPVA (Pentesting & Vulnerability Assessments) on our team, you will: Conduct vulnerability and compliance inspections. Scan network(s) to identify active devises infrastructure devices, fingerprint applications/operating systems, identify vulnerabilities. Analyze results and manually verify findings. Capture artifacts as evidence for each exploitable vulnerability. Tell the story of how the vulnerability was exploited. Predict what the overall impact would be to a particular hosts or networks:

• Conduct vulnerability and compliance assessments on systems such as Microsoft Windows and UNIX based platforms
• Utilize your UNIX/LINUX fundamentals along with familiarity of UNIX/LINUX/Windows Command Line Interface (CLI).
• Demonstrated ability to methodically analyze problems and identify potential solutions
• Methodically analyze problems and identify potential solutions. Knowledgeable in common cyber threat terminology, methodologies, possess basic understanding of cyber incident and response, and related current events
• Assist customer with implementing policies and tactics, techniques, and procedures for conducting assessments

This is an opportunity for you to bring your ideas and unique perspective to our culture, you will help us ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

What You Have Accomplished:

• Five years of System Administrator experience (UNIX/Linux)
• Five years’ experience in working with and in a network systems security environment with a focus on network administration and security
• Ability to obtain a MCSA and UNIX/Linux and CSSP-Auditor (C|EH, CySA, CISA, GSNA) certification within 6 months of hire, if not currently certified
• Must complete customer pre-screen, skills assessment lab, pass customer training and certification program and remain mission ready qualified
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree and 2 years’ experience, Associates degree with 4 years’ experience or 6 years equivalent experience without a degree; degrees focused on engineering or applied science.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level 3 requirements (CASP, CISSP+, CISA, etc.)
• Active TS/SCI clearance

Benefits:

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

• Family Medical, Dental (w/adult orthodontia) and Vision coverage
• Pet Insurance
• 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.