Apotheosis is harnessing commercial agility, innovation and talent and bringing it into the world of government contracting. We are dedicated to growing and retaining our staff. Our commitment to our customers and employees is founded on Trust, Integrity, Accountability, and honest communication. We think it is critical to invest in our employees through personal and professional development planning as well as offering competitive salaries, benefits and a culture built on transparency, collaboration, innovation, fun and giving back. Apotheosis means to reach your pinnacle and we can help you do that.

Apotheosis is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to join our team in the Springfield, Virginia area.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provides detection, identification, and reporting of possible cyber-attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse activities

• Characterizes and performs analysis of network traffic and system data to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to resources

• Performs security event and incident correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise

• Performs cyber incident triage to include determining scope, urgency, and potential impact;identify the specific vulnerability and make recommendations which enable expeditious remediation

• Tracks and documents cyber incidents from initial detection through final resolution

• Analyzes and assesses damage to the data / infrastructure as a result of cyber incidents

• Performs cyber incident trend analysis and reporting

• Hours: 24x7 Shift Work (4/10 shift schedule; hours dependent on location)

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: B.S. or equivalent experience in related field

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

• CSSP-IR certification required (CEH preferred)

• IAT Level II (GSEC, Security , SSCP, or CCNA-Security) certification required

• Proficient in Windows and Linux operating systems.

• Experience working in a Cybersecurity Operations Center environment desired

• Experience with COTS technologies used in a Cybersecurity Operations Center environment desired

• Working knowledge of current COTS Cybersecurity technologies.

• Working knowledge of database and operating system security.

• Understanding of latest security principles, techniques, and protocols.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously; coordinating resources and ensuring scheduled goals are met.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

• Ability to effectively interact with various levels of senior management is necessary.

• Ability to make decisions and resolve problems effectively – Seek out information and data to evaluate, prioritize and formulate best solution or practice.

• Must be able to multitask, work independently and as part of a team, share workloads, and deal with sudden shifts in project priorities.

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Must possess an active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time

• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer

• The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

• Must be able to detect information on a computer screen