host hostess

Yardbird Group

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 Deeply rooted in Southern hospitality,
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 stands as an iconic establishment celebrated by both James Beard and Bon App&eacute;tit. Cherished family recipes and genuine warmth are infused into every bite. From its inception in the vibrant heart of Miami Beach, Yardbird has captivated guests with its unapologetically indulgent cuisine and award-winning bourbon selections. Join our team and be part of a legacy that combines culinary excellence with heartfelt hospitality.
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   Enthusiastically welcome every guest at the door
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   Go above and beyond to accommodate guests&rsquo; special requests
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   Graciously say goodbye to all guests and extend an invitation to return to visit soon
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   Oversee daily restaurant reservations, pre-assign seating where necessary
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   Communicate with management regarding special orders, cake orders, and special requests &ndash; responsible for conveying all such information to management
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   Answer restaurant telephone courteously and efficiently
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   Escort guests to tables and assist in seating at tables; present menus and extend pleasantries
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   Work as a team, assist with all guests&rsquo; and employees&rsquo; needs and inquiries
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   Always maintain positive guest relations
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   Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction
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   Be familiar with all features and local attractions/activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately
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   Assist with managing the waitlist during busy times and provide accurate wait time estimates.
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   Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas
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   Maintain complete knowledge of scheduled daily activities and in-house groups, daily house count, table/seat/station numbers, proper table set ups, room capacity, hours of operation, price range and dress code of the restaurant
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   Prior experience in a hostess, front-of-house, or customer service role is preferred.
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   Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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   A friendly and approachable demeanor with a strong focus on guest satisfaction.
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   Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
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Host/Hostess

Emmy Squared

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Emmy Squared <b>Shaw</b> is seeking experienced <b>HOSTS</b> to join our team! Emmy Squared is a growing restaurant company that not only offers advancement opportunities, but a fun work environment, supportive leadership, competitive pay, health benefits for full time employees and delectable menu items you will be proud to serve our guests!<div></div><div><br>
Host Key Responsibilities:</div><ul><li>
To provide courteous, prompt service to our guests</li><li>
Answer incoming phone calls within a timely manner</li><li>
Seat guests by finding a clean, available table, pulling out chairs, and placing clean menu in front of guest.</li><li>
Adhere to seating guidelines to ensure equitable distribution amongst servers</li><li>
Greet guests when entering the restaurant with a pleasant smile and superior customer service.</li><li>
Assist with take our orders</li><li>
Monitor dining areas for seating availability, service, safety and well being of guests.</li><li>
Assist servers when needed.</li><li>
Thank every guest upon departure, invite them to return, and wish them a fond farewell</li><li>
Manage reservations; familiarity with Open Table, Resy and other reservations platforms.</li><li>
Successfully adhere to Emmy's Steps of Service</li><li>
Working knowledge of menu and beverage offerings</li><li>
Ability to communicate guest requests, including dietary restrictions, to culinary staff</li><li>
Perform opening and closing duties</li><li>
Help to maintain a clean and presentable work environment</li><li>
Maintain a positive, outgoing demeanor during service</li><li>
Be safety conscious to promote the safety of ones self, co-workers and guests at all times</li><li>
Adhere to company policy and procedures</li><li>
Perform other duties as assigned by management</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
Host Qualifications:</div><ul><li>
Prior host or other front of house experience in a high-volume restaurant operation</li><li>
Prior related experience requiring excellent customer service, cash handling, service recovery and problem-solving skills</li><li>
Strong written and verbal communication skills; computer proficiency required</li><li>
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing the needs of guests</li><li>
Ability to work cohesively with co-workers throughout the restaurant</li><li>
Possess a passion for hospitality and a love of the food &amp; beverage industry</li><li>
Ability to work a flexible schedule</li><li>
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull and place objects weighing up to 25 lbs. Requires frequent bending, reaching overhead, and twisting. Must be able to stand or walk for an extended period or for an entire work shift.</li></ul><div></div><div><i><br>
Emmy Squared/Pizza Loves Emily is an Equal Opportunity Employer and treats all applicants for employment equally based upon job-related qualifications and without regard to race, sex, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, disability, religion, political activity, or any other characteristic protected by law.</i></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Host

ROSETTA BAKERY

<p><b>Come work at a place you love!</b></p><p>Rosetta Bakery is a place where Nutella meets Bombolones, Brie cheese unites with our famous Filoncino, Almond milk immerses into a Cappuccino, and our heart is filled with love from our customers!</p><p>Rosetta currently has an opening for <b>Full-Time Front of the house team member (Server/Cashier/ Barista)</b> to join our team. We welcome anyone with an amazing customer service experience providing a welcoming environment to all our customers.</p><p><b>Skills necessary to be successful:</b></p><ul><li>Excellent communication skills, comfortable speaking directly with customers, and providing exceptional customer service.</li><li>Willing to go above and beyond to greet all customers upon entering and leaving the store and answer all their questions with a smile and positive attitude.</li><li>Good memorization skills to memorize menu items and fillings.</li><li>Attention to detail to make sure food display is always stocked and set up to Rosetta Bakery's guidelines.</li><li>Maintains a clean and sanitized work area and follows Rosetta Bakery's internal sanitational guidelines.</li><li>Follow opening or closing store guidelines</li><li>Cashier utilizing POS system, maintaining cash accuracy with receipts</li><li>Works as part of the team with both Front and Back of the house and provides support to other team members in their duties</li><li>Requires to work in a fast-paced environment, and stand for long periods of time.</li><li>Must be willing to adhere to Rosetta Bakery uniform policy</li><li>Additional duties may be assigned from time to time</li></ul><p><b>Schedule:</b></p><p>We currently have openings for Full-Time positions in both morning and afternoon shifts including weekends.</p><p><b>Locations:</b></p><p>815 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC 20006</p><p><b>Why work at Rosetta!</b></p><ul><li>Positive teamwork environment, where everyone is welcome!</li><li>Doing the best in everything we do, providing a top-notch experience not only to our customers but also our team members.</li><li>Management presence and open-door policy, treating everyone with dignity and respect.</li><li>30/60/90/180 day evaluation to performance review, (possibility of increase).</li><li>Quarterly bonus to Front of the House team, based on achieving and exceeding sales goals.</li><li>Accrual of 40 hours of vacation time upon completion of 1 year, you begin to accrue time on 1 week, can use accrued time upon completion of 180 days of employment with 2 week notice provided.</li><li>Weekly pay via direct deposit</li><li>Immediate interview upon resume submission</li><li>Meal plan available for all, discount on your favorite Rosetta treats!</li></ul><p>Rosetta is An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V &amp; Drug-Free Workplace.</p><p>Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.</p><p>Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Disability insurance</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Paid training</li><li>Referral program</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Restaurant type:</p><ul><li>Bakery</li><li>Coffee shop</li></ul><p>Shift:</p><ul><li>8 hour shift</li><li>Morning shift</li><li>Afternoon shift</li></ul><p>Weekly day range:</p><ul><li>Weekend availability</li></ul><p>Language:</p><ul><li>English (Required)</li></ul><p>Shift availability:</p><ul><li>Day Shift (Required)</li><li>Night Shift (Required)</li></ul><p>Work Location: One location</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: From $18.00 per hour</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Paid training</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Shift:</p><ul><li>8 hour shift</li><li>Evening shift</li><li>Morning shift</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Food handling: 1 year (Preferred)</li><li>Cashiering: 1 year (Preferred)</li><li>Coffee Making: 1 year (Preferred)</li><li>Customer Relations: 1 year (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Language:</p><ul><li>English (Required)</li></ul><p>License/Certification:</p><ul><li>Food Handler Certification (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Shift availability:</p><ul><li>Day Shift (Preferred)</li><li>Night Shift (Required)</li></ul><p>Ability to Commute:</p><ul><li>Washington, DC 20006 (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Server/Cashier/Barista/Busser

Blackwood Associates Inc

<div><div><div><b>Job Description</b></div><div><div><br>
Are you crazy organized, love attention to detail and making sure Executives stay on top of their game? Do you thrive in a fast-growing, culture-first environment? Then we have a home for you at Blackwood!</div><div></div><div><br>
The President and Owner of Blackwood is seeking an Executive Assistant to support continued scaling of the business with the goal of enabling more frequent and consistent industry interaction. This individual will own and help manage the rhythm of the business in close partnership with the senior executives, including agenda management, notes, logistics, and follow-ups. Primary responsibilities include schedule coordination, domestic travel planning, and general administration related to executive activities.</div><div></div><div><br>
In addition to core EA responsibilities, this individual will have oversight of the Blackwood Innovation Center (122 Severn Ave. Annapolis, MD 21403) and should expect to be in the office 3+ days/week. This space is designed to host collaborative sessions and offers a variety of workspaces and technology-enabled environments for intermittent usage by Blackwood employees and partners. Facility Management, stocking of supplies, and occasional hosting of external parties is part of the job.</div><div></div><div><br>
This position demands an individual with lots of initiative and the ability to learn quickly. You should expect to manage internal and external relationships and possess superb communication skills. This is an ideal position for a talented, career EA who works well under pressure, is a self-starter and is passionate about delivering strategic value in a dynamic, fast-moving, collaborative environment.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
RESPONSIBILITIES:</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
EA Responsibilities:</b></div><div><ul><li>
For the President &amp; Owner<ul><li>
Coordination of all Internal and External Meetings</li><li>
Oversight of Customer Executive Meeting Cadence</li><li>
Attendance and Participation in Staff Meetings</li><li>
Creation and Maintenance of Corporate Calendar</li><li>
Assistance with Executive Communications (Direct + Social Media)</li><li>
Liaison for relaying and exchanging information with assigned Executives.</li><li>
Domestic Travel, Expenses, and Scheduling</li></ul></li><li>
Assisting with external meeting scheduling for COO | CTO | CFO</li><li>
Assisting with complicated travel for COO | CTO | CFO</li><li>
Assisting with expenses as available for COO | CTO | CFO</li><li>
Additional Projects as Requested by President</li></ul></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Facilities Manager Responsibilities:</b></div><div><ul><li>
Blackwood Innovation Center Coordination<ul><li>
Facility Management Companies (Cleaning, Repairs &amp; Upgrades)</li></ul></li><li>
Facility Supplies Stocking (Coffee Bar, Drinks, Paper Products)</li><li>
Physical Presence (In office 3+ Days/Week)</li></ul></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><b><br>
Basic Qualifications</b></div><div><br>
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.</li><li>
Experience supporting a Sales organization is highly desirable.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><b><br>
Additional Qualifications</b></div><div><br>
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You are an incredibly bright, high-energy individual, with a passion to learn and contribute.</li><li>
You are outgoing with strong relationship management skills to build a personal network throughout the company and industry.</li><li>
You are a people person and work across the organization with employees of all levels and in all departments.</li><li>
You have a minimum of 7 years&rsquo; work experience in the capacity of an Executive Assistant supporting multiple senior executives.</li><li>
You are willing to work 3+ Days/Week from the office and travel as needed (up to 10%).</li><li>
You are comfortable with frequent access to confidential information and ability to exercise extreme discretion.</li><li>
You quickly learn and follow organizational policies, practices, and operations.</li><li>
You have killer Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Calendaring skills.</li><li>
You have excellent written and verbal communication skills along with strong editing skills.</li><li>
You are detail oriented and have deep experience performing administrative work that requires analysis, initiative, discretion, and independent judgment.</li><li>
You have demonstrated ability to continuously acquire new competencies and are willing to be flexible in response to changing priorities and needs.</li><li>
You work independently with the ability to prioritize long task lists and meet deadlines with little direction in an often highly ambiguous environment.</li></ul></div></div></div>

Executive Assistant & Facilities Manager

Kentro

<div>Overview:
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Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro, where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers' missions, fostering professional growth, and making a positive impact on our communities.<br>
</div><div></div><div>By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones.</div><div></div><div><br>
Kentro is hiring an Internal Communications Manager who will be responsible for developing, managing, and executing internal communications strategies that inform and engage Kentro employees at all levels. This position owns the production of recurring internal communications products, supports leadership communications, and ensures consistent messaging and brand standards across all internal channels. The role requires strong writing and design skills, proficiency in multimedia production, and the ability to translate complex information into clear, accessible content for a diverse workforce.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Location: Hybrid in McLean, VA.</b></div>
Responsibilities:
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Content Production &amp; Distribution</b></div><ul><li>
Develop and produce the weekly and monthly internal newsletters, including writing, editing, layout, and visual design.</li><li>
Manage digital signage content throughout Kentro's headquarters, ensuring displays are current, accurate, and aligned with brand standards.</li><li>
Produce and edit internal video content for use across communications channels, including newsletters, company events, and the intranet. Manage all phases of production from scripting through final delivery.</li><li>
Translate complex and technical subject matter into clear, concise content appropriate for employees across varying levels of technical expertise.</li></ul><div><b>
Leadership &amp; Executive Communications</b></div><ul><li>
Support recurring leadership communications touchpoints, including the monthly leadership call and bi-annual All Hands meeting. Responsibilities include agenda development, content writing, presentation support, and post-event recap communications.</li><li>
Provide presentation formatting and design support for executive and organizational deliverables, ensuring materials are polished and brand-compliant.</li><li>
Identify communications risks and develop proactive messaging strategies around sensitive topics, change management, and high-stakes organizational matters in coordination with Human Resources, Quality, and leadership committee.</li></ul><div><b>
Events &amp; Meeting Support</b></div><ul><li>
Coordinate the planning and execution of company-wide meetings and events, including All Hands productions, town halls, and other all-staff gatherings.</li><li>
Provide facilitation and run-of-show support for events involving all staff and senior leadership.</li></ul><div><b>
Brand Stewardship &amp; Standards</b></div><ul><li>
Maintain consistency in voice, tone, visual identity, and messaging standards across all internal communications channels and materials.</li><li>
Develop and maintain standard templates and channel-specific writing guidelines to enable teams to self-serve on communications needs.</li><li>
Collaborate with external communications to ensure alignment between internal and external messaging.</li></ul><div><b>
Cross-Functional Partnership</b></div><ul><li>
Advise staff and leadership on the appropriate use of Kentro's communications tools and platforms.</li><li>
Partner with cross-functional teams to support employee and customer experience initiatives through strategic communications.</li><li>
Build and grow Kentro's internal communications function, influencing stakeholders and driving adoption of communication best practices across the organization.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
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Education</b></div><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field required.</li></ul><div><b>
Experience</b></div><ul><li>
5&ndash;7 years of progressive experience in internal communications, corporate communications, or a closely related field.</li><li>
Experience facilitating or supporting large-scale company-wide meetings and events, including those involving senior leadership.</li><li>
Experience in the government contracting (GovCon) industry a plus.</li><li>
Experience developing and delivering communications for a geographically dispersed workforce across remote, hybrid, and onsite work environments.</li></ul><div><b>
Skills &amp; Competencies</b></div><ul><li>
Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams.</li><li>
Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Premiere Pro.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to produce and edit professional video content.</li><li>
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with the ability to adapt tone and style across channels and audiences.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to assess communications risk and develop proactive messaging strategies around sensitive topics.</li><li>
Strong design sensibility with a keen eye for brand consistency across formats and platforms.</li><li>
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and deadlines.</li><li>
Ability to anticipate communication needs and align messaging with organizational goals and culture.</li><li>
Strong awareness of tone and ability to communicate concisely and empathetically, especially during periods of change.</li></ul>
Benefits:
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The Company</b></div><div>
We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let&rsquo;s solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.</div><div></div><div><br>
We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015), two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC) and CMMC Level 2 Certification.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Industry Recognition</b></div><div>
Growth | Inc 5000&rsquo;s Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.</div><div>
Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner &ndash; Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor&rsquo;s HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Benefits</b></div><div>
We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more. We invest in our employees &ndash; Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development. Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.</div><div>
We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities &ndash; virtual and in-person &ndash; e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness &amp; wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Commitment Equal Opportunity Employment &amp; VEVRAA
</b></div><div>Kentro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.</div><div>
Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.</div><div>
As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting, hiring, and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.</div><div>
We encourage protected veterans to self-identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility.</div><div>
Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees, including protected veterans, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
How to Apply</b></div><div>
To apply to Kentro Positions- Please click on the job link and then click the blue &ldquo;Apply&rdquo; button at the top right of Job Description. Please upload your resume and complete all the application steps. You must fully submit the application for Kentro to consider you for a position. If you need alternative application methods, please email careers@kentro.us and request assistance.</div><div><br>
</div><div><b>Accommodations</b></div><div>
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email careers@kentro.us.
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Internal Communications Manager

CRITICAL SOLUTIONS

<div><p><b>Tier 1 Cyber Network Defense Analyst - Shift Schedule (w/ active TS)</b></p><p>
Location: Washington, DC
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Full-time, Hybrid
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Clearance: TS/SCI
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Shift Schedule: Day Shift 7am - 7pm ET<br>
Salary Range: $58,000 - $74,000</p><p></p><p><b><br>
JOB DESCRIPTION</b></p><p>
Critical Solutions has an immediate opening for a Tier 1 Cyber Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) to support our federal customer in Washington, DC.
</p><p>The Tier 1 Cyber Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) will be part of a team that provides security operations center (SOC) support, cyber analysis, application development, and a 24x7x365 support staff. Candidates must have the ability to work non-core hours, if necessary.</p><p>
Duties include network security monitoring and detection. Proactively searching for threats. Inspect traffic for anomalies and new malware patterns. Investigate and analyze logs. Provide analysis and response to alerts, and document activity in SOC investigations and Security Event Notifications (SENs).</p><p></p><p><br>
PRIMARY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</p><ul><li>
Utilize a SIEM for enterprise monitoring and detection</li><li>
Create Security Event Notifications to document investigation findings</li><li>
Perform critical thinking and analysis to investigate cyber security alerts</li><li>
Analyze network traffic using enterprise tools (e.g. Full PCAP, Firewall, Proxy logs, IDS logs, etc)</li><li>
Collaborate with team members to analyze an alert or a threat</li><li>
Stay up to date with latest threats</li><li>
Monitor shared email box for notifications and requests</li><li>
Utilize OSINT to aid in their investigation</li><li>
Contribute to content tuning requests</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</p><ul><li><b>
Active TS/SCI</b> and must be able to obtain and maintain an Entry on Duty (EOD) clearance</li><li>
must have the ability to work non-core hours, if necessary.</li><li>
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field AND a minimum of two (2) years professional experience in the areas listed below:<ul><li>
Network Administration</li><li>
Unix/Linux Administration</li><li>
Software engineering</li><li>
Software development</li><li>
Systems administration</li><li>
Help desk/IT support</li></ul></li><li>
The ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual in pursuit of a career in cyber security.</li><li>
Familiarity with a SOC's purpose and role within an organization</li><li>
General understanding of common network ports and protocols (e.g. TCP/UDP, HTTP, ICMP, DNS, SMTP, etc)</li><li>
Familiarity with network topologies and network security device functions (e.g. Firewall, IDS/IPS, Proxy, DNS, etc).</li><li>
Familiarity with packet analysis tools such as Wireshark</li><li>
Able to perform critical thinking and analysis to investigate cyber security alerts</li><li>
Familiarity with common malware and attack vectors</li><li>
Familiarity with Windows operating systems and standard OS logging</li><li>
Familiarity with Antivirus, DLP, and host based firewalls</li><li>
Must have one of the following certifications: A+ CE, CCNA-Security, CND, Network+ CE, SSCP, Security+, CySA+</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:</p><ul><li>
Familiar with SOC methodologies and processes</li><li>
Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g. Python, Powershell, Javascript, VBS etc)</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
SHIFT SCHEDULE:</p><p>
Shift schedule will be determine at the time of the start date</p><ul><li>
Day Shift Front: 7am - 7pm ET, Sunday - Tuesday and every other Wednesday (8hr shift)</li><li>
Day Shift Back: 7am - 7pm ET, Thursday - Saturday and every other Wednesday (8hr shift)</li><li>
Must have the ability to work non-core hours, if necessary.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
LOCATION:</p><ul><li><b>
This is a hybrid role with expectations of being on the client site most days.</b></li><li>
Must be willing and able to commute to Washington, DC</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:</b></p><p><b>
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:</b> <b>Must possess an active DoD Top Secret Clearance</b>. In addition, selected candidate must undergo background investigation (BI) and finger printing by the federal agency and successfully pass the preceding to qualify for the position. US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED</p><p><b>
CRITICAL SOLUTIONS PAY AND BENEFITS</b>:
</p><p>Salary range $58,000 - $74,000. The salary range for this position represent the typical salary range for this job level and this does not guarantee a specific salary. Compensation is based upon multiple factors such as responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, certifications, and other requirements.</p><p>
BENEFIT SNAPSHOT: 100% premium coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance, 401K matching, Flexible Time Off (PTO/Holidays), Higher Education/Training Reimbursement, and more</p></div>

T1 Cyber Network Defense Analyst – Day Shift (w/ active TS)

Amtrak

<div><p><b>Your success is a train ride away!</b></p><p>
As we move America&rsquo;s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
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Our values of &lsquo;Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First&rsquo; are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, &lsquo;Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety &amp; Security&rsquo; are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.</p><p></p><p><br>
The <b>Principal Cyber Threat Incident Response Analyst </b>will play a critical role within the Amtrak Cyber Fusion Center. In this role, you will support a digital forensic cyber incident response team to effectively respond to and recovering from cybersecurity incidents. You will execute the cyber incident response plan, response playbooks, and will ensuring timely resolution of security breaches</p><p><b>
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:</b></p><ul><li>
As a Principal Cyber Threat Incident Response Analyst, you will provide industry-leading cyber incident response supporting the Cyber Fusion Center mission to effectively detect and respond to threats and reduce the overall impact of business risk before, during, and after an incident</li><li>
You will be able to resolve security incidents quickly, effectively and at scale with complete incident response including investigation, containment to support effective remediation, and crisis management</li><li>
In this role, you will technically navigate critical and high-profile incidents, performing digital forensic and incident response analysis with support from threat hunting, and malware triage analysts</li><li>
Support Amtrak-wide cyber incident response engagements, examine cloud, endpoint, and network-based sources of evidence</li><li>
Recognize and codify attacker Tools, Tactics, and Procedures (TTPs) and Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) that can be applied to current and future investigations</li><li>
Both IT and OT Network analsis and forencis</li><li>
Experience handlig Malware and Malicious Code Reverse Engineering, Malware Analysis, Memory Analysis, Fileless Malware Analysis and Nation state actor malware investigations</li><li>
Build scripts, tools, or methodologies to enhance Amtrak&rsquo;s incident investigation processes</li><li>
Conduct host forensics, network forensics, log analysis, and malware triage in support of incident response investigations</li><li>
Support Cyber Incident Exercises, Tabletops, and Cyber Incident Management Response Team with business leaders, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.</li><li>
Support with Crisis Management, Emergency Management, Incident Response, Legal and OIG teams to conduct and coordinate on Cyber Incident Response Activities.</li><li>
Preferred knowledge and familiarity with Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Controls Systems (ICS) or Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems but not required.</li><li>
Cybersecurity certifications, courses, or hands-on experience with some of the following:<ul><li><div><ul><li>
Advanced Threat Detection</li><li>
Hacker tools, techniques</li><li>
Penetration Testing, Exploit Writing, and Ethical Hacking</li><li>
Offensive Security, Security Operations, Web Application Testing, or Cloud Security</li><li>
Reverse-Malware Engineering</li><li>
Digital Forensics and Incident Response</li><li>
PowerShell, JavaScript and Python</li><li>
Relevant certifications including GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Certified Incident Response Handler (GCFA) or similar</li><li>
Experience with using SIEM systems, network security tools, and log analysis tools</li><li>
Experience with cyber incident response</li><li>
Experience with Mitre ATT&amp;CK framework</li><li>
Experience with threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and security incident response</li></ul></div></li></ul></li><li>
Regularly participate in tabletop exercises designed to identify gaps, improve skills, enhance communication, and engage with stakeholders.</li><li>
Review technical reports from vulnerability and penetration testing assessments, as well as results from tabletop exercise to identify potential future incidents.</li><li>
Develop, refine, recommend, and maintain playbooks, policies, and procedures to ensure alignment to industry best practices.</li></ul><p><b>
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related technical field plus 7-10 years of relevant experience is required.</li></ul><p><b>
Experience on one or the combination of the below to satisfy education and experience requirements:</b></p><ul><li><div><ul><li><div><ul><li><b>
Incident Response</b></li><li>
Vulnerability Management</li><li><b>
Digital Forensics</b></li><li><b>
Malware and Malicious Code Reverse Engineering</b></li><li><b>
Malware Analysis</b></li><li><b>
Memory Analysis</b></li><li><b>
Fileless Malware Analysis
</b></li><li><b>Nation state actor malware investigations</b></li><li>
Network or Cloud Security</li><li>
Penetration Testing</li></ul></div></li></ul></div></li></ul><p><b>
One incident response centric certification:</b></p><ul><li><div><ul><li><div><ul><li>
GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)</li><li>
GIAC Response and Industrial Defense (GRID)</li><li>
GIAC Battlefield Forensics and Acquisition (GBFA)</li><li>
GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE)</li><li>
GIAC Advanced Smartphone Forensics</li><li>
GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)</li><li>
GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA)</li><li>
GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM)</li><li>
EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (E|CIH)</li><li>
eLearnSecurity Incident Handling &amp; Response Professional (IHRP)</li><li>
SEI Computer Security Incident Handler (CSIH)</li><li>
NICCS Certified Incident Handler Engineer (CIHE)</li></ul></div></li></ul></div></li></ul><p><b>
In depth understanding of threats, vulnerabilities and principals of incident response and chain of custody.</b></p><ul><li><b>
Hands on experience with forensics tools and log correlation.</b></li><li>
Ability to think like an attacker and hunt within the security tool stack.</li><li>
Ability to incorporate the MITRE ATT&amp;CK Framework in everyday processes.</li></ul><p><b>
 </b><b>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:</b></p><ul><li>
Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Digital Forensics, Computer Science, or equivalent technical field</li><li>
10+ years of experience within the cybersecurity field</li><li>
Basic knowledge of Operation Technology (OT), SCADA, HVAC and/or IoT</li></ul><p><b>
Two or more incident response centric certifications:</b></p><ul><li><div><ul><li><div><ul><li>
GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)</li><li>
GIAC Response and Industrial Defense (GRID)</li><li>
GIAC Battlefield Forensics and Acquisition (GBFA)</li><li>
GIAC Advanced Smartphone Forensics</li><li>
GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)</li><li>
GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA)</li><li>
GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM)</li><li>
EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (E|CIH)</li><li>
SEI Computer Security Incident Handler (CSIH)</li><li>
NICCS Certified Incident Handler Engineer (CIHE)</li><li>
eLearnSecurity Incident Handling &amp; Response Professional (IHRP)</li><li>
GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE)</li></ul></div></li></ul></div></li></ul><p><b>
WORK ENVIRONMENT:</b></p><ul><li>
Amtrak offers several options for a working environment including 100% remote, on-site, and/or a hybrid schedule.</li><li>
This is a position that requires off-hours work and on-call participation.</li><li>
Please note your headquarters office may be in any one of Amtrak&rsquo;s locations across the United States. The ability and willingness to travel up to 30% to other office locations is required.</li></ul><p><b>
COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:</b><br>
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.</p><p>
The salary/hourly range is $124,600-$161,352, Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, internal equity, etc. Depending on an employee&rsquo;s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee&rsquo;s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.</p><p>
The salary/hourly range is $124,600.00 &ndash; $161,352.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee&rsquo;s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee&rsquo;s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Requisition ID:</b>166157</p><p><b>
Work Arrangement:</b>06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
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<b>Relocation Offered:</b>No
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<b>Travel Requirements:</b>Up to 25%</p><p><b>
You power our progress through your performance.</b></p><p>
We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.</p><p><br>
Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.</p><p>
Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.</p><p><br>
In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR &sect; 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.</p><p></p><p><br>
In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. &sect;1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.</p><p><br>
Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.</p><p><br>
Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.</p></div>

Principal Incident Response Analyst (Digital Forensics)- 90406800 - Remote

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