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<div><div>ECS is seeking a <b><i>Cyber Defense Analyst - Senior </i></b>to work in our <b><i>Washington, DC </i></b>office. <b>Please Note:</b><b> This position is contingent upon additional funding.</b>
</div><p></p><p>ECS Federal is a rapidly growing information security and information technology company in Washington, DC. We are looking to hire a <b>Senior Cyber Defense Analyst</b> to support a full range of cyber security services on a long-term contract in <b>Washington DC</b>. The position is full time/permanent and will support a US Government civilian agency. The position is available immediately upon finding a qualified candidate with the appropriate background clearance.</p>
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</p><p><b>Job Requirements:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail</li>
<li>Ability to interpret the information collected by network tools (e.g. Nslookup, Ping, and Traceroute).</li>
<li>Ability to conduct independent analysis with minimal assistance on events generated by SIEM and individual security tools.</li>
<li>Ability to create custom detection rules to query log data for indicators of compromise.</li>
<li>Experience conducting security event analysis from beginning to end and determining root cause.</li>
<li>Experience creating and reviewing standard operating procedures with minimal supervision and oversight.</li>
<li>Ability to mentor junior personnel and provide guidance on analysis that may exceed the capabilities of junior analysts.</li>
<li>Knowledge of host/network access control mechanisms (e.g., access control list, capabilities lists).</li>
<li>Knowledge of vulnerability information dissemination sources (e.g., alerts, advisories, errata, and bulletins).</li>
<li>Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies.</li>
<li>Knowledge of incident categories, incident responses, and timelines for responses.</li>
<li>Knowledge of front-end collection systems, including traffic collection, filtering, and selection.</li>
<li>Experience with system administration, network, and operating system hardening techniques.</li>
<li>Knowledge of cyber defense and information security policies, procedures, and regulations.</li>
<li>Knowledge of the common attack vectors on the network layer.</li>
<li>Knowledge of different classes of attacks (e.g., passive, active, insider, close-in, distribution attacks).</li>
<li>In-depth understanding of cyber attackers (e.g., script kiddies, insider threat, non-nation state sponsored, and nation sponsored).</li>
<li>Knowledge of various types of network communication (e.g., LAN, WAN, MAN, WLAN, WWAN).</li>
<li>Knowledge of file extensions (e.g., .dll, .bat, .zip, .pcap, .gzip).</li>
<li>Knowledge of front-end collection systems, including traffic collection, filtering, and selection</li>
<li>Develop content for cyber defense tools.</li>
<li>Characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources.</li>
<li>Coordinate with enterprise-wide cyber defense staff to validate network alerts.</li>
<li>Ensure that cybersecurity-enabled products or other compensating security control technologies reduce identified risk to an acceptable level.</li>
<li>Document and escalate incidents (including event's history, status, and potential impact for further action) that may cause ongoing and immediate impact to the environment.</li>
<li>Perform cyber defense trend analysis and reporting.</li>
<li>Perform event correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise to gain situational awareness and determine the effectiveness of an observed attack.</li>
<li>Perform security reviews and identify security gaps in security architecture resulting in recommendations for inclusion in the risk mitigation strategy.</li>
<li>Identify and analyze anomalies in network traffic using metadata.</li>
<li>Conduct research, analysis, and correlation across a wide variety of all source data sets (indications and warnings).</li>
<li>Validate intrusion detection system (IDS) alerts against network traffic using packet analysis tools.</li>
</ul>
<p></p><p>*6+ years of relevant work experience required*</p>
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</p><p><i>Salary Range: $107,000 - $124,000</i></p>
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General Description of Benefits</i></p>
Requirements:
<ul><li><b><i>Bachelors degree or higher</i></b></li>
<li>6+ years' experience in Network/data analysis, packet capture analysis, malware detection, custom intrusion signature development, advanced information assurance</li>
<li>Certifications addressing incident handling (identification, overview, and preparation) buffer overflow, client attacks, covering tacks (networks, systems), denial of service attaches, incident handing (containment, eradication, recovery, and lessons learned), network attacks, password attacks, reconnaissance, scanning (discovery and mapping, techniques and defense), session hijacking and cache poisoning, techniques for maintaining access, web applications attacks, worms, bots, and bot-nets</li>
<li><b><i>Active TS/SCI clearance</i></b></li>
</ul>
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Req Benefits:
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Cyber Defense Analyst - Senior

<div><p>ECS is seeking a <b><i>Cyber Defense Threat Hunt and Forensics Analysts Sr. </i></b>to work in our <b><i>Washington, DC </i></b>office. <b>Please Note:</b><b> This position is contingent upon additional funding.</b></p>
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<li>Identify threat tactics, methodologies, gaps, and shortfalls aligned with the MITRE ATT&amp;CK Framework and the Azure Threat Research Matrix (ATRM).</li>
<li>Perform Hypothesis-based or Intelligence-based Cyber Threat Hunts to identify threats and risks within environments.</li>
<li>Use cloud-native techniques and methods to identify and create threat detections for automated response activities.</li>
<li>Use Agile methodology to organize intelligence, hunts and project status.</li>
<li>Be able to independently research intelligence reports to find actionable data for conducting intel or hypothesis-based hunts.</li>
<li>Explore and correlate large data sets to uncover novel attack techniques, monitor and catalog changes in activity group tradecraft, and investigate alerts for enterprise customers.</li>
<li>Conduct analysis of log files, evidence, and other information to determine the best methods for identifying the perpetrator(s) of a network intrusion.</li>
<li>Confirm what is known about an intrusion and discover new information, if possible, after identifying intrusion via dynamic analysis.</li>
<li>Create a forensically sound duplicate of the evidence (i.e., forensic image) that ensures the original evidence is not unintentionally modified, to use for data recovery and analysis processes.</li>
<li>Provide a technical summary of findings in accordance with established reporting procedures.</li>
<li>Ensure that chain of custody is followed for all digital media acquired in accordance with the Federal Rules of Evidence.</li>
<li>Recognize and accurately report forensic artifacts indicative of a particular operating system.</li>
<li>Extract data using data carving techniques (e.g., Forensic Tool Kit [FTK], Foremost).</li>
<li>Collect and analyze intrusion artifacts (e.g., source code, malware, and system configuration) and use discovered data to enable mitigation of potential cyber defense incidents within the enterprise.</li>
</ul>
<p></p><p><i>Salary Range: $107,000 - $130,000</i></p>
<p><i>
General Description of Benefits</i></p>
Requirements:
<ul><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li>
<li>Create detections and automation to detect, contain, eradicate, and recover from security threats.</li>
<li>Develop new and novel defense techniques to identify and stop advanced adversary tactics and techniques.</li>
<li>Perform forensics on network, host, memory, and other artifacts originating from multiple operating systems, applications, or networks and extract IOCs (Indicators of Compromise) and TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures).</li>
<li>Conduct proactive hunts through enterprise networks, endpoints, or datasets in order to detect malicious, suspicious, or risky activities that have evaded detection by existing tools.</li>
<li>Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP networking, and network services such as DNS, SMTP, DHCP, etc.</li>
<li>Solid understanding of attacker tradecraft associated with email, app-based, cloud threats and the ability to apply defensive tactics to protect against threats.</li>
<li>Advanced knowledge of operating system internals, OS security mitigations, understanding of Security challenges in Windows, Linux, Mac, Android &amp; iOS platforms</li>
<li>Experience using forensic tools (e.g., EnCase, Sleuthkit, FTK).</li>
<li>Ability to perform deep analysis of captured malicious code (e.g., malware forensics).</li>
<li>Skill in analyzing anomalous code as malicious or benign.</li>
<li>Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities (e.g., buffer overflow, mobile code, cross-site scripting, Procedural Language/Structured Query Language [PL/SQL] and injections, race conditions, covert channel, replay, return-oriented attacks, malicious code).</li>
<li>Incorporate agile, threat intelligence-driven or hypothesis-based threat hunting, and the MITRE ATT&amp;CK framework to identify and prioritize development of missing or ineffective detection capabilities to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber events originating from threat actors.</li>
</ul>
<p>Certifications/Licenses:</p>
<ul>
<li><b><i>Bachelor's degree or higher</i></b></li>
<li>10+ years' performing cyber threat hunting and forensics support for incident response.</li>
<li>Certifications addressing identification of malicious system and user activity, incident response in an enterprise environment, timeline artifact analysis, timeline collection, timeline processing, volatile data collection, analysis of profiling of systems and devices, analysis of file and program activity, acquisition, preparation, and preservation of digital evidence, analysis of user communications, advanced IDS concepts, applications protocols, concepts of TCP/IP and the link layer, DNS, fragmentation, IDS fundamentals and initial deployment (e.g., snort, bro), IDS rules (e.g., snort, bro), IPv6, network architecture and event correlation, network traffic analysis and forensics, or packet engineering.</li>
<li><b><i>Active Secret clearance</i></b></li>
<li>5+ years of experience in digital forensics and incident response and threat hunt activities;</li>
<li>Core Competencies in Computer Forensics, Computer Network Defense, Software Testing and Evaluation, System Administration, and Threat Analysis;</li>
<li>All access to classified information will be within government controlled secure facilities.</li>
</ul>
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Req Benefits:
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Threat Hunt and Forensics Analyst - Senior

Innovative Technologies Corporation

<p>Innovative Technologies Corporation (ITC) is seeking an <b>Operations Senior Analyst</b> to support the Army G-8. This is a <b>contingent hire</b> for a contract ITC is currently bidding on. The analyst will provide high-level analytical and programmatic support to Army leadership, ensuring that force development and modernization priorities are integrated across Army and Joint decision forums.</p><p><b>Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Provide expert support to the <b>Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS)</b> and Army requirements processes, including preparation for AROC, JROC, and related forums.</li><li>Conduct thorough analysis and reviews of acquisition documents in accordance with <b>DoDI 5000.2</b>.</li><li>Extract and analyze data from the <b>Army Resource Cloud (ARC)</b>, including AE2S-M, CAMS, AESIP, ECOP, FMSWeb, and cPROBE.</li><li>Develop <b>Business Intelligence and collaboration tools</b> (SharePoint, Power BI, Power Apps) to automate Army Force Development processes.</li><li>Provide analysis and recommendations in support of <b>POM, SPAR, and PPBE</b> resourcing decisions.</li><li>Review and support validation of Army JCIDS documents (ICD, CDD, CPD) and Operational Needs Statements (ONS).</li><li>Support <b>Total Army Analysis (TAA)</b>, Force Feasibility Reviews (FFR), and modernization forums including AMEC and ASRC.</li><li>Develop strategic-level products for Army Senior Leaders, including budget justification documents, smart books, and program briefings.</li><li>Monitor HQDA priorities and provide actionable inputs for resourcing current and future operations.</li><li>Maintain situational awareness of assigned programs and provide timely information papers, briefings, and assessments to Army leadership.</li></ul><p><b>Minimum Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or higher in Business or Engineering.</li><li>Minimum of 4 years of <b>Force Development</b> experience.</li><li><b>Active Secret clearance</b>.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of HQDA staff operations and how Army/DoD components interact.</li><li>Demonstrated experience with <b>PPBE, DoDI 5000.2 acquisition</b>, and <b>JCIDS requirements development/validation</b>.</li></ul><p><b>Location</b></p><ul><li>Onsite at the <b>Pentagon, Washington, DC</b>.</li></ul><p><b>Employment Type</b></p><ul><li>Full-time, contingent on contract award.</li></ul><p><b>About ITC</b><br/>Innovative Technologies Corporation (ITC) delivers mission-focused solutions to the Department of Defense, specializing in force development, portfolio management, and advanced analytics. Our success is built on integrity, loyalty, and trust.</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $85,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Referral program</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply</p><p>Education:</p><ul><li>Bachelor's (Required)</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>PPBE, JCIDS, and/or DoDI 5000.2: 4 years (Required)</li><li>Army Operations/Leadership: 4 years (Required)</li></ul><p>Security clearance:</p><ul><li>Secret (Required)</li></ul><p>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20301</p>

Force Development Operations Senior Analyst (Onsite – Pentagon, Washington, DC)

SimVentions

<div>Overview:
<div>
SimVentions is seeking a <b>Cyber Systems Analyst/Engineer</b> to support the SPEIR and LEED programs within PEO IWS 2.0 Above Water Sensors. This role provides direct support to APMs, Lead System Engineers, and Task Leads. A hybrid work environment is available, but on-site work in the DC area is required 2-3 times per week, with occasional travel (up to 10%).</div>
Travel: Travel to Washington D.C. area 2-3 times per week and additional travel up to 10% of the time (1-2 times/month). Clearance:
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An<b> ACTIVE Secret Clearance</b> is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.</div>
Requirements:
<ul><li><b>Experience with Department of Navy (DON) RMF</b></li><li><b>
Experience with Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)</b></li><li><b>
Minimum 3 years of demonstrated expertise evaluating cyber compliance of a system against current Risk Management Framework (RMF) policies including experience conducting assessments using ACAS, STIGs and SRGs</b></li><li><b>
Proficiency with MS Office suite to include MS Visio</b></li><li><b>
DoD Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) IAT II certification (i.e. Security + CE)</b></li><li>
At least 5 years of experience providing information assurance, system security engineering, or operational support to the DoD, including supporting information operations, cyber operations, system administration, and systems security.</li><li>
DoD Acquisition experience.</li><li>
Experience working in a Navy / US Government acquisition program office environment.</li><li>
Experience leading the development of documentation like Cybersecurity Strategies and Program Protection Plans.</li><li>
Competence in evaluating cyber compliance with DOD regulations and an understanding of the DoD Risk Management Framework / Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.</li><li>
Possess DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II Certification or able to obtain within 6 months of hire.</li><li>
Must hold and maintain an active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to multi-task, provide high quality services and products, while meeting strict deadlines and time constraints.</li><li>
Ability to operate in a highly dynamic environment with a wide variety of programmatic/technical challenges.</li><li>
Exceptional writing and presentation abilities with strong work ethic, time management, and interpersonal skills.</li><li>
Proficiency with MS Office suite.</li><li>
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.</li><li>
Must be energetic, thoughtful, product-oriented, dependable, flexible, open-minded individual with an eagerness to learn with demonstrated strong work ethic.</li><li>
Demonstrated forward thinking and proactive problem-solving skills.</li></ul><br>
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Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Responsible for all aspects of the program&rsquo;s cybersecurity.
</li><li>Provide oversight and support to the program&rsquo;s to ensure Cybersecurity and Systems Security Engineering objectives are completed throughout the system acquisition lifecycle.
</li><li>Provide working level oversight, promoting, ensuring adequate cybersecurity resources are aligned and executed to program schedule.</li><li>
Support Requirements Management including the trace and allocation of cyber requirements and alignment with platform and combat systems requirements.</li><li>
Lead efforts to bring the program&rsquo;s platform information technology systems through the full life cycle of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes IAW (CNSSI-1253, NIST 800-37, NIST 800-53, etc.) to achieve/renew Authority to Operate (ATO).</li><li>
Author, complete and maintain the System Security Plan (SSP), Security Controls and plan of action and milestones (POA&amp;Ms) within eMASS.</li><li>
Support cyber policy implementation, artifact development, and requirements updates.</li><li>
Perform verification and validation of delivered systems; assist with the development of test plans and procedures.</li><li>
Assist with the assessment of Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scans &amp; Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).</li><li>
Communicate risks and issues to the PEO IWS 2.0 designated Technical Area Expert (TAE) and Functional Authorizing Official.</li><li>
Handle programmatic documentation such as the Cybersecurity Strategy (CSS), inputs to Program Protection Plan (PPP), and Clinger-Cohen Act (CCA).</li><li>
Manage, draft, and maintain the Cybersecurity Strategy (CSS) and inform the programs of the appropriate measures to maintain program schedule, costs, and cyber compliance requirements.</li><li>
Provide cyber input on CDRLs, Model Drops, comment adjudications and other programmatic documentation such as the SEP and TEMP.
</li><li>Analysis of RMF controls, as well as phases in the Cyber T&amp;E guidebook including varying forms of cyber risk assessments, cyber tabletops, MBSE scans, and eventually Red Team analysis.</li><li>
Coordinate, support, and participate in Cyber Tabletop / Red Team assessments, and engineering discussions to ensure cybersecurity is being implemented appropriately across the SE CPT.</li><li>
Will support / manage Cybersecurity / System Security Engineering working group under the overarching PP / SE IPT.
</li><li>Will manage and track all associated SSE efforts, including cyber compliance, cyber engineering, program protection.</li></ul>
Preferred Skills and Experience:
<ul><li>Master&rsquo;s degree in STEM or equivalent.
</li><li>Experience with Magic Draw/Cameo, Model-Based Systems Engineering, UML/SySML</li></ul>
Education: Bachelor's degree in STEM or equivalent. Compensation:
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Compensation at SimVentions is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate&rsquo;s experience, education, training, security clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as alignment with our corporate compensation plan and contract specific requirements.</div><div></div><div><br>
The projected annual compensation range for this position is <b>$100,000 - $175,000</b><b> (USD)</b>. This estimate reflects the standard salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package that SimVentions offers.</div>
Benefits:
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At SimVentions, we&rsquo;re committed to supporting the total well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit offerings include comprehensive health and welfare plans to serve a variety of needs.</div><div><br>
We offer:</div><br>
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Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage</li><li>
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)</li><li>
Competitive 401(k) programs</li><li>
Retirement and Financial Counselors</li><li>
Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts</li><li>
Flexible Spending Accounts</li><li>
Life insurance, short- &amp; long-term disability</li><li>
Continuing Education Assistance</li><li>
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)</li><li>
Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling</li><li>
Supplemental Benefit Program</li></ul>
Why Work for SimVentions?:
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SimVentions is about more than just being a place to work with other growth-orientated technically exceptional experts. It&rsquo;s also a fun place to work. Our family-friendly atmosphere encourages our employee-owners to imagine, create, explore, discover, and do great things together.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Support Our Warfighters</b></div><div></div><div><br>
SimVentions is a proud supporter of the U.S. military, and we take pride in our ability to provide relevant, game-changing solutions to our armed men and women around the world.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Drive Customer Success</b></div><div></div><div><br>
We deliver innovative products and solutions that go beyond the expected. This means you can expect to work with a team that will allow you to grow, have a voice, and make an impact.<br>
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<b>Get Involved in Giving Back</b></div><div></div><div><br>
We believe a well-rounded company starts with well-rounded employees, which is why we offer diverse service opportunities for our team throughout the year.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Build Innovative Technology</b></div><div></div><div><br>
SimVentions takes pride in its innovative and cutting-edge technology, so you can be sure that whatever project you work on, you will be having a direct impact on our customer&rsquo;s success.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Work with Brilliant People</b></div><div></div><div><br>
We don&rsquo;t just hire the smartest people; we seek experienced, creative individuals who are passionate about their work and thrive in our unique culture.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Create Meaningful Solutions</b></div><div></div><div><br>
We are trusted partners with our customers and are provided challenging and meaningful requirements to help them solve.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Employees who join SimVentions will enjoy additional perks like:</b></div><ul><li><b>
Employee Ownership:</b> Work with the best and help build YOUR company!</li><li><b>
Family focus:</b> Work for a team that recognizes the importance of family time.</li><li><b>
Culture:</b> Add to our culture of technical excellence and collaboration.</li><li><b>
Dress code:</b> Business casual, we like to be comfortable while we work.</li><li><b>
Resources:</b> Excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities to grow in your field.</li><li><b>
Open communication:</b> Work in an environment where your voice matters.</li><li><b>
Corporate Fellowship:</b> Opportunities to participate in company sports teams and employee-led interest groups for personal and professional development.</li><li><b>
Employee Appreciation: </b>Multiple corporate events throughout the year, including Holiday Events, Company Picnic, Imagineering Day, and more.</li><li><b>
Founding Partner of the FredNats Baseball team:</b> Equitable distribution of tickets for every home game to be enjoyed by our employee-owners and their families from our private suite.</li><li><b>
Food:</b> We have a lot of food around here!</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
MWAC</div></div>

Mid/Senior Cyber Systems & Acquisition Analyst

ValidaTek

<div>Company Overview: At ValidaTek, we modernize and optimize IT services to solve some of the most critical challenges facing federal civilian and defense agencies. From customers to partners to top-talent employees, ValidaTek puts people first, empowering them to exceed expectations and transform government organizations. Our success starts and ends with our people, so we built a company where great people can do great things, with the resources and autonomy to make decisions that transform organizations. We operate as one team of diverse people, united by a passion for continuous growth and optimization. Our commitment to quality and performance optimization is the reason why our IT Service Projects and New Development Projects have been appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 5, positioning us as one of a handful of elite companies to receive the highest form of third-party validation. www.validatek.com Summary:
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The Senior Information Assurance Specialist plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the cybersecurity posture of a DHS-affiliated program. This position is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing advanced cybersecurity methodologies, tools, and policy frameworks to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical systems and data. Core responsibilities include intrusion detection and prevention, secure software/system design, reverse engineering, vulnerability assessments, and data protection strategies.</div><div>
The specialist ensures that all cybersecurity architectures, risk management practices, standards, and operational controls align with enterprise IT strategies and DHS cybersecurity requirements. This role also involves conducting risk assessments, compliance audits, and forensic investigations in response to cyber incidents, while shaping the evolution of the program&rsquo;s security ecosystem.</div><div><b>
** This role requires an on-site presence Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm**</b></div>
Responsibilities:
<ul><li><div>
Design and implement cybersecurity controls, architectures, and risk mitigation strategies that align with DHS policies and frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, RMF, FISMA).</div></li><li><div>
Develop tools and techniques for threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability remediation, including malware analysis and reverse engineering.</div></li><li><div>
Monitor networks and systems for security breaches, analyze logs and alerts, and investigate anomalies using modern forensic and analytical tools.</div></li><li><div>
Lead development and testing of disaster recovery and continuity of operations (COOP) plans to ensure mission resilience.</div></li><li><div>
Recommend and deploy secure hardware and software solutions; design and manage firewalls, encryption protocols, and access control measures.</div></li><li><div>
Contribute to enterprise-wide security awareness, training, and user education initiatives to promote a culture of cyber vigilance.</div></li><li><div>
Stay abreast of emerging technologies, threat vectors, and security trends; integrate findings into the security strategy.</div></li><li><div>
Provide expert guidance to program leadership on risk posture, mitigation priorities, and investment strategies in cybersecurity capabilities.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div><b>
Knowledge:</b> Contributes to and shapes advanced cybersecurity concepts, frameworks, and standards. Applies deep subject matter expertise to evolving challenges.</div></li><li><div><b>
Problem Solving:</b> Develops innovative solutions to complex, high-impact cyber threats and architectural challenges.</div></li><li><div><b>
Discretion/Latitude:</b> Operates with broad autonomy; defines goals, priorities, and methodologies with minimal oversight.</div></li><li><div><b>
Impact:</b> Decisions and recommendations directly influence the security, continuity, and regulatory compliance of mission-critical DHS operations.</div></li><li><div><b>
Liaison/Leadership:</b> Serves as a trusted technical advisor to program and agency leadership. May lead cybersecurity projects, task orders, or cross-functional teams.</div></li></ul>
Qualifications:
<ul><li><div>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related technical field. Experience can be substituted in lieu of bachelor's degree.</div></li><li><div>
Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in cybersecurity or information assurance.</div></li><li><div>
Extensive knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST RMF, FISMA, FedRAMP).</div></li><li><div>
Demonstrated experience with security tools and platforms (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, forensics tools).</div></li><li><div>
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.</div></li><li>
Must be able to obtain DHS EOD suitability. Start date will be established once EOD suitability has been received.</li><li>
This role performs onsite Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm.</li></ul>
Posted Min Pay Rate: USD $120,000.00/Yr. Posted Max Pay Rate: USD $155,000.00/Yr. Salary Disclosure: Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, geographic location, contract affordability, internal equity, education, and certifications. The upper end of the salary range may be reserved for individuals who have demonstrated tenure with the company, seniority, and proven excellent performance. This includes factors such as education, certifications, and extensive/unique experience beyond what is required. EEO Statement: ValidaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to verify authorization to work in the United States. Offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a post-offer background check.</div>

Senior Information Assurance Specialist

Elyon International

<div><p><b>WHO WE ARE:</b></p><p><br>
<b>
ELYON</b> provides the Program Management for its Channel of Commercial Technology companies in Government that consist of Small Businesses and New Technology start-ups.</p><p><br>
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ELYON</b> advocates for policies that can improve government services and maintain our government's competitive advantage, by bringing more technology into government programs.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
ELYON</b> advocates on behalf of our nation's innovative, new technology and small businesses looking to work with the U.S. government. We do this by aligning the voice of our small business members with advocacy for change in federal policy that will make the government market more accessible to small businesses and the commercial technology ecosystem.</p><p></p><p><br>
The Channel's founding Technical Board Members include former government leaders and IT executives passionate about bringing best-of-breed technology to the government.</p><p></p><p><br>
We are seeking a skilled and experienced <b>Cyber Forensic Analyst II</b> to join our team!</p><p></p><p><br>
Successful ELYON employees possess the following traits:</p><p></p><p><br>
An ability to get things done: You are persistent, resourceful, results-oriented, and action oriented. You constantly plan ahead and foresee issues before they occur.</p>
<p>
Analytical: In order to improve your comprehension of the market and the demands and problems of your clients, you have good analytical abilities and are at ease reading quantitative data.</p>
<p>
Creative mind-set: You are able to solve problems creatively and swiftly adjust. You possess a thorough understanding of product management principles and the ability to apply them when analysing data and making recommendations.</p>
<p>
Emotional Intelligence: You have a strong sense of self and excellent perception of how important relationships function. You are upbeat, sympathetic, adaptable, and inquisitive. Your genuineness, warmth, and competence help you win the respect of your co-workers.</p>
<p>
Trustworthy: You have a strong sense of morality, principles, and purpose. You are trustworthy because of how you conduct yourself. You are a living example of the company's values.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Position Description:</b></p>
<p>
We are seeking a highly skilled <b>Cyber Forensic Analyst</b> to support high-impact investigative and intelligence missions involving cybercrime, cryptocurrency, and financial crime. You will work alongside federal agency teams, partner law enforcement agencies, and regulatory bodies to conduct technical and financial investigations. This role requires expertise in analyzing complex cyber threats, blockchain transactions, digital assets, and hidden wealth strategies.</p>
<p>
You&rsquo;ll need to bring both analytical rigor and a tenacious, detail-oriented mindset to help us trace digital breadcrumbs in support of critical investigations across national security and criminal enforcement efforts.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Multiple options: Washington DC Region, Miami FL and remote.</b></p><p></p><p><b><br>
Key Responsibilities</b></p>
<p><b>
Cybercrime Investigative Case Support</b></p>
<p>
Work directly on cases with a cyber nexus in collaboration with law enforcement teams and external partners, using advanced investigative tools and techniques:</p>
<ul>
<li>Conduct <b>cryptocurrency tracing and analysis</b> using blockchain forensics tools.</li>
<li>Gather and analyze <b>dark web intelligence</b> to identify threat actors, forums, and illicit activity.</li>
<li>Perform <b>data analytics</b> to uncover patterns, relationships, and anomalies.</li>
<li>Analyze <b>electronic evidence</b>, including servers, hard drives, communications, and OSINT sources.</li>
<li>Draft subpoenas targeting <b>financial institutions and cryptocurrency exchanges</b>.</li>
<li>Participate in inter-agency meetings with law enforcement, prosecutors, and other stakeholders.</li>
<li>Identify overlapping financial transactions and alternative stores of wealth, such as:</li>
<li>Prepaid and store gift cards</li>
<li>Monetary instruments</li>
<li>NFTs and digital assets</li>
<li>Cold/public crypto wallets</li>
<li>High-end real estate and luxury goods</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Cyber-Financial Investigative Support</b></p>
<p>
Assist in comprehensive financial tracing operations involving both fiat and digital currencies:</p>
<ul>
<li>Analyze bank records, wire transfers, and credit card transactions to track illicit funds.</li>
<li>Draft targeted subpoena requests to financial institutions and crypto platforms.</li>
<li>Participate in investigative interviews under agency direction.</li>
<li>Identify and correlate layered financial networks and hidden asset channels.</li>
<li>Apply knowledge of financial laws and frameworks, including:</li>
<li>Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)</li>
<li>Asset Forfeiture practices</li>
<li>Money Laundering statutes</li>
<li>OFAC and sanctions compliance</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Required Qualifications</b></p>
<ul>
<li><b>4+ years of direct experience</b> in cybercrime investigations, blockchain analysis, or digital forensics.</li>
<li><b>Security Clearance Required: Active Secret or above preferred</b></li>
<li>Proven experience with <b>cryptocurrency investigations</b>, darknet operations, or forensic platforms (e.g., Chainalysis, TRM, CipherTrace).</li>
<li>Familiarity with <b>financial investigative techniques</b>, including subpoena processes and transactional analysis.</li>
<li>Strong working knowledge of <b>cyber law, digital evidence handling, and financial crime statutes</b>.</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills; ability to draft clear, concise, and actionable reports.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
<br>
<b>Preferred Qualifications</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Prior experience supporting federal investigations preferred (FBI, DHS, IRS-CI, HSI, etc.).</li>
<li>Certifications such as <b>CFE, CFCE, GCFA, CFCI, or CAMS</b></li>
<li>Familiarity with blockchain intelligence platforms and open-source investigation tools.</li>
<li>Understanding of evolving technologies in digital assets and cyber-enabled crime.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Why Join Us</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Work on <b>cutting-edge investigations</b> with national impact.</li>
<li>Collaborate with elite teams fighting complex financial and cyber threats.</li>
<li>Opportunity for <b>professional growth</b>, certifications, and hands-on casework.</li>
<li>Competitive salary, benefits, and mission-driven culture.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Benefits:</b><br>
<br>
Paid sick leave, Medical/Dental (optional), 401 (k) Retirement Plan (optional), Employer Paid Life Insurance, Employer Paid Short Term Disability, Optional Life Insurance.<br>
<br>
ELYON International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.</p></div>

Cyber Forensic Analyst II

<div><p><b>WHO WE ARE:</b></p><p><br>
<b>
ELYON</b> provides the Program Management for its Channel of Commercial Technology companies in Government that consist of Small Businesses and New Technology start-ups.</p><p><br>
<b>
ELYON</b> advocates for policies that can improve government services and maintain our government's competitive advantage, by bringing more technology into government programs.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
ELYON</b> advocates on behalf of our nation's innovative, new technology and small businesses looking to work with the U.S. government. We do this by aligning the voice of our small business members with advocacy for change in federal policy that will make the government market more accessible to small businesses and the commercial technology ecosystem.</p><p></p><p><br>
The Channel's founding Technical Board Members include former government leaders and IT executives passionate about bringing best-of-breed technology to the government.</p><p></p><p><br>
We are seeking a skilled and experienced <b>Cyber Forensic Analyst III</b> to join our team!</p><p></p><p><br>
Successful ELYON employees possess the following traits:</p><p></p><p><br>
An ability to get things done: You are persistent, resourceful, results-oriented, and action oriented. You constantly plan ahead and foresee issues before they occur.</p>
<p>
Analytical: In order to improve your comprehension of the market and the demands and problems of your clients, you have good analytical abilities and are at ease reading quantitative data.</p>
<p>
Creative mind-set: You are able to solve problems creatively and swiftly adjust. You possess a thorough understanding of product management principles and the ability to apply them when analysing data and making recommendations.</p>
<p>
Emotional Intelligence: You have a strong sense of self and excellent perception of how important relationships function. You are upbeat, sympathetic, adaptable, and inquisitive. Your genuineness, warmth, and competence help you win the respect of your co-workers.</p>
<p>
Trustworthy: You have a strong sense of morality, principles, and purpose. You are trustworthy because of how you conduct yourself. You are a living example of the company's values.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Position Description:</b></p>
<p>
We are seeking a highly skilled <b>Cyber Forensic Analyst</b> to support high-impact investigative and intelligence missions involving cybercrime, cryptocurrency, and financial crime. You will work alongside federal agency teams, partner law enforcement agencies, and regulatory bodies to conduct technical and financial investigations. This role requires expertise in analyzing complex cyber threats, blockchain transactions, digital assets, and hidden wealth strategies.</p>
<p>
You&rsquo;ll need to bring both analytical rigor and a tenacious, detail-oriented mindset to help us trace digital breadcrumbs in support of critical investigations across national security and criminal enforcement efforts.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Multiple options: Washington DC Region, Miami FL and remote.</b></p><p></p><p><b><br>
Key Responsibilities</b></p>
<p><b>
Cybercrime Investigative Case Support</b></p>
<p>
Work directly on cases with a cyber nexus in collaboration with law enforcement teams and external partners, using advanced investigative tools and techniques:</p>
<ul>
<li>Conduct <b>cryptocurrency tracing and analysis</b> using blockchain forensics tools.</li>
<li>Gather and analyze <b>dark web intelligence</b> to identify threat actors, forums, and illicit activity.</li>
<li>Perform <b>data analytics</b> to uncover patterns, relationships, and anomalies.</li>
<li>Analyze <b>electronic evidence</b>, including servers, hard drives, communications, and OSINT sources.</li>
<li>Draft subpoenas targeting <b>financial institutions and cryptocurrency exchanges</b>.</li>
<li>Participate in inter-agency meetings with law enforcement, prosecutors, and other stakeholders.</li>
<li>Identify overlapping financial transactions and alternative stores of wealth, such as:</li>
<li>Prepaid and store gift cards</li>
<li>Monetary instruments</li>
<li>NFTs and digital assets</li>
<li>Cold/public crypto wallets</li>
<li>High-end real estate and luxury goods</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Cyber-Financial Investigative Support</b></p>
<p>
Assist in comprehensive financial tracing operations involving both fiat and digital currencies:</p>
<ul>
<li>Analyze bank records, wire transfers, and credit card transactions to track illicit funds.</li>
<li>Draft targeted subpoena requests to financial institutions and crypto platforms.</li>
<li>Participate in investigative interviews under agency direction.</li>
<li>Identify and correlate layered financial networks and hidden asset channels.</li>
<li>Apply knowledge of financial laws and frameworks, including:</li>
<li>Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)</li>
<li>Asset Forfeiture practices</li>
<li>Money Laundering statutes</li>
<li>OFAC and sanctions compliance</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Required Qualifications</b></p>
<ul>
<li><b>8+ years of direct experience</b> in cybercrime investigations, blockchain analysis, or digital forensics.</li>
<li><b>Security Clearance Required: Active Secret or above preferred</b></li>
<li>Proven experience with <b>cryptocurrency investigations</b>, darknet operations, or forensic platforms (e.g., Chainalysis, TRM, CipherTrace).</li>
<li>Familiarity with <b>financial investigative techniques</b>, including subpoena processes and transactional analysis.</li>
<li>Strong working knowledge of <b>cyber law, digital evidence handling, and financial crime statutes</b>.</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills; ability to draft clear, concise, and actionable reports.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
<br>
<b>Preferred Qualifications</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Prior experience supporting federal investigations preferred (FBI, DHS, IRS-CI, HSI, etc.).</li>
<li>Certifications such as <b>CFE, CFCE, GCFA, CFCI, or CAMS</b></li>
<li>Familiarity with blockchain intelligence platforms and open-source investigation tools.</li>
<li>Understanding of evolving technologies in digital assets and cyber-enabled crime.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Why Join Us</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Work on <b>cutting-edge investigations</b> with national impact.</li>
<li>Collaborate with elite teams fighting complex financial and cyber threats.</li>
<li>Opportunity for <b>professional growth</b>, certifications, and hands-on casework.</li>
<li>Competitive salary, benefits, and mission-driven culture.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Benefits:</b><br>
<br>
Paid sick leave, Medical/Dental (optional), 401 (k) Retirement Plan (optional), Employer Paid Life Insurance, Employer Paid Short Term Disability, Optional Life Insurance.<br>
<br>
ELYON International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.</p></div>

Cyber Forensic Analyst III

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