Senior Security and Compliance - Cybersecurity Analyst

This is a remote position.

Ad Hoc is a technology company that empowers organizations to deliver scalable, impactful digital services. Using modern, agile methods, our team creates products that meet people’s needs and transform their experience of government.

Work on things that matter

Our collaborations have shaped some of the defining moments in public-sector service delivery. We’ve helped build products that connect Veterans to tailored services, help millions access affordable health care, and support important programs like Head Start. As we work with agencies to deliver critical services, we’re also changing how the government approaches technology.

Built for a remote life

Our culture, communications, and tools are built for remote work, enabling us to bring together top talent nationwide. At Ad Hoc, remote life empowers our teams to design work environments that fit their lives and that foster flexibility and collaboration to achieve positive outcomes for our customers.

Committed to high expectations and a welcoming culture

Ad Hoc values acceptance, accountability, and humility. We aren’t heroes. We learn from our mistakes and improve the process for the next time. We build small, inclusive teams to collaborate closely with our partners to solve the right problems and deliver software that works.

The Veterans Affairs business unit helps transform the VA into a modern digital services organization where Veteran outcomes are at the center of every effort. We partner with the VA to design and deliver seamless user experiences for Veterans, their families and caregivers, and VA employees. By applying better practices in service design, product management, and technology, we enable the VA to increase the use, quality, and reliability of services and decrease the time Veterans spend waiting for outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities:

Senior Security and Compliance - Cybersecurity serves as an experienced individual contributor within a team, with the expectation that you will further develop your leadership, guidance and mentoring skills. With minimal oversight from leadership, you will be responsible for supporting the goal of meeting scope, schedule and delivery requirements. A Senior Security and Compliance - Cybersecurity Analyst impacts the long-term goals of the program, while contributing to the development of the program’s security and compliance strategy. You may serve as the discipline’s primary lead when working with stakeholders and utilize strong influential skills to drive improvements in security and compliance processes and practices. Primary expectations of a Senior Security and Compliance - Cybersecurity Analyst include:

• Monitor network traffic and system activity for signs of security breaches or anomalies

• Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents in real time

• Install and manage security tools such as firewalls, antivirus software, and encryption programs

• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and mitigate risks

• Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and best practices

• Stay current with emerging threats, attack vectors, and security technologies

• Document incidents and create detailed reports for internal teams and stakeholders

• Collaborate with IT and compliance teams to ensure secure system architecture and data protection

• Supports recruiting efforts by evaluating homework assignments and potentially assisting with interviews

  
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information assurance, cybersecurity or related field, 8+ years of experience

• Proven experience in cybersecurity, information security, or a related field

• Familiarity with SIEM tools, firewalls, proxies, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems

• Strong understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS) and network protocols

• Ability to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities and explain security concepts clearly

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

• Adaptability and openness to new ideas

• Commitment to professional growth and learning
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior government contracting experience

To learn more about working at Ad Hoc, please visit:https://adhocteam.us/join

Benefits:

• Company-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance



• Flexible PTO



• 401K with employer match



• Paid parental leave after one year of service



• Employee Assistance Program

Ad Hoc LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, covered veteran status, political ideology, marital status, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination.

In support of various state and city equal pay transparency laws, Ad Hoc job descriptions feature the starting range we reasonably expect to pay to candidates who would join our team with little to no need for training on the responsibilities we've outlined above. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and responsibility. The range of starting pay for this role is $130,000 - $145,000. Our recruiters will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements.