AeroVironment Hiring for Cyber Security Analyst II at Petaluma, California Full Time

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

The Cyber Security Analyst II is a crucial junior to mid-level contributor that is required to operate with managerial oversight, as a part of the global Digital Business Team.

Position responsibilities

· Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data.

· Assisting in conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risk, and protection needs.

· Supports IT projects by participating in the design, development, and implementation of information systems to ensure these systems include security features and meet compliance needs.

· Perform security analysis during documentation reviews to validate company policies, procedures, and requirement are met.

· Work as a part of an IT project to configure, harden, deploy, and maintain secure information systems.

· Has exceptional verbal and written communication skills and a solid understanding of cybersecurity trends and security risks.

· Has a firm understanding of large-scale enterprise IT operations.

· Supports Cyber teams’ efforts towards vulnerability management, triaging alerts, and cyber incident management.

· Responding to, investigating, and prioritizing the analysis of incoming alerts. Driving critical incident response actions, and remediating threats throughout our global businesses.

· Evaluate requested changes and making actionable recommendations.

· Assists the development of solutions to problems of unusual complexity which require a moderate degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovation.

· Exercises independent judgment in determining the methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria used in obtaining results; challenges are sometimes unique.

· Supports numerous cybersecurity technical capabilities and infrastructure at many remote locations; assists in the configuration, deployment, and operation of new security tools.

· Promotes awareness of cyber security related issues among key decision makers and ensure sound security principles are reflected in sponsors visions and goals.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):

· Associates degree in a science related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

·  Minimum 2-5 years’ experience in cybersecurity, risk management, threat mitigation, incident response, at an enterprise level.

· Working knowledge in NIST, CMMC compliance, DFARS, and ITAR/EAR regulations.

· Demonstrated experience using cyber tools, cyber-SaaS monitoring, IAM platforms, LANs, WANs, VPNs, Firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEMs, data loss prevention software, antivirus/antimalware products, forensics, and analysis systems.

· Demonstrated knowledge of Windows based operating systems, Linux, MacOS, networking and technologies (Cisco, Palo Alto, etc.).

· Works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, and assist in resolve their problems. Utilizes knowledge related to information security to resolve inquires.

· Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively considering the audience and nature of the information. Provides satisfactory guidance or recommendations on corrective actions to identified procedural or systems deficiencies. Interacts collaboratively with others and can negotiate and resolve issues associated with information security.

· Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include reviewing accreditation documentation to ensure adherence to compliance regimes.

· Displays reasonable judgment in Identifying, and resolving, problems. Uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies:

· Bachelor’s degree preferred.

· Top Secret clearance is preferred.

· Desired certifications: Security+. CASP preferred.

· Working knowledge of government regulations, e.g. NIST 800 series publications.

· Ability to investigate and review security violations, preparing reports, and recommending specific preventive and corrective action to be taken.

· Demonstrates competency in effectively adapting to rapidly changing technologies and applying them to business needs in a secure manner.

· Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties.

· Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.

· Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.

· Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one’s own interests.

Physical Demands

· Ability to work in an office environment.

· Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.

Special Requirements

· U.S. Citizenship required. Presently holds or capable of obtaining a U.S. Security Clearance

Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.

The salary range for this role is:

$69,000 – $110,000

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits : AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

AeroVironment Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V and works in compliance with both federal and state laws. We are committed to the concept regarding Equal Employment opportunity. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, medical condition nor disability, genetics, veteran and all others that may apply.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required

ABOUT US

At AeroVironment, our purpose is to secure lives and advance sustainability through transformative innovation. Our solutions give our customers a fresh vantage point, positioning them to see the world with new eyes and extending their reach beyond the line of sight. That is the power of our breakthrough unmanned aircraft systems, perfected and refined over a half century.

Whether they are warfighters searching for an enemy, border patrol agents searching for people in need of assistance, or telecom providers linking millions to the digital economy, our customers choose AeroVironment because our systems generate actionable intelligence reliably, creating a path to goals that would otherwise be unattainable.