Vulnerability Management Analyst - (TS required, eligible for SCI)
Washington, DC
Full Time
Mid Level
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: TS, WITH SCI ELIGIBILITY
***POSITION REQUIRES US CITIZENSHIP***
Position Title: Vulnerability Management Analyst
Location: Washington DC (on-site)
Salary Range: $140K - $160K based on experience
Position Description:
We are seeking a Mid Level ISSE to carry out the following duties and responsibilities:
- Services to support Information System Engineering performed by the Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) at a minimum, shall consist of the following activities:
- Identify information protection needs for an IS and Network Environment
- Define IS and Network Environment security requirements in accordance with applicable cybersecurity requirements
- Design security architectures for use within the IS and Network Environment
- Design and develop cybersecurity-enabled products for use within an IS and Network Environment
- Integrate and/or implement security with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) for use within an IS and Network Environment
- Develop and implement security designs for new or existing network system(s). Ensure that the design of hardware, operating systems, and software applications adequately address cybersecurity requirements for the IS and Network Environment
- Design, develop, and implement network security measures that provide confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation
- Design, develop, and implement specific cybersecurity countermeasures for the IS and Network Environment
- Develop interface specifications for the IS and Network Environment
- Develop approaches to mitigate IS and Network Environment vulnerabilities and recommend changes to network or network system components as needed
- Ensure that network system(s) designs support the incorporation of client directed cybersecurity vulnerability solutions
Qualifications:
Required:
- Current U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance w/ SCI and a CI-Polygraph eligibility
- Must be a U.S Citizen
- Minimum 5 years’ experience, or equivalent education/experience; Doctorate plus 4 years; Master’s plus 3 years; Associates plus 7 years; or H.S./GED plus 10 years
- Experience performing vulnerability scans, implementing, or overseeing vulnerability assessment, and conducting risk assessments in a large enterprise
- Highly self-directed problem solver who thrives in ambiguity and requires minimal supervision
- Able to navigate limited tooling, incomplete information, and operational constraints to design creative, scalable, and increasingly automated solutions that streamline vulnerability management workflows
- Ability to monitor for vulnerabilities within applications, endpoints, databases, networking, and mobile and cloud services
- Ability to pivot to emerging vulnerabilities and exigent issues that may arise
- Communicating complex security issues to business owners at their level of knowledge
- Ability to manage a formal exception process
- Strong written and oral communication skills across varying levels of the organization
- Well-organized with keen attention to detail
- Capable of maintaining accurate asset inventory
- Comfortable presenting reports to cross functional teams and upper management
- Proficient with commercial and open-source vulnerability management solutions
- Familiarity with the use and operation of security tools including Tenable Nessus and/or Security Center, IBM Guardium, HP WeblInspect, Network Mapper (NMAP), and/or similar applications
- Hold at least one of the following certifications:
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (or Associate)
- CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) CASP CE
- Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)
- CISSP- Information System Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP)
- CISSP- Information System Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP)
Desired:
- Experience administrating vulnerability management tools such as Tenable
- Experience with vulnerability management across AWS, Azure or Google Cloud Platform
- Ability to build lasting relationships with outside teams
- A bachelor’s and/or advanced degree in computer science, business management, or IT-related discipline
Employee Benefits:
- Competitive salary for well qualified applicants
- 401(k) plan
- Annual performance bonus
- Certification and advanced degree attainment bonuses
- Student Loan / Tuition reimbursement
- Health Care Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Up to four weeks of paid vacation
- 10 Federal Holidays, and 3 Floating Holidays
- Team bonding events
RedTrace Technologies is an EOE employer.
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