NetGO Inc. Senior Vulnerability Management Analyst Remote · Full time

NetGO has a current opening for a Security Vulnerability Analyst that will support a full range of cyber security services on a long-term contract in the Washington, DC area. 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.

Description

100% Fully Remote Position


Responsibilities:


  • Monitoring vulnerability scans and the status of scanning appliances in enterprise datacenters 
  • Participating in deployment meetings, reviewing network topologies to place scanners in proper areas of networks to gain visibility to assess security posture 
  • Running scheduled and ad hoc security reports detailing enterprise security posture 
  • Researching and troubleshooting networking issues and events to find root-cause analysis 
  • Develops risk-based mitigation strategies for networks, operating systems, and applications 
  • Conduct continuous monitoring and evaluate the effectiveness of the enterprise's cybersecurity safeguards
  • Review security vulnerabilities across a variety of technologies and environments to resolve high risk vulnerabilities to business assets.
  • Review and define requirements for information security solutions 
  • Provide recommendations and guidance to the customer enabling program improvements and reducing risk across the enterprise. 


Qualifications:


  • Strong analytical and verbal communication skills 
  • Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with senior management and leadership 
  • 7-10 years of successful network and cloud-based troubleshooting experience 
  • Experience managing a large and complex network 
  • Maintain knowledge of applicable cyber defense policies, regulations, and compliance documents specifically related to vulnerability management. 
  • Expertise with tools such as Nessus, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Kali Linux, NMAP, Nikto, WPScan, SQLmap
  • Ability to craft enterprise-specific implementation guidance for system owners who are attempting to satisfy NIST SP 800-53 controls. 
  • Experience with an ISCM tool and leading ISCM tactics, tools, and procedures 
  • Experience and specialized training in DoD’s ACAS and HBSS systems, including Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) and Insider Threat (InT); 
  • Planning, execution, and assessment of threats 
  • Ability to conduct research on new and emerging information technologies and develop vulnerability assessment capabilities 


Preferred Qualifications:


  • DevSecOps experience
  • Experience with governance, risk assessment, and compliance for FISMA, FedRAMP, and NIST SP 800 series including NIST SP 800-37 and NIST SP 800-53, system security plans, security and privacy controls, POA&M management, assessment and authorization (A&A), Authority To Operate (ATO) and continuous monitoring processes
  • Experience compiling and tracking vulnerabilities and mitigation results to quantify program effectiveness
  • Experience creating and maintaining vulnerability management policies, procedures, and training


Education/Certifications/Licenses:


  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience and training
  • 10+ years’ of Vulnerability Assessment experience
  • One or more of the following certifications:
  • CISSP
  • Security+ 
  • Network+ 
  • CySA+ 
  • CompTIA
  • The GIAC Security Essentials Certification 
  • Active Public Trust 6c clearance or higher or eligible for Public Trust 6c clearance
  • Experience with governance, risk assessment and compliance for FISMA, FedRAMP, and NIST SP 800 series including NIST SP 800-37 and NIST SP 800-53, system