Computer Network Defense (CND) Vulnerability Assessment Specialist - Top Secret clearance

Riptide Technology is hiring a great opportunity for a Computer Network Defense (CND) Vulnerability Specialist - Top Secret clearance. This position will be based in Springfield, VA  and the position is required to be onsite.  This position will require U.S. Citizenship and an active DoD TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
The CND Vulnerability Assessment Specialist is an expert in vulnerability methodologies, assessments, and cybersecurity scanners/tools.

Responsibilities:

• Developing and executing the organization's continuous vulnerability assessment strategy.
• Measuring the effectiveness of defense-in-depth mechanisms against vulnerabilities and developing recommendations to remediate systemic security issues.
• Configuring, operating, maintaining, and evaluating the effectiveness of vulnerability scanning and assessment toolsets.
• Monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on system/network misconfigurations, non-compliance, unauthorized assets, false positives, and baseline deviations.
• Assessing the level of risk introduced by vulnerabilities and developing remediation strategies.
• Investigating and analyzing cybersecurity incidents to ensure the appropriate response activities and mitigations are applied.
• Distributing periodic vulnerability assessment reports, summaries, notifications, and an annual vulnerability assessment scorecard to CIO leadership and IT stakeholders.
• Developing and maintaining documentation as it pertains to the use and operation of vulnerability assessment tools and methodologies (SOPs, assessment plants, test plants, etc.)

Qualifications:

• Seven or more years of progressive, hands-on experience as a cybersecurity analyst, administrator, or engineer responsible for Enterprise vulnerability management toolsets (e.g., ACAS, Tenable, Nessus, Rapid7, AppSpider, SCAP, STIG Viewer, etc.).
• Demonstrated proficiency and expertise in the following areas:
• Applying computer networking concepts, protocols, and security methodologies to Enterprise information systems.
• Developing and applying risk management methodologies and processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).
• Securing and evaluating information systems for compliance with DISA STIGs.
• Excellent initiative, problem-solving, and analytical skills with an ability to work both independently and as a team.
• Excellent written, verbal, communication, presentation, and reporting skills.
• Shall meet the minimum credential requirements for a Cyber IT/Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) position as defined for Vulnerability Assessment Analyst (541) Intermediate Level.

Education OR Certification:

• Education
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited University; or
• Certifications
• CompTIA Security+ ce; or
• GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC); or
• Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) OR

Security Clearance:

• The position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.

Desired Qualifications:

• Operating in a Cybersecurity Operations Center.
• Engineering/administering a variety of IT devices/tools such as Windows, Linux, Cisco, Citrix, VMWare, Active Directory, Splunk, ePO, Trellix, Tanium, Ivanti, Sentinel One, CrowdStrike, etc.
• Conducting penetration testing, packet inspection/analysis, malware detection, data loss prevention, incident response, forensics, etc

Riptide Technology, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer ensuring no employee or prospective employee will be discriminated against based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or marital status with regards to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion or rehiring.