Senior Cyber Vulnerability Assessment Analyst
205 Van Buren Street, Herndon, VA, USA
Full Time Senior-level / Expert Clearance required USD 63K - 147K *
NetCentrics
Providing our customers with mission-focused talent, proven capabilities and innovative solutions in a highly collaborative environment For nearly 30 yearsβ¦Are you seeking an opportunity to make an impact?
At NetCentrics, we proudly hold a distinguished position as a leader in cybersecurity, cloud, digital transformation, and mission support. With an esteemed clientele that includes the DoD, DHS, Federal Civilian Agencies, and the Intelligence Community, our impact on national security is undeniable. We are a diverse group of intellectually curious people, solving hard problems, and living by our core values while bonded by the shared vision to secure our nation - join us!β―
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Cyber Vulnerability Assessment Analyst (SME) with 10+ years of experience as a Security Engineer, including proven leadership abilities to oversee large teams. This individual will lead efforts in planning, analyzing, implementing, and maintaining advanced cybersecurity projects. The SME will focus on penetration testing, developing advanced security architectures, advising system engineering teams, and performing in-depth code and protocol analysis. Expertise in cloud and hybrid environments, agile security practices, and vulnerability remediation is essential. An active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
Responsibilities:
- Penetration Testing: Lead penetration testing activities and develop advanced security scenarios to test systems.
- Security Architecture: Design advanced security architectures and implement custom countermeasures to mitigate vulnerabilities.
- System Engineering Support: Provide security considerations and guidance to system engineering teams to minimize errors, flaws, and weaknesses that lead to vulnerabilities.
- Code and Protocol Analysis: Perform advanced code and protocol analysis, particularly for nation-state and state-sponsored cyber threat capabilities.
- Cloud and Hybrid Security: Assess the security implementation of cloud and hybrid environments, including pipelines, applications, and services.
- Vulnerability Management: Utilize agile practices for scanning, vulnerability remediation, and end-to-end security enhancements.
- Team Leadership: Manage and mentor teams, ensuring they possess the necessary skills and align their efforts to achieve project goals.
- Network Analysis: Analyze networks to ensure proper security measures are implemented and maintained.
- NIST RMF Compliance: Apply expertise in NIST RMF to guide security processes and develop/execute test plans.
- Risk Management: Evaluate security functions considering costs, benefits, engineering trade-offs, and risk treatment decisions.
- Information Security Planning: Assist in security planning, compliance, and risk management initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years of proven experience as a Security Engineer with demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience.
- Expertise in penetration testing, advanced code and protocol analysis, and security architecture design.
- Proven ability to assess and secure cloud and hybrid environments, ensuring adherence to industry best practices.
- Strong knowledge of NIST RMF and its application in security planning and compliance.
- Experience with agile methodologies for vulnerability scanning and remediation.
- Skilled in analyzing networks, identifying vulnerabilities, and recommending countermeasures.
- Active TS/SCI security clearance is mandatory.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with advanced security tools and techniques for countering nation-state threat actors.
- Experience leading cross-functional cybersecurity teams in classified environments.
- Strong understanding of engineering trade-offs, alternative analysis, and risk treatment strategies.
Where You Belong
At the heart of our organization lies a set of five core values that guide every facet of our work. "Mission First" epitomizes our unwavering commitment to our goals. "People Always" underscores the significance we place on our team's well-being and development. We continually strive to "Be Eminent" by consistently pushing the boundaries of excellence. "Embrace the Team" reflects our unwavering belief in the power of collaboration, recognizing that together, we attain greatness. With every action, we "Act with a Purpose," ensuring that our efforts contribute meaningfully to a larger mission. These values serve as the bedrock of our company culture, propelling us forward as a united and purpose-driven team.
Why Join NetCentrics
Join us not just to be a part of safeguarding our nation, but to be at the forefront of innovation, where your ideas and expertise play a pivotal role in shaping the future of cybersecurity and IT. Together, we're not just protecting systems; we're pioneering them. Come be a part of our team and redefine the possibilities in our industry!
Commitment to Diversity
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
* Salary range is an estimate based on our InfoSec / Cybersecurity Salary Index π°
Tags: Agile Clearance Cloud Compliance DoD NIST Pentesting Risk management RMF Security Clearance TS/SCI Vulnerabilities Vulnerability management
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