Senior Vulnerability Management Analyst
Overview:
Senior Vulnerability Management Analyst
Hybrid | Washington D.C. | 1 Day a Week Onsite
US Citizenship Requred
Summary
Our client is an employee and Service-Disabled, Veteran-owned Small Business focused on providing niche technical services. They are a team of experienced cybersecurity professionals with a track record of success in the Federal, Commercial, and Academic workspaces. Additionally, our client designs, builds, operates, and secures scalable cloud and IT infrastructures to meet their customers’ near-term needs and fulfill their long-term requirements.
Responsibilities
Our client is seeking a Senior Vulnerability Management Analyst to lead and establish a comprehensive Vulnerability Management (VM) program within the Cybersecurity Operations Unit. This role will focus on designing policies, procedures, and protocols for identifying, categorizing, and managing vulnerabilities across the client’s systems and networks, ensuring compliance with federal requirements, and overseeing the timely remediation of vulnerabilities.
Develop and implement a comprehensive VM program, including policies, procedures, and protocols for identifying and managing vulnerabilities
Ensure prompt identification, analysis, and remediation of vulnerabilities affecting internal and external information systems
Create and maintain compliance with federal vulnerability directives such as Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 22-01
Provide expertise in using security technologies such as Tenable, Nessus, Invicti, Splunk, and other VM tools
Oversee vulnerability management in on-premises and cloud environments, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and Data Centers
Collaborate with system owners to design mitigation strategies, patch systems, and address vulnerabilities that cannot be patched
Analyze systems, network configurations, and web applications to identify vulnerabilities and ensure remediation
Build dashboards, metrics, and reports to measure the effectiveness and health of the VM program
Research and recommend new capabilities to enhance the VM program and adapt to Zero Trust architecture
Develop workflows and automation tools to streamline vulnerability management processes
Provide reports on the progress of vulnerability remediation and compliance with security requirements
Author documentation, including VM program doctrine, mitigation strategies, and analysis reports
Requirements
5-7+ years of relatable experience is required for this position
Extensive experience with vulnerability scanning tools, such as Tenable, Nessus, and SIEM solutions (e.g., Splunk)
Strong knowledge of managing vulnerabilities in both on-premises systems and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Familiarity with industry standards and federal government regulations related to vulnerability management
Experience developing and implementing mitigation strategies to address vulnerabilities
Ability to analyze systems, configurations, and web applications to identify vulnerabilities and implement appropriate remediation
Experience with developing workflows and forms using tools like ServiceNow, SharePoint, PowerApps, and Tableau for visualization
Proven ability to write documentation, including reports, program documents, and policies related to vulnerability management
Preferred Requirements
Familiarity with the OWASP Top Ten vulnerabilities and understanding of vulnerability program management at the programmatic level
Experience in automating aspects of the VM program using AI/ML or other advanced technologies
Experience with federal regulations related to cybersecurity, particularly in vulnerability management and compliance
Strong communication skills for developing presentations and reports for senior management and stakeholders
Education/Certification Requirements
None
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Please be aware that onboarding can take 4-6 weeks for this position.
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About Us
Northern Virginia-based Precision Solutions is an expert in staffing solutions for companies of any size that open the door to new opportunities and seek outstanding talent. We pride ourselves on being versatile enough to tailor our relationships to the needs of each individual client, being agile in the fast-paced marketplace, and being precise in meeting the needs of any company.
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