Cyber Defense & Vulnerability Analyst

blueStone; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

blueStone is seeking a Cyber Security Operations Analyst in Alexandria, Virginia, to support operations for a major government client. The role involves troubleshooting and collaborating with team members while adapting to new challenges in a fast-paced work environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field, with 2-5 years of experience in data security administration and a strong skill set in vulnerability scanning, operating systems, and security tools. This opportunity is critical in maintaining IT security best practices.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with vulnerability scanning, remediation and reporting.
• Knowledge of IT security best practices and US federal standards.
• Demonstrated experience in a customer-service IT environment.

Responsibilities

• Support an operations team serving a government customer.
• Assist teammates and perform troubleshooting as needed.
• Discuss real-world troubleshooting problems and solutions.

Skills

Vulnerability scanning

Web application scanning

Windows OS

UNIX

Linux

Network security

System security

Technical writing

Customer-service IT

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Nessus

Tenable Security Center

Netsparker

WebInspect

BurpSite

Job description

blueStone is seeking a Cyber Security Operations Analyst in Alexandria, Virginia, to support operations for a major government client. The role involves troubleshooting and collaborating with team members while adapting to new challenges in a fast-paced work environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field, with 2-5 years of experience in data security administration and a strong skill set in vulnerability scanning, operating systems, and security tools. This opportunity is critical in maintaining IT security best practices.