Cyber Vulnerability & Patch Management Analyst

Abacus Technology Corporation; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Technology Corporation is seeking a Vulnerability Management Analyst to identify, analyze, and remediate vulnerabilities across enterprise systems at Hanscom AFB. This full-time role emphasizes DoD RMF/STIG compliance, patch coordination, and automation with PowerShell.

The ideal candidate has Security+ CE, 2+ years in vulnerability/patch management or administration, and strong Windows/AD experience, plus proficiency with ACAS, Nessus, Tanium, and ServiceNow.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of vulnerability management, patch management, or sysadmin experience in a DoD or enterprise setting.
• Security+ CE certified required.
• Strong understanding of Windows OS and Windows Server environments.
• Experience with ACAS, Tenable, Nessus, Tanium, or Qualys.
• Knowledge of patch management and configuration management processes.
• Knowledge of PowerShell scripting.
• Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, and system hardening.
• Familiar with ServiceNow and RMF/STIG/NIST 800-53.
• Ability to create dashboards/reports for leadership visibility.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• U.S. Citizenship with current Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform vulnerability scanning, assessment, and remediation tracking using ACAS, Nessus, or similar tools.
• Coordinate patching activities with system admins and owners.
• Develop PowerShell scripts to automate configuration and patch deployment tasks.
• Implement secure baselines and GPO configurations in Active Directory/Windows Server environments.
• Track vulnerability closure through ServiceNow or equivalent ticketing systems.
• Prepare status reports on vulnerability, patch compliance, and risk posture for leadership.
• Support RMF and STIG compliance efforts with Cybersecurity and IT teams.
• Communicate findings and remediation guidance to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Assist in deploying patches via HBSS/MECM and related tools.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Patch management

Automation scripting

Communication

Prioritization

Security clearance

DoD RMF/STIG

GPO hardening

PowerShell

Active Directory

Education

Associate’s degree in a related field

Tools

ACAS

Nessus

Tenable

Tanium

Qualys

PowerShell

Active Directory

GPO

ServiceNow

Power BI

HBSS/MECM

Job description

Abacus Technology Corporation is seeking a Vulnerability Management Analyst to identify, analyze, and remediate vulnerabilities across enterprise systems at Hanscom AFB. This full-time role emphasizes DoD RMF/STIG compliance, patch coordination, and automation with PowerShell.

The ideal candidate has Security+ CE, 2+ years in vulnerability/patch management or administration, and strong Windows/AD experience, plus proficiency with ACAS, Nessus, Tanium, and ServiceNow.