Cybersecurity Vulnerability Analyst (Incident Manager III) at KMJJ Enterprise LLC Arlington, VA

kozmetickesluzby.vecnakraska.sk - Jobboard; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

kozmetickesluzby.vecnakraska.sk - Jobboard is seeking a Cybersecurity Vulnerability Analyst (Incident Manager III) in Arlington, Virginia. This role focuses on providing cybersecurity vulnerability analysis support to U.S. Government customers to mitigate vulnerabilities across Federal Civilian Executive Branch entities.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, a strong analytical background, and the ability to work collaboratively across locations. Required skills include network security knowledge and hands-on experience as a SOC Analyst or Penetration Tester.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of directly relevant experience in cybersecurity.
• Understanding of attack stages and system vulnerabilities.
• Experience as a hands-on cybersecurity analyst or penetration tester.

Responsibilities

• Analyze cybersecurity vulnerabilities on FCEB and CIKR security postures.
• Conduct prevalence and sector analysis of vulnerabilities.
• Coordinate with VM analysts and leadership for operational activities.

Skills

Threat analysis

Network security protocols

Vulnerability management

Analytical skills

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SharePoint

ServiceNow

Palo Alto Networks Cortex Xpanse

Job description

Cybersecurity Vulnerability Analyst (Incident Manager III)

Description

Supporting our prime contractor and their U.S. Government customer to provide cybersecurity vulnerability analysis support to reduce the prevalence and impact of vulnerabilities and exploitable conditions across Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) entities and Critical Infrastructure Key Resources (CIKR). Seeking a Cybersecurity Vulnerability Analyst to support this critical mission by utilizing cybersecurity best practices, risk management techniques, critical thinking, and strong analytical skills to analyze information from multiple sources, synthesize that information, and provide expert analysis to senior customer stakeholders.

Eligibility

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance
• Must be able to obtainDHS Suitability prior to starting employment
• 5+ years of directly relevant experience

Responsibilities Include

• Utilize creativity and divergent thinking to assess and explain the impact of cybersecurity vulnerabilities on FCEB and CIKR security postures
• Conduct prevalence and sector analysis of vulnerabilities with Attack Surface Management tools
• Review vulnerability reporting to identify potential risks and impacts CIKR and FCEB entities
• Maintain awareness of technical capabilities of Vulnerability Management (VM) Subdivision operational components
• Evaluate technical requirements of VM operational components and recommend paths forward
• Understand and articulate the impact of vulnerabilities to organizations
• Coordinate with VM analysts and leadership to synchronize VM operational activities
• Coordinate with broader Cybersecurity Division (CSD) analysts and leadership to understand CSD operational priorities and activities
• Willingness, ability, and flexibility to assist the government to standup this new mission operations area within VM
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to developing Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions as required
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to weekly operation summaries, intelligence analysis summaries, and other cyber intelligence reports

Required Skills

• Experience as a hands-on cybersecurity analyst (i.e. SOC Analyst or Penetration Tester) is required
• Experience with the analysis and characterization of cyber attacks
• Skilled in identifying different classes of attacks and attack stages
• Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities
• Knowledge of basic networking protocols, including TCP/IP, UDP, SSH, and DNS, and open security standards and projects, including OWASP
• Knowledge of CVSS and KEV scoring methodology
• Knowledge of general attack stages (e.g., foot printing and scanning, enumeration, gaining access, escalation of privileges, maintaining access, network exploitation, covering tracks, etc.)
• Knowledge of VM scanning, Web Application scanning, and red team processes
• Experience recognizing and categorizing types of vulnerabilities and associated attacks
• Knowledge of Computer Network Defense policies, procedures, and regulations
• Knowledge of different operational threat environments (e.g., first generation [script kiddies], second generation [non nation-state sponsored], and third generation [nation-state sponsored])
• Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities (e.g., buffer overflow, mobile code, cross-site scripting, PL/SQL and injections, race conditions, covert channel, replay, return-oriented attacks, and malicious code)
• Experience in developing and delivering technical briefings
• Must be able to work collaboratively across physical and virtual locations

Desired Skills

• Understanding of OT/ICS/SCADA technologies and associated vulnerabilities
• Experience with conducting all-source research
• Understanding of MITRE Adversary Tactics, Techniques and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK)
• Experience with:
  • SharePoint
  • ServiceNow
  • Palo Alto Networks Cortex Xpanse

Desired Certifications

CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, CIPP, CPT, CCSS

Required Education

BS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity or related degree. HS Diploma with 7+ years of cyber incident management or cybersecurity experience