Enterprise Cybersecurity Vulnerability Analyst, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Senior Enterprise Cybersecurity Vulnerability Analyst to join the internal Enterprise Cybersecurity team. You will use enterprise tools to identify and remediate vulnerabilities, validate patches, and support client-facing and internal teams in a Cyber Fusion Center environment.

Role requires strong communication, cloud experience (AWS/Azure/GCP), and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in vulnerability analyst roles identifying and remediating cloud vulnerabilities.
• 2+ years of Windows and UNIX system administration.
• Experience with cloud platforms AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Experience with Tenable Cloud Security and Tenable Security Center.
• Knowledge of TCP, IP, UDP, HTTP/HTTPS, SSH and DNS.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, teams, and management.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Education options include degree or 10+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify internally and externally facing vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.
• Validate patches and mitigations within defined SLA levels.
• Conduct vulnerability management analysis for internal and client-facing teams.
• Stay current with emerging threats and collaborate in a Cyber Fusion Center.
• Assist team lead with metrics and KPIs for leadership.

Skills

Vulnerability analysis

Windows administration

UNIX administration

Cloud security

Networking basics

Communication

Security clearance

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Education

Associate degree + 7+ years IT

Bachelor's degree + 5+ years IT

Master's degree + 3+ years IT

10+ years IT experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Tenable Security Center

Nessus

Qualys

Splunk

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Enterprise Cybersecurity Vulnerability Analyst, Senior

The Opportunity:

Support Booz Allen Hamilton's internal Enterprise Cybersecurity team by utilizing enterprise-level vulnerability scanning and assessment tools to identify internally and externally facing vulnerabilities and security misconfigurations across the Booz Allen network. Validate that appropriate patches and mitigations are in place within defined SLA levels. Conduct analysis and serve as a vulnerability management resource supporting the company's client-facing and internal support teams. Stay current with emerging threats within the industry and collaborate with other cybersecurity teams in a Cyber Fusion Center (CFC) environment to understand the impact of security threats and possible impacts to the global enterprise. Conduct direct outreach to affected environments to ensure rapid remediation. As needed, assist the Vulnerability Management Team lead with providing metrics and KPIs to other operational teams and senior leadership.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 4+ years of experience in a vulnerability analyst role including identifying and remediating cloud vulnerabilities and misconfigurations

• 2+ years of experience with Windows and UNIX system administration

• Experience managing, deploying, and securing resources within AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform

• Experience with Tenable Cloud Security and Tenable Security Center

• Knowledge of basic networking protocols, including TCP, IP, UDP, HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, and DNS

• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, supporting teams, and management

• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

• Associate’s degree and 7+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Master's degree and 3+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or 10+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience deploying, managing, and administering vulnerability scanning software such as Tenable Security Center or multiple Nessus scanners within a medium or large-scale enterprise including Qualys

• Experience with Splunk, including building search queries

• Knowledge of vulnerabilities, cyber threats, and information security tools

• Knowledge of open security standards and projects, including OWASP

• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

• GSEC, GMON, GCIA, or Security+ Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.