ISSO: Cyber Defense & Vulnerability Specialist

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead Family of Companies in Dahlgren, VA seeks a full-time ISSO to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities across systems. The role emphasizes vulnerability scans, DoD tool usage (ACAS/HBSS), and applying hardening techniques to protect network security.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, IAM Level II, and strong knowledge of networking protocols and security best practices. Travel is rare; Top Secret clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant ISSO experience.
• IAM Level II certification required.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS and network protocols.
• Experience with DoD security tools and vulnerability management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability scans and identify vulnerabilities in security systems.
• Use DoD network analysis tools to identify vulnerabilities (ACAS, HBSS).
• Perform application vulnerability assessments and systemic issue identification.
• Share insights to improve the organization's risk posture.
• Apply cybersecurity and privacy principles per confidentiality, integrity, availability.
• Perform impact/risk assessments and troubleshoot cyber defense infrastructure.

Skills

Vulnerability scanning

DoD tools usage

System hardening

Application vulnerability assessments

Risk analysis & impact assessments

Threat environment insights

Cybersecurity principles

Troubleshooting cyber defense

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ACAS

HBSS/Trellix ESS

VPN security

NIPS/anti-malware

Job description

Bowhead Family of Companies in Dahlgren, VA seeks a full-time ISSO to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities across systems. The role emphasizes vulnerability scans, DoD tool usage (ACAS/HBSS), and applying hardening techniques to protect network security.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, IAM Level II, and strong knowledge of networking protocols and security best practices. Travel is rare; Top Secret clearance may be required.