IT Security Vulnerability Specialist | Secret Clearance

OCT Consulting, LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401K with employer contributions (3%)

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance and Disability benefits

Training Benefits

Job summary

OCT Consulting, LLC is seeking an IT Security Vulnerability Specialist (0036) to support a federal client in Suitland, MD. The role is full-time and onsite during the initial training and performance evaluation period (roughly 2–3 months or longer, based on performance).

The candidate will lead remediation efforts, conduct vulnerability assessments, and monitor various vulnerability management tools while ensuring compliance with NIST RMF and related standards.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with A&A support.
• Proficient in all steps in the NIST RMF framework.
• Knowledgeable in NIST SP 800-53 & 800-53A.
• MS Excel proficiency.
• Related industry certifications such as GIAC GEVA, CASP, CISSP, CISM, GSEC, GMON, Security+.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• SECRET clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive remediation efforts within a government environment to improve vulnerability management processes.
• Articulate risk and impact to product, engineering, and business leaders; convey urgency to remediate vulnerabilities.
• Conduct internal vulnerability assessments and analyses from external reports, zero-days, and incidents.
• Monitor vulnerability management tools and code scanning; maintain security configurations.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards for vulnerability management.
• Participate in security audits to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Create reports and dashboards to drive remediation and process improvements.
• Support security operations and incident response as needed.

Skills

A&A support

NIST RMF framework

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Vulnerability scanning platforms

STIG

CIS benchmarks

Job description

OCT Consulting, LLC is seeking an IT Security Vulnerability Specialist (0036) to support a federal client in Suitland, MD. The role is full-time and onsite during the initial training and performance evaluation period (roughly 2–3 months or longer, based on performance).

The candidate will lead remediation efforts, conduct vulnerability assessments, and monitor various vulnerability management tools while ensuring compliance with NIST RMF and related standards.