Network Vulnerability Analyst

SMS DATA PRODUCTS GROUP, INC; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS DATA PRODUCTS GROUP, INC is seeking a Network Vulnerability Analyst to support the AFCENT NOSC at Shaw AFB. The role focuses on running and securing a 24/7 enterprise network, performing vulnerability scans, patching, and incident response within a DoD environment.

You will work with ACAS, Nessus, LogRhythm, and VPN equipment, develop processes, monitor threats, and report findings to enable mission assurance for AFCENT and coalition partners.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a related field, with 3+ years of relevant experience or 5+ years total experience.
• DoD security clearance or ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance
• DoD ACAS certification or equivalent (e.g., CompTIA Network+ or CCNA)
• Experience installing and maintaining Windows Server in host/compute environments
• Experience with DNS, DHCP, remote access, and network infrastructure

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain and manage security devices including IDS/IPS, LogRhythm, ACAS and VPN equipment
• Develop sensor processes and checklists; detect and prevent intrusions
• Monitor vulnerabilities and coordinate remediation; provide reports
• Conduct enterprise-wide vulnerability scanning and patching using DoD tools
• Coordinate IAVA tracking and reporting; assist in incident analysis

Skills

Network security

Vulnerability analysis

Security monitoring

Education

Associate's degree in related field

3+ years related experience or 5+ years total

Tools

ACAS

LogRhythm

Nessus

Tenable Security Center

VPN equipment

Windows Server

Job description

SMS is hiring Network Vulnerability Analyst to support the AFCENT NOSC contract at Shaw AFB AFCENTs mission is to deliver combat ready air space communications and cyberspace capability for USCENTCOM helping maintain security and stability throughout Southwest Asia We support the AFCENT Commander USCENTCOM coalition and joint partners and warfighters who rely on NIPRNet SIPRNet partner networks and other command and control systems The AFCENT NOSC program is focused on running and protecting a 247 enterprise network and systems operations including cybersecurity engineering maintenance and technical support keeping the AFCENTs theater communications and IT infrastructure ready secure and available to effectively execute the AFCENT mission Since 1976 SMS has specialized in modernizing legacy IT and sustaining complex enterprise environments for federal agencies With the goal of building long term partnerships with our customers we invest in our employees by providing the training tools and support they need to keep critical missions operational improve performance and reduce risk SMS is headquartered in McLean Virginia with offices and on site operations at customer locations throughout the United States For additional information on SMS visit wwwsmscom

Job Responsibilities

• Install configure maintain and manage security devices to include IDSIPS LogRhythm Enterprise Security Manager ACAS and associated Virtual Private Network VPN equipmentconfigurations
• Assist in development and documentation of sensor processes and checklists
• Develop methods to detect and prevent intrusive activities
• Assist Cybersecurity to develop countermeasures to isolate contain and prevent intrusive actives and secure networks
• Monitor network traffic to determine system vulnerabilities and required fixes
• Apply established network security procedures logs and make recommendations for correcting network security incidents
• Coordinate the escalation of security issues requiring detailed analysis
• Conduct network security monitoring and Enterprise wide vulnerability scanning
• Perform patching of authorized DOD network vulnerability scanning tools and infrastructure to include Red Hat Linux Nessus scanner application and Tenable Security Center application
• Provide reports and metrics during contingency operations and in support of named network defensecybersecurity operations and exercises
• Assist in completion of network defensecybersecurity statistical and trend data and operational event reporting when requested
• Coordinate and track Information Assurance Vulnerabilities Alerts IAVA
• Review and report compliance and develop POA&M
• Track AFCENT vulnerability and patch compliance and provide trending analysis
• Provide vulnerability assessments
• Use vulnerability toolsets to determine networks and systems security weaknesses and shortfalls
• Research and coordinate vulnerability finding with Security Analysis to provide detailed fix actions
• Coordinate with other Counter Access Team CAT team to ensure latest known vulnerabilities are properly identified and corrected
• Provide General IT Management support
• Provide General Networking support
• Provide LAN support
• Provide WAN Enterprise support
• Provide technical general OCONUS deploymentTDY travel support as required
• Provide CONUS TDY support as required

Required Qualifications

• Required Qualifications Associates in related field and 3 or more years relevant experience; or 5 or more years relevant experience
• Firewall and ACAS experience
• Ability to provide technical summary of findings in accordance with established reporting procedures
• Must possess experience and demonstrate an understanding with installation of Microsoft Windows Server in Host and Compute Environments and Windows Server using server images
• Experience with implementation of storage solutions high availability
• Domain Name Systems DNS Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP network connectivity and remote access solutions core and distributed network solutions advance network infrastructure and maintain and monitor server environments
• Certifications Required CompTia Network CE or Cisco Certified Network Associate CCNA DoD Assured Compliance Assessment Solution ACAS certification ITIL Foundation Candidate has up to 60 days to acquire ITIL Foundation certification
• Clearance Required Department of Defense Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance
• Req 2026 5426

SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran