Senior System Vulnerability Analyst III - National Security

Independent Software, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long term disability

Short term disability

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Paid training

Job summary

Independent Software is seeking a System Vulnerability Analyst, Level 3 in Annapolis Junction, MD. You will identify, analyze, and help mitigate vulnerabilities across complex systems and networks, conducting assessments and developing mitigation reports to support mission-critical operations.

Role requires strong experience in vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, and forensics, with MITRE ATT&CK and NIST/ISO 27001 familiarity. TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting vulnerability assessments and developing mitigation reports.
• Experience with vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, and/or computer forensics.
• Experience with network analysis and network anomaly detection.
• Ability to analyze network and security data to identify malicious or unauthorized activity.
• Familiarity with IOCs, MITRE ATT&CK, and NIST/ISO 27001.
• Zero Trust experience related to CNE/CNO, infrastructure, or hardening is a plus.
• Malware analysis and penetration testing experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability assessments and develop mitigation reports.
• Perform vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, and/or computer forensic activities.
• Analyze network activity to identify malicious, anomalous, or unauthorized behavior.
• Analyze data from multiple network and security sources.
• Identify and analyze Indicators of Compromise (IOCs).
• Apply MITRE ATT&CK and NIST/ISO 27001 concepts during security analysis.
• Document assessment findings, vulnerabilities, and recommended mitigations.
• Support periodic OCONUS travel as required.

Skills

Vulnerability assessments

Penetration testing

Computer forensics

Network analysis

Anomaly detection

IOCs

MITRE ATT&CK

NIST/ISO 27001

Zero Trust

Malware analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Master's degree in Computer Science or related

Doctoral degree in CS or related

Associate's degree + 10 years experience

Job description

Independent Software is seeking a System Vulnerability Analyst, Level 3 in Annapolis Junction, MD. You will identify, analyze, and help mitigate vulnerabilities across complex systems and networks, conducting assessments and developing mitigation reports to support mission-critical operations.

Role requires strong experience in vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, and forensics, with MITRE ATT&CK and NIST/ISO 27001 familiarity. TS/SCI clearance is required.