Senior System Vulnerability Analyst (Level 3) - Threat Intel

Independent Software, Inc.; Ellicott City (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Software is seeking a System Vulnerability Analyst, Level 3 to identify, analyze, and mitigate vulnerabilities across complex systems and network environments. You will perform security assessments, analyze network activity, identify IOCs, and develop reporting to support mission-critical operations.

The role requires experience with vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and NIST/ISO 27001 frameworks, plus TS SCI with polygraph clearance is

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or a related field such as Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, IT, Information Assurance, or Information Security.
• Relevant experience must include vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, and/or computer forensics. Qualifying military cyber training may count toward the experience requirement.

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 travel as required.

Skills

Vulnerability assessments

Mitigation reports

Penetration testing

Network analysis

IOCs

MITRE ATT&CK

NIST/ISO 27001

Zero Trust experience

Malware analysis

Security assessments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Doctoral degree in related field

Associate's degree + 10 years of experience

Tools

Job description

Independent Software is seeking a System Vulnerability Analyst, Level 3 to identify, analyze, and mitigate vulnerabilities across complex systems and network environments. You will perform security assessments, analyze network activity, identify IOCs, and develop reporting to support mission-critical operations.

The role requires experience with vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and NIST/ISO 27001 frameworks, plus TS SCI with polygraph clearance is