Senior System Vulnerability Analyst - Threat Mitigation

Independent Software; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Role requires experience with vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, and forensics, plus familiarity with IOCs, MITRE ATT&CK, and NIST/ISO 27001 frameworks. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience with vulnerability assessments and mitigation reporting.
• Experience with vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, and/or computer forensics.
• Familiarity with IOCs, MITRE ATT&CK, and NIST/ISO 27001.
• Active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Vulnerability assessments

Penetration testing

Network analysis

IOCs

MITRE ATT&CK

NIST/ISO 27001

Zero Trust

Malware analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

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

Role requires experience with vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, and forensics, plus familiarity with IOCs, MITRE ATT&CK, and NIST/ISO 27001 frameworks. Occasional travel may be required.