Senior Vulnerability Risk & Remediation Lead

Leidos Inc; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Lorton, VA seeks a Vulnerability Analysis Subject Matter Expert to lead vulnerability identification, analysis, and risk assessment for sensitive systems. You will translate technical findings into actionable recommendations for engineers, system owners, and senior leadership.

You will manage credentialed scanning, monitor threat intelligence, and coordinate with ISSOs/SSMs to support RMF, A&A, and continuous monitoring activities in high-security environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or related discipline, or equivalent.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Progressively responsible IT cybersecurity/risk-management experience.
• Experience with enterprise vulnerability assessment and management technologies.
• Knowledge of NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI, and security authorization activities.
• Ability to translate technical vulnerability information into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed analysis of vulnerabilities affecting enterprise systems, applications, network infrastructure, operating systems, virtualization platforms, and security appliances.
• Assess vulnerability applicability and risk using CVSS, CISA KEV, EPSS, vendor advisories, and threat intelligence.
• Research emerging vulnerabilities and determine impact; recommend remediation or mitigation actions.
• Administer vulnerability tools including Tenable Security Center/Tenable.sc and Nessus.
• Develop credentialed scanning strategies and troubleshoot coverage and accuracy issues.
• Coordinate with admins and engineers to validate findings and plan remediation.

Skills

Vulnerability analysis

Risk assessment

Threat intelligence

Security architecture

OS security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/Info Assurance/CS

Master's degree in Cybersecurity/Info Assurance

Tools

Tenable Security Center/Tenable.sc

Nessus

Splunk

SIEM

Endpoint security

Job description

Leidos in Lorton, VA seeks a Vulnerability Analysis Subject Matter Expert to lead vulnerability identification, analysis, and risk assessment for sensitive systems. You will translate technical findings into actionable recommendations for engineers, system owners, and senior leadership.

You will manage credentialed scanning, monitor threat intelligence, and coordinate with ISSOs/SSMs to support RMF, A&A, and continuous monitoring activities in high-security environments.