SME Cyber Vulnerability Management

General Dynamics Information Technology; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking an SME Information Security Analyst to lead vulnerability management and optimize Tenable Security Center on Linux/Red Hat environments. The role supports hybrid cloud stacks across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, ensuring compliance with DISA STIGs, NSA, and organizational policies.

You will translate advanced findings into actionable remediation plans, prepare dashboards for Command Leadership, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across

Qualifications

• Experience with vulnerability management and security monitoring.
• Proven ability to translate technical findings into remediation actions.
• Know-how to operate in DISA/NSA-aligned compliance environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead vulnerability management operations and Tenable Security Center maintenance on Linux/Red Hat.
• Analyze scan results and prioritize remediation for mission needs.
• Develop and maintain POA&Ms and mitigation guidance.
• Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, and leadership teams.

Skills

Splunk/Elastic for Cloud

EDR tools

Antivirus platforms

ServiceNow/Remedy

Education

DoD 8570/8140 compliant certifications

CompTIA Security+

CySA+

Network+

CASP+

GIAC certifications (GCIH, GCFA)

Tools

Splunk

Elastic

EDR tools

Antivirus platforms

ServiceNow/Remedy

Job description

The SME Information Security Analyst (Vulnerability Management) serves as the technical lead for deploying, configuring, and maintaining the enterprise vulnerability management environment. This position focuses on optimizing Tenable Security Center within Linux/Red Hat infrastructures and ensuring compliance with DISA STIGs, NSA guidelines, and organizational cybersecurity policies. The analyst supports Enterprise Communications and hybrid environments across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong analytical skills, and collaboration with engineering, cybersecurity, and leadership teams across the command.

Responsibilities

Vulnerability Management Operations

• Install, configure, and maintain Tenable Security Center and scanning components on Linux/Red Hat platforms.
• Ensure vulnerability management systems meet DISA STIG, NSA, and cybersecurity policy requirements.
• Manage credentialed and non-credentialed scans, schedules, asset groups, and plugin updates.
• Troubleshoot scanner/system issues to ensure accurate and continuous vulnerability detection.

Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze scan results to identify weaknesses, misconfigurations, and emerging threats.
• Validate findings, assess severity, and prioritize remediation based on mission needs.
• Produce recurring reports, dashboards, and metrics for Command Leadership.
• Translate complex technical findings into clear remediation guidance for engineering teams.

Mitigation Support & POA&M Management

• Provide expert guidance on mitigation, configuration hardening, and patching strategies.
• Support development and maintenance of POA&M for unresolved vulnerabilities.
• Track remediation progress to ensure compliance with published cyber directives.

Enterprise Communications Support

• Support enterprise communications systems and services to ensure secure hybrid operations.
• Assist with monitoring and securing cloud/on-prem workloads using enterprise security tools.
• Collaborate with cloud, network, and communications teams to ensure secure configurations and continuous monitoring.

Threat Detection & Response

• Support threat detection using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and cloud environments including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Conduct log analysis, event correlation, and investigation of suspicious activity.
• Assist with incident reporting, documentation, and escalation procedures.
• Contribute to detection rule tuning, alert fidelity improvements, and endpoint hardening.
• Identify coverage gaps and recommend improvements; document findings in After-Action Reports with SOC, EPT, and CTI partners.
• Develop guardrails, configuration baselines, and automation artifacts to reduce vulnerability recurrence.
• Support surge response activities through rapid scanning, validation, and remediation assistance.

Required Skills & Experience

• Splunk or Elastic for Cloud
• Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) tools
• Antivirus platforms
• ServiceNow, Remedy, or similar ticketing systems

Compliance / Certifications (Preferred)

• DoD 8570 / 8140 compliant certification
• CompTIA Security+
• CySA+
• Network+
• CASP+
• GIAC certifications (GCIH, GCFA, etc.)

Security Clearance Level

• TS/SCI Required

Location

• On Customer Site

Citizenship Requirement

• US citizenship

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