System Vulnerability Analyst

Themis Insight, LLC.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision plans (100% of

401k with company match

Paid time off: holidays + 25 days PTO

Career development programs

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Themis Insight, LLC is seeking a System Vulnerability Analyst to support operations around Fort Meade, MD. The role focuses on identifying system vulnerabilities, assessing attack surfaces, and translating findings into actionable countermeasures for mission success.

You will produce formal and informal reports, briefings, and perspectives on actual and potential attacks, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to strengthen cyber resilience and ensure critical infrastructure protection.

Qualifications

• Degree must be in Computer Science or a related field (e.g., Computer Engineering, Cyber Security, IT, Information Assurance).
• Relevant experience in vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, and/or computer forensics.
• Military training in JCAC, UCT, NWBC/INWT, or Cyber Defense Operations will count towards experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify vulnerabilities of and attacks to system design and operation across hardware, software, personnel, procedures, and security domains.
• Relate vulnerabilities to effects on operations and missions; compare attack techniques; develop countermeasures.
• Produce formal and informal reports, briefings, and perspectives on actual and potential attacks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen cyber resilience and protect critical infrastructure.

Skills

Vulnerability Analysis

Penetration Testing

Cybersecurity

Forensics

Information Assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in related field

Doctoral degree in related field

Tools

JCAC training

Undergraduate Cyber Training (UCT)

NWBC/INWT

Cyber Defense Operations training

Job description

Themis Insight solves difficult business, IT, and analytic problems by addressing the whole problem - not just the symptoms - using interdisciplinary approaches that are both practical and innovative. We provide fresh alternatives to ordinary, mainstream consulting firms through small, highly skilled, and hand-picked teams that can meet clients' needs in any industry. Our broad interdisciplinary understanding allows us to provide the right solution, even if it is from outside the industry or traditionally defined problem space. We bring Public and Private, Civilian and Military expertise to every case.

We are hiring a System Vulnerability Analyst to work in the Fort Meade, MD vicinity. Position location is subject to change based on central MD client's needs.

Required: TS/SCI with a Polygraph

Identify vulnerabilities of and attacks to the design and operation of a system (H/W, S/W, personnel, procedures, logistics and physical security) by relating vulnerabilities and attacks to effects on operations and missions supported by those systems. Compare and contrast various system attack techniques and develop operationally effective countermeasures. Produce formal and informal reports, briefings, and perspectives of actual and potential attacks against the systems or missions being studied.

Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:

Level 2:

• Information Assurance Certification may be required
• A Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience. An Associate's degree plus 7 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.
• Degree must be in Computer Science or a related field (e.g., General Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Information Assurance, and Information Security).
• Relevant experience must be in vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, and/or computer forensics. In addition, may include computer or information systems design/development, programming, information/cyber/network security, information assurance, systems engineering, and/or network and/or system administration. Completion of military training in a relevant area such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis course), Undergraduate Cyber Training (UCT), Network Warfare Bridge Course (NWBC)/Intermediate Network Warfare Training (INWT), Cyber Defense Operations will be considered towards the relevant experience requirement (i.e., 20-24 weeks course will count as 6 months of experience, 10-14 weeks will count as 3 months of experience).

Level 3:

• Information Assurance Certification may be required
• A Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 4 years of relevant experience. An Associate's degree plus 10 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.
• Degree must be in Computer Science or a related field (e.g., General Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Information Assurance, and Information Security).
• Relevant experience must be in vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, and/or computer forensics. In addition, may include computer or information systems design/development, programming, information/cyber/network security, information assurance, systems engineering, and/or network and/or system administration. Completion of military training in a relevant area such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis course), Undergraduate Cyber Training (UCT), Network Warfare Bridge Course (NWBC)/Intermediate Network Warfare Training (INWT), Cyber Defense Operations will be considered towards the relevant experience requirement (i.e., 20-24 weeks course will count as 6 months of experience, 10-14 weeks will count as 3 months of experience).

Themis Insight has all the PERKS!

You are our most valuable resource - your ambition, your knowledge, your creativity. We offer an industry-leading set of benefits to supplement your normal salary compensation. Themis Insight has you covered with flexible ways to balance work and home life, full health benefit premium coverage, and generous contributions toward your retirement.

• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans with 100% paid premiums.
• 401k: We contribute 6% even if you don't!
• Time Off: 11 standard holidays, and 25 days of PTO
• Career Development: Get career counseling and individualized career development plans, including education and training.
• Employee referral bonuses for successful hires

Themis Insight is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Themis Insight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.