System Vulnerability Analyst

the-swift-group

Maryland

On-site

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Swift is seeking a System Vulnerability Analyst to join a mission-focused team in Annapolis Junction, MD. You will identify, analyze, and help mitigate vulnerabilities across operational and developmental systems to strengthen security posture and support mission objectives.

Responsibilities include assessing configurations and networks, conducting hardware/software security analysis, and communicating risk with remediation guidance.

Qualifications

Experience performing system vulnerability assessments and security analysis.
Experience identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in complex environments.
Knowledge of operating systems, networks, and security controls.
Familiarity with vulnerability assessment methodologies and risk analysis.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Perform vulnerability assessments of operational and developmental systems to identify weaknesses and mitigation strategies.
Analyze system configurations, security controls, and network architectures to assess risk.
Conduct security analysis of hardware, software, OS, and networks.
Evaluate vulnerabilities using automated and manual techniques and support remediation.
Collaborate with mission teams to assess system security and improve cybersecurity posture.
Document findings and communicate risk assessments and mitigation recommendations.
Support cybersecurity engineering activities through vulnerability analysis and risk assessment.

Skills

Vulnerability assessments

Security analysis

Cybersecurity engineering

Network security

Threat modeling

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/IS or related

Associate's degree with relevant experience

Job description

Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.

We are seeking System Vulnerability Analysts to join a growing team supporting mission-focused work in Annapolis Junction, MD. This role focuses on identifying, analyzing, and assessing vulnerabilities across operational and developmental systems to strengthen security posture and support mission objectives.

Responsibilities:

Perform vulnerability assessments of operational and developmental systems to identify security weaknesses and recommend mitigation strategies.
Analyze system configurations, security controls, and network architectures to assess risk and identify potential exploit paths.
Conduct security analysis of hardware, software, operating systems, and network environments.
Evaluate vulnerabilities using automated and manual analysis techniques and support remediation efforts.
Collaborate with mission teams to assess system security and improve overall cybersecurity posture.
Document technical findings and communicate risk assessments and mitigation recommendations.
Support cybersecurity engineering activities through vulnerability analysis, risk assessment, and security best practices.

Required Qualifications:

Experience performing system vulnerability assessments, security analysis, or cybersecurity engineering.
Experience identifying, analyzing, and assessing system vulnerabilities and recommending mitigation strategies.
Understanding of operating systems, network protocols, system architectures, and security controls.
Experience with vulnerability assessment methodologies, security testing, and risk analysis.
Familiarity with cybersecurity principles, network security, and system hardening.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex technical environments.

Level 1

Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience; OR
Associate's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience.
Degree must be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
Relevant experience must include vulnerability assessment, system security analysis, penetration testing, network analysis, and/or cybersecurity engineering.

Level 2