Vulnerability Analysis Specialist

Tharros; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Disability coverage

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Tharros in the United States is seeking a Vulnerability Analysis Specialist to join our team supporting national standards and cybersecurity initiatives. You will identify critical flaws, develop mitigation strategies, and communicate findings to executives and stakeholders.

You should have hands-on experience with system or network administration, vulnerability discovery, and security concepts. We offer competitive compensation, education reimbursement, and opportunities to grow with leading

Qualifications

• Experience in vulnerability assessment and discovery.
• Experience with networks, systems, and applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of common computer technologies and protocols.
• Familiarity with cryptography is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop risk-based mitigation strategies for networks, operating systems, and applications.
• Review and define requirements for information security solutions.
• Conduct daily searches and triage vulnerabilities in repositories and advisories.
• Regularly score vulnerabilities to enable triage using CVSS.
• Prepare and deliver complex IT security reports for executives and stakeholders.
• Coordinate, monitor, and support activities in the vulnerability management program.

Skills

Vulnerability analysis

Network administration

Software development

Security concepts

Written communication

MS Office

Tools

CVSS

Microsoft Office Suite

Teams/Video conferencing

Job description

Tharros is looking for courageous team members that enable government missions to move forward with confidence.

Who We Are

At Tharros, expertise, confidence and continuous advancement are at the foundation of what we do. With us, you work with the world’s preeminent vulnerability experts to not only advance government missions, but also your own career path. We’re looking for confident leaders to grow and evolve as we do, protecting our nation’s protectors with cutting-edge cybersecurity tools.

Seeing everything includes seeing everyone. Tharros moves missions forward with a courageous team of experts and a variety of perspectives.

Outperform

Lead with Growth

Dare to Secure

At Tharros, we have exceptional benefits because our employees’ success is our success. We support our team members’ growth with training opportunities, tools and resources.

Outperform the Expected

Tharros sets high standards because we know our team can meet and exceed them. We anticipate success, expect exceptional results and ensure impact for everyone.

Lead with Continuous Growth

When our employees grow, everyone thrives. As the leaders in vulnerability research, we grow capability for our clients and our employees.

Dare to Secure Anything

At the cutting-edge of cybersecurity technology, Tharros dares to create tools that will have maximum mission impact. Our company culture reflects this confidence.

Benefits of Working with Tharros

Moving boldly forward requires a strong foundation. Tharros provides foundational benefits that help our employees grow and thrive.

To be the best, you join the best. Tharros offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision and disability coverage, savings & retirement and paid leave.

At Tharros, leaders develop leaders. Working at Tharros gives our employees access to resources and expertise found nowhere else, and we nurture the future leaders in cybersecurity from within our ranks.

We’re not afraid to show our commitment to growing our Tharros team. We offer generous referral bonuses to employees who help us reach hiring goals.

Training & Certification Reimbursement

Tharros is always advancing. We offer an education reimbursement benefit of up to $5,250 per year to help our employees thrive.

Breaking Barriers to Cybersecurity Success

Our people-first culture enables more flexibility for our employees to find success in cyber fields. At Tharros, there are no barriers between you, the world’s leading cybersecurity experts, and our customers.

We have an immediate opportunity for a Vulnerability Analysis Specialist to join our team supporting the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). We are seeking applicants who have a deep interest in cybersecurity and a desire to make an impact to solve tough problems. Through innovative ideas and collaboration, we seek to improve the security of software systems by determining critical security flaws and providing solutions to manage the vulnerability.

• Develop risk-based mitigation strategies for networks, operating systems, and applications.
• Review and define requirements for information security solutions.
• Conduct daily searches and triage vulnerabilities in online repositories (open-source, vulnerability reports, and vendors’ security advisories) that contain relevant vulnerability information to identify newly listed vulnerabilities.
• Conduct regular scoring of vulnerabilities to enable triage and prioritization using Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS).
• Prepare and deliver complex IT security reports that can be easily understood by executives and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate, monitor, and support activities and procedures in the vulnerability management program.

Requirements:

• Applicable or educational experience as a system or network administrator, software developer, or similar technical occupation
• Fundamental understanding of common computer, network, and internet technologies, including basic computer architecture and common network protocols
• Vulnerabilities and software security in general
• Vulnerability assessment and discovery
• Internet security issues including common security technology
• Basic cryptography
• Broad communications skills, including writing, speaking, explaining complex technical issues, working with parties in conflict
• Logic and reasoning, separate evidence from opinion, decision-making under uncertainty
• Creative problem solving
• Recognize and properly handle confidential and sensitive information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite to include Teams or similar workplace chat and videoconferencing tools

Equal Opportunity Employment

Tharros is committed to implementing employment programs and policies dedicated to equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination. Learn more today.

Be Bold with Tharros

Want to learn more about what it means to work with the world’s preeminent cyber vulnerability experts? Contact us to learn more about who we are and how you can join us.