Vulnerability Assessment Analyst

Seneca Holdings; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Seneca Technologies in Mechanicsburg, PA, is hiring a Vulnerability Assessment Analyst to support a Department of War contractor environment. You will identify, assess, and track security vulnerabilities across on-prem and cloud environments, perform scans, analyze findings, and recommend remediation actions to strengthen mission security.

The role requires RMF familiarity, ability to coordinate with system owners, and collaboration with cybersecurity teams.

Qualifications

• Experience performing vulnerability assessments, security scanning, and cybersecurity analysis.
• Experience analyzing security findings and recommending risk-based remediation actions.
• Understanding of RMF, security authorization, and continuous monitoring principles.
• Active Secret clearance and ability to support classified work requirements.
• Experience with remediation tracking and compliance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability scans and security assessments of information systems, applications, networks, and cloud environments.
• Analyze vulnerability results and determine potential impact to mission operations.
• Develop remediation strategies and track remediation efforts with owners.
• Support RMF activities and contribute to authorization decisions.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, engineering, cloud, and operations teams to improve security posture.

Skills

Vulnerability assessments

Security scanning

Cybersecurity analysis

RMF knowledge

Remediation tracking

Risk-based analysis

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/Information Assurance/IT/CS

Nine years of relevant cybersecurity experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Tenable Nessus

Tenable Security Center

Vulnerability assessment tools

Security dashboards/tools

Cloud security monitoring tools (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

Seneca Technologiesis part of the Seneca Nation Group (SNG) portfolio of companies. SNG is Seneca Holdings’ federal government contracting business that meets mission-critical needs of federal civilian, defense, and intelligence community customers. Our portfolio comprises multiple subsidiaries that participate in the Small Business Administration 8(a) program. To learn more about SNG, visit the website and follow us on LinkedIn.

Our team of talented individuals is what makes us successful. To support our team, we provide a balanced mix of benefits and programs.Your total rewards package includes competitive pay, benefits, and perks, flexible work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and performance and recognition programs. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, voluntary benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident), health savings and flexible spending accounts, and retirement 401K plan. One of our fundamental principles is to offer competitive health and welfare benefits to our team members, providing coverage and care for you and your family. Full-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefits and paid leave programs. We pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment and culture, which embraces our mission of providing financial and non-financial benefits back to the members of the Seneca Nation.

Seneca Technologies is hiring for a Vulnerability Assessment Analyst. The Vulnerability Assessment Analyst supports a Department of War (DOW) agency contractor environment cybersecurity operations mission by identifying, assessing, and tracking security vulnerabilities across on-premises and cloud-based environments. The analyst is responsible for conducting vulnerability scans, analyzing findings, recommending remediation actions, and supporting risk-based decision-making. This position works closely with system owners, cybersecurity teams, and stakeholders to improve the agency’s security posture through continuous assessment, reporting, and remediation tracking activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct vulnerability scans and security assessments of information systems, applications, networks, and cloud environments.
• Analyze vulnerability assessment results and determine the potential impact to systems and mission operations.
• Develop and recommend remediation strategies to address identified vulnerabilities and security weaknesses.
• Track vulnerability remediation efforts and coordinate with system owners to ensure timely resolution of findings.
• Support continuous monitoring programs through recurring assessments and validation of corrective actions.
• Perform risk-based analysis to prioritize vulnerabilities based on severity, exploitability, and mission impact.
• Generate reports, metrics, dashboards, and status updates related to vulnerability management activities.
• Validate remediation efforts through rescanning and follow-up assessments.
• Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities by providing vulnerability assessment data and supporting authorization decisions.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, engineering, cloud, and operations teams to improve system security and compliance.
• Assist with cybersecurity inspections, audits, compliance reviews, and security assessments.
• Maintain assessment documentation and support reporting requirements for leadership and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience performing vulnerability assessments, security scanning, and cybersecurity analysis.
• Experience analyzing security findings and recommending risk-based remediation actions.
• Working knowledge of Department of War (DOW) cybersecurity requirements and vulnerability management processes.
• Understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF), security authorization, and continuous monitoring principles.
• Experience supporting remediation tracking and compliance reporting activities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a mission-focused cybersecurity environment.
• S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain all required government security clearances, as applicable.
• One or more of the following certifications:
  • CompTIA Security+ CE
  • CompTIA CySA+
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • Tenable Certification
  • Comparable vulnerability assessment or cybersecurity certification

Education & Experience

• Possess current Secret Clearance plus one of the following:
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in vulnerability management, cybersecurity assessments, RMF, or system security activities.
• Orminimum of nine (9) years of directly relevant cybersecurity, vulnerability assessment, or system security experience in lieu of a degree.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

Vulnerability Assessment & Management

• Vulnerability Scanning and Analysis
• Vulnerability Prioritization and Risk Assessment
• Remediation Planning and Tracking
• Security Configuration Assessment
• Risk-Based Vulnerability Management
• Continuous Monitoring and Validation

Security Assessment Tools

• Tenable Nessus
• Tenable Security Center or Equivalent Platforms
• Vulnerability Assessment and Compliance Tools
• Security Reporting and Dashboard Solutions

Cloud Security Tools & Platforms

• AWS Native Security Monitoring Tools
• Microsoft Azure Security Monitoring Tools
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Security Monitoring Tools
• Cloud Vulnerability Assessment and Configuration Review

Risk Management & Compliance

• DOW Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• NIST Special Publication 800-37
• Security Authorization and Accreditation Processes
• Continuous Monitoring Programs
• Security Control Validation
• Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) Management

Cybersecurity Knowledge Areas

• Network Security Principles
• Threat and Vulnerability Analysis
• Security Compliance Requirements
• Security Reporting and Metrics
• Remediation Verification
• Cyber Risk Analysis and Mitigation

Location : Mechanicsburg, PA. Remote work may be authorized. Employees working remotely must reside within commuting distance of an approved SIPRNet access location and be available to support classified work requirements as needed.

Clearance : Active Secret

Travel: Some CONUS travel required

Equal Opportunity Statement:
Seneca Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status, veteran status, or other protected class status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training. The Company also prohibits retaliation against any employee who exercises his or her rights under applicable anti-discrimination laws. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company does give hiring preference to Seneca or Native individuals. Veterans with expertise in these areas are highly encouraged to apply.