Vulnerability Assessment (VA) Team Lead

Agile Defense; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Hybrid work model

Job summary

A cybersecurity solutions provider is seeking a Vulnerability Assessment (VA) Team Lead to oversee security assessments and penetration testing. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and at least 5 years of experience in vulnerability assessments, leadership skills, and strong understanding of cybersecurity principles. This role supports critical national missions and operates in a hybrid environment in Reston, VA, ensuring compliance with security policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience performing vulnerability assessments for an enterprise network.
• Experience with Information Systems Security principles and methods.
• Knowledgeable in FISMA compliance and Risk Management Framework.

Responsibilities

• Direct enterprise vulnerability assessment planning, scanning, analysis, and remediation coordination.
• Generate detailed reports for USG customers.
• Incorporate application security and access control requirements into VA activities.

Skills

Vulnerability assessment

Leadership experience

Written and verbal communication

Cybersecurity knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, engineering, cybersecurity or STEM

Tools

Firewall Management

Intrusion Detection Systems

Job description

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #: 1438

Job Title: Vulnerability Assessment (VA) Team Lead

Location: Reston, VA

Clearance Level: Secret Clearance

Required Certification(s): One of the following: Active Certified Information Security Manager or Active Certified Information Security System Professional.

SUMMARY

Agile Defense is currently seeking a Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) Team Lead Analysts to support an Agency-level SOC program. The position will lead the analysts that will conduct enterprise-level security assessments and penetration testing. To support this vital mission, Agile Defense staff are at the forefront of providing Advanced CND Operations, and Systems Engineering support to include the development of advanced analytics and countermeasures to protect critical assets from hostile adversaries. To ensure the integrity, security, and resiliency of critical operations, we are seeking candidates with diverse backgrounds in cyber security systems operations, penetration testing, continuous monitoring, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing. Candidates must have leadership experience, strong written and verbal communications skills, researching and analysis skills, and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of operating systems, application vulnerabilities, with hands‑on experience conducting enterprise-level vulnerability scans and network penetration testing.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Vulnerability Assessment (VA) Lead will direct enterprise vulnerability assessment planning, scanning, analysis, and remediation coordination to minimize organizational risk and ensure compliance with security policies. Plan, schedule and execute enterprise vulnerability assessment (VA) cycles; monitor remediation plans and enforce deadlines. Maintain a centralized repository of VA findings and generate detailed reports for the USG customers. Incorporate application security, firewall/ATP configurations, and access control requirements into VA activities. Utilize customer provide capabilities to perform vulnerability, audit of endpoints or network devices and wireless access points.

Perform packet capture or protocol analysis and validate the network transmission of sensitive information in accordance with security standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Certifications

CISM or CISSP

Education, Background, and Years of Experience

Bachelor’s Degree computer science, engineering, cybersecurity or STEM.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills

Minimum of 5 years’ experience performing vulnerability assessments for an enterprise network, this includes endpoints, network devices, IOT devices, web applications, databases or wireless access points.

Analyzing vulnerabilities and providing assessments and remediation instructions; knowledgeable to maintain a repository of VA application issues and report application issues to USG Government customers.

Experience with applying Information Systems Security principles and methods.

Experience with Application Security implementation; understanding of Firewall Management and Advanced Threat Protection; familiarity with Access Control, Authorization, Intrusion Prevention and Intrusion Detection.

Familiar with FISMA compliance and Risk Management Framework.

Preferred Skills

• One or more certifications for VAT Analysts: GPEN, GWAPT, GSNA, GAWN, GWEB, GXPN, CEH, OSCP, OSEE, OSCE, OSWP.
• Leadership experience of a technical team.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions

Hybrid in Reston, VA

Strength Demands

Physical Requirements

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities