Vulnerability Management Analyst with Security Clearance

Sarela Technology Solutions; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

SarelaTech seeks an experienced Vulnerability Management Analyst (OS/Infrastructure) to support a DoW cybersecurity mission in Columbus, OH. You will identify vulnerabilities across operating systems, networks, applications, and databases, and coordinate remediation based on risk.

You will implement STIGs, support IAVM compliance, and engage with system admins, ISSMs, and program managers to track issues and ensure timely remediation.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of relevant experience in vulnerability management.
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanners and remediation.
• Understanding of cybersecurity vulnerabilities and remediation techniques.
• Familiarity with DISA STIGs and DoD IAVM processes.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification and active DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Identify vulnerabilities and assess risk across OS, networks, apps, and databases.
• Coordinate remediation activities and prioritize based on risk.
• Support STIG implementation and IAVM program compliance.
• Engage with system admins, ISSMs, and program managers to track issues.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Vulnerability scanners

Risk assessment

DISA STIGs familiarity

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification

Active DoD Secret security clearance

Tools

ACAS

Vulnerability scanning tools

Job description

SarelaTech is seeking an experienced Vulnerability Management Analyst (OS/Infrastructure) to support a Department of War (DoW) cybersecurity mission in Columbus, Ohio. This position will provide vulnerability management support for assigned information systems and computer networks, identifying vulnerabilities and assessing risk across operating systems, infrastructure, applications, databases, and other information system components. The Vulnerability Management Analyst will engage with stakeholders and mission partners to facilitate vulnerability discovery through manual review and vulnerability scanning tools. The analyst will coordinate remediation activities, prioritize remediation efforts based on risk, recommend appropriate actions to remediate vulnerabilities and mitigate risk, and validate completed remediation actions. The position will support implementation of required security configurations, including Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and support compliance with the DoD Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) program. The analyst will track and report security and compliance issues and ensure compliance with DLA and DoD information security policy. The position may also support ACAS vulnerability scanning and reporting, cyber hygiene reporting, vulnerability remediation prioritization, and coordination with system administrators, Program Managers, ISSMs, and other cybersecurity stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience working with vulnerability scanners.
• Understanding of cybersecurity vulnerabilities and appropriate remediation techniques.
• Experience analyzing vulnerabilities and risk across operating systems, networks, applications, databases, or other information system components.
• Familiarity with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Familiarity with DoD vulnerability management and IAVM processes. Certification Must possess a current certification meeting DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II requirements, such as:
• CompTIA Security+
• GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
• GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
• GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED)
• Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
• Certified Network Defender (CND)
• Or an equivalent certification meeting DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II requirements.
• Security Clearance
• Active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Compensation: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year
• We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on any basis or status protected under federal, state, or local law