Vulnerability Management Lead

ECS Corporate Services; Fairfax (VA); Remote; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS is seeking a Remote Vulnerability Management Lead who lives near the National Capital Region to join a federal civilian cybersecurity program. You will own enterprise vulnerability identification, prioritization, and remediation across a large federal IT environment, reporting to ISSOs and compliance teams.

You will drive a risk-based vulnerability program, develop dashboards and metrics, and ensure audit readiness while aligning with NIST and FedRAMP requirements; active Public

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of cybersecurity experience with vulnerability management.
• Proficient with Tenable, AquaSec, and CDM in federal/enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, and FedRAMP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee vulnerability scanning operations and remediation tracking.
• Coordinate with ISOs, ISSOs, compliance and engineering teams.
• Develop dashboards and metrics for vulnerability posture.
• Produce compliance reports and governance data.
• Integrate vulnerability tools into enterprise workflows.
• Present findings to technical teams and senior government officials.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Cybersecurity

NIST RMF

Federal compliance

Cross-functional coordination

Clearance readiness

Tools

Tenable

AquaSec

CDM

Job description

Everforth ECS is seeking a Remote Vulnerability Management Lead who lives in close proximity to the National Capital Region (NCR) to join a premier, enterprise-scale cybersecurity program supporting a major federal civilian agency. Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award. Salary Range: $115,000 - $135,000 This flagship initiative unifies 24x7x365 Security Operations (SOC), proactive threat hunting, and advanced Security Engineering and Architecture into a cohesive defensive mission. As a key leader on this program, you will drive the protection of highly sensitive, national-level financial and personally identifiable information (PII). You will be at the forefront of modernizing the agency's cyber posture, implementing advanced automation, and ensuring continuous operational resilience across a massive, highly complex federal IT enterprise. As the Vulnerability Management Lead, you will serve as the principal technical authority for enterprise vulnerability identification, prioritization, and remediation across a large-scale federal civilian environment. Working closely with Information System Security Officers (ISSOs), Information System Owners (ISOs), compliance teams, and engineering personnel. You will drive a proactive, risk-based approach to vulnerability management, delivering measurable reductions in the agency's attack surface while ensuring continuous alignment with federal compliance requirements.

Position Responsibilities:

• Oversee enterprise vulnerability scanning operations, remediation tracking, and stakeholder communication with POA&M support across the program.
• Coordinate with ISOs, ISSOs, compliance, and engineering teams to identify, prioritize, and close security gaps in a timely and risk-informed manner.
• Lead Cyber Hygiene and Web Application Security Program (WASP) activities across the federal enterprise.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and metrics to provide real-time visibility into vulnerability management posture, trends, and remediation progress.
• Produce compliance reports and vulnerability governance data to support continuous monitoring, audit readiness, and cybersecurity decision-making.
• Manage integration of vulnerability management tools including Tenable, AquaSec, and the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program into enterprise workflows.
• Apply risk-based prioritization methodologies to ensure the most critical vulnerabilities are addressed in alignment with agency risk tolerance and compliance requirements.
• Support the review and maintenance of Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&M)s, ensuring timely and accurate tracking of identified vulnerabilities and remediation activities.
• Collaborate with SOC, threat hunting, and security engineering teams to correlate vulnerability data with active threat intelligence and hunting findings.
• Present vulnerability management findings, risk recommendations, and program metrics to both technical teams and senior government officials in a clear, actionable format.
• Develop and refine vulnerability management policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures to ensure alignment with federal regulations and agency requirements.
• Support continuous monitoring activities and provide input into the overall security posture of the agency's federal IT enterprise.

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• 6+ years of cybersecurity experience, with demonstrated expertise in vulnerability management, operating systems, and networking.
• Remote but within close proximity to the NCR.
• Active Public Trust 6c clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain one.
• At least one of the following certifications: GCIH, CISSP, CISM, or CRISC.
• Hands-on experience with Tenable, AquaSec, and CDM integration in a federal or enterprise environment.
• Strong understanding of federal compliance frameworks including NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, and FedRAMP requirements.
• Experience developing and maintaining POA&Ms and supporting remediation tracking within federal information system environments.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, including ISOs, ISSOs, compliance, and engineering stakeholders, to drive vulnerability remediation efforts.
• Proven ability to translate complex technical vulnerability findings into clear, actionable language for both technical and executive audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of producing high-quality federal security documentation.