Vulnerability Management & Security Analyst

Command Post Technologies, Inc.; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Leadership training

401k with company matching

ESOP

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible hours

Work/Life balance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Command Post Technologies, Inc. in Suffolk, VA seeks a Vulnerability Management & Security Analyst to perform day-to-day scanning, STIG assessment, and remediation tracking for DoD cloud migration systems.

You will use ACAS/Nessus to assess Azure Government workloads, document compliance, and generate POA&M records in eMASS, while coordinating with engineers to remediate findings and maintain Defender for Cloud monitoring.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required
• Active Secret clearance required
• Relevant degree plus hands-on DoD cyber experience or equivalent
• Experience with ACAS/Nessus for network, host, and credentialed scans
• Experience applying DISA STIGs to Linux and Windows
• IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, CySA+, GSEC)
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability assessments across Azure Government VMs and network components using ACAS/Nessus.
• Assess compliance against DISA STIGs/SRGs with SCAP tools and STIG Viewer.
• Provide remediation guidance to cloud and systems engineers for identified vulnerabilities.
• Maintain POA&M records in eMASS for accurate risk reporting to officials.
• Monitor cloud security with Microsoft Defender for Cloud and DISA dashboards.

Skills

ACAS/Nessus usage

Vulnerability assessments

STIG/SRG assessment

POA&M management

Cloud security

eMASS documentation

Communication skills

Collaboration

Problem solving

Defender for Cloud basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/Cybersecurity or related field

Associate’s degree in IT/Cybersecurity

High school diploma with 8 years DoD cyber experience

Tools

ACAS (Tenable Nessus)

STIG Viewer

SCAP tools

PowerShell scripting

Bash scripting

eMASS

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Job description

Description

Command Post Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Vulnerability Management & Security Analyst to provide day-to-day scanning, STIG assessment, and remediation tracking for J7 JTSD's cloud migration systems. Working under the guidance of the Primary Government Project Lead and Lead Cybersecurity Specialist, you will ensure all Azure workloads remain hardened and compliant with DoD standards.

As a Vulnerability Management & Security Analyst, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Conduct scheduled and ad hoc vulnerability assessments across Azure Government virtual machines and network components using ACAS (Tenable Nessus).
• Evaluate and document system compliance against DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guides (SRGs) using SCAP tools and STIG Viewer.
• Collaborate with cloud and systems engineers to provide actionable remediation guidance for identified vulnerabilities and IAVAs.
• Populate and maintain Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) records within eMASS to ensure accurate risk reporting to Authorizing Officials.
• Monitor cloud security hygiene using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and DISA Continuous Monitoring dashboards.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field, plus 2+ years of hands‑on DoW cybersecurity analysis and vulnerability scanning experience OR Associate's degree and 5 years of hands‑on DoW cybersecurity analysis and vulnerability scanning experience OR High school degree and 8 years of hands‑on DoW cybersecurity analysis and vulnerability scanning experience
• Experience utilizing Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) / Tenable Nessus for network, host, and credentialed scanning.
• Practical experience applying and verifying DISA STIGs across Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Current DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE, CySA+, or GSEC)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues
• Effective communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Experience configuring and running ACAS scans inside Microsoft Azure Government or AWS GovCloud environments.
• Experience utilizing PowerShell or Bash scripts to automate STIG finding verification and remediation.
• Hands‑on experience creating, updating, and closing POA&M entries directly in eMASS.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Secure Score tracking, and Azure Policy compliance states.
• Strong technical documentation, briefing, and reporting experience

About us: We are Command Post Technologies, Inc. (CPT). CPT is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), providing engineering services in the areas of Cyber Security, Software Development, Test & Evaluation, and Strategic Planning. CPT employees appreciate working in a caring environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance. As individuals, we come together as a team, supporting a culture rooted in our core principles of integrity, determination, and innovation. In all of CPT’s collaboration efforts, our team prioritizes communication, accountability, and being resourceful in order to maximize efficiency and results.

What’s In It for You

• Great health benefits (for more info, contact us directly)
• Leadership training
• 401k with generous company matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible hours
• Work/Life balance
• Rewards and recognition
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave

Command Post Technologies, Inc. (CPT) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2008 and headquartered in Suffolk, VA with personnel in various states including Virginia, Maryland, Florida, and Texas. With 2/3 of our staff being former military, CPT firmly believes in employing veterans. Command Post Technologies, Inc. is a unique provider of innovative solutions that enhance our corporate clients’ productivity and empower our government clients with the ability to protect against all enemies: foreign and domestic. CPT adapts its successful military experiential approach to the needs of leaders in a global business environment and provides an elite leadership curriculum that results in a world‑class, leadership‑altering event.

Command Post Technologies Inc. (CPT) is an Equal Employment Opportunity and We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identify, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunities for employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

We abide by the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision and will refrain from discharging or otherwise discriminating against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants. An exception exists where the employee or applicant makes the disclosure based on information obtained while performing his or her essential job functions.