Vulnerability Mgmt / Scan Operator

PingWind; United States; Remote; USD 93,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional health benefits

Paid time off

Federal holidays

401k plan with match

Education assistance

Disability & Life Insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

PingWind is seeking a Vulnerability Management / Scan Operator for a federal IAM program within the U.S. Department of Education’s FSA office. The role emphasizes security scanning, remediation planning, and compliance against FISMA, NIST, and related directives.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree, 8+ years of experience, and a Public Trust clearance. This remote position supports federal cybersecurity operations and CSAM/POA&M tracking across IAM systems.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting regular vulnerability scans and managing remediation plans.
• Familiarity with federal cybersecurity frameworks (FISMA, NIST).
• Experience with CDM scan results and CSAM records.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and manage regular security vulnerability scans of IAM systems, applications, and databases; analyze results and remediation plans.
• Support federal compliance assessments (FISMA, A-123, BOD) and track corrective actions.
• Review CDM scan results and respond to CVE data calls within deadlines.
• Maintain POA&M in CSAM and track findings from identification to resolution.
• Monitor CSF Scorecard and report gaps with remediation recommendations.
• Ensure proper IAM control inheritance and CSAM configuration reuse.
• Support SEIM and log management with SOC coordination for real-time monitoring.
• Verify data-at-rest and data-in-transit encryption (AES-256, SHA-256, TLS, FIPS 140).
• Track privileged access and PIV status; maintain records of approved system access.
• Ensure compliance with records management, PII protection, and TBM reporting.

Skills

Vulnerability Scanning

Remediation Planning

FISMA Compliance

NIST Standards

CDM Scans

CSAM

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CSAM

Job description

Location: Remote
Required Clearance: Public Trust
Required Education: Bachelors
Required Experience: 8 years

Position Description

We are seeking a skilled and security‑focused Vulnerability Management / Scan Operator to support vulnerability identification, remediation, and security compliance efforts for a complex, mission‑critical federal Identity and Access Management (IAM) program within the U.S. Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid (FSA) office. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in security scanning, vulnerability assessment, remediation planning, and federal cybersecurity compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

This position plays a pivotal role in maintaining the security posture and compliance status of FSA's IAM systems. The Vulnerability Management / Scan Operator works closely with security teams, system administrators, and compliance officers to identify security findings, develop remediation strategies, and ensure adherence to federal cybersecurity standards including FISMA, CISA BOD directives, and NIST guidance.

Required Qualifications

• Conduct and manage regular security vulnerability scans of IAM systems, applications, and databases using industry‑standard scanning tools; analyze results and develop remediation plans.
• Support federal compliance assessments including FISMA, A-123, Binding Operational Directives (BOD), and Safeguards reviews; develop corrective action plans and track remediation efforts.
• Review and manage Continuous Diagnostics and Monitoring (CDM) scan results; respond to Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) data calls within required timeframes.
• Maintain and update Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M) in Cyber Security Assessment and Management (CSAM); ensure security findings are accurately tracked from identification through resolution.
• Monitor and maintain IAM Cybersecurity Framework Risk (CSF) Scorecard rating; notify FSA of any compliance gaps and provide remediation recommendations.
• Manage IAM security control inheritance statements and ensure Inheritable Controls are properly configured in CSAM for use by other FSA systems.
• Support Security Event and Incident Management (SEIM) and log management processes; coordinate with FSA Security Operations Centers to ensure proper data collection and real‑time monitoring.
• Verify encryption standards compliance for data‑at‑rest and data‑in‑transit, including AES-256, SHA-256, TLS protocols, and FIPS 140 requirements.
• Track and report on privileged user access, including PIV card issuance, status changes, and security clearance compliance; maintain records of personnel with approved system access.
• Ensure compliance with federal records management, PII protection, Section 508 accessibility standards, and Technology Business Management (TBM) reporting requirements.

About PingWind

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is an SBA certified Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Northern Virginia and Huntsville AL.

www.PingWind.com

Our benefits include:

• Eleven Federal Holidays
• Paid Time Off accrued each pay period
• Parental Leave
• Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401k with competitive matching and vesting schedule
• Continuing education assistance
• Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits include Calm Health app and WellHub gym subsidy (formerly GymPass)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance

Salary Range

$93K-$128K

The pay range for this job is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) job responsibilities, education, certifications, experience, as well as internal equity mapping and alignment with market data, or other applicable laws.

PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.