Vulnerability & Risk Analyst – 24x7 SOC

Peraton; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national security company is seeking a Risk and Vulnerability Analyst to support the Security Operations Center by identifying and analyzing vulnerabilities and risks. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or similar, at least 2 years in security operations, and hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning tools. Responsibilities include monitoring vulnerabilities, executing assessments, and ensuring compliance with various security standards. The role offers a salary range of $80,000 - $128,000 based on experience and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in security operations or vulnerability management.
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning tools and ISVM.

Responsibilities

• Support 24x7 SOC operations by performing continuous vulnerability monitoring.
• Execute vulnerability assessments using industry-standard scanning tools.
• Correlate vulnerability data with SOC alerts and threat intelligence.

Skills

Cybersecurity knowledge

Risk analysis

Vulnerability management

Automation support

Knowledge of compliance standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Vulnerability scanning tools

Cloud compliance platforms

Job description

A leading national security company is seeking a Risk and Vulnerability Analyst to support the Security Operations Center by identifying and analyzing vulnerabilities and risks. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or similar, at least 2 years in security operations, and hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning tools. Responsibilities include monitoring vulnerabilities, executing assessments, and ensuring compliance with various security standards. The role offers a salary range of $80,000 - $128,000 based on experience and responsibilities.