Senior Vulnerability Analyst

  • WASHINGTON, DC
  • Posted 60+ days ago | Updated 6 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Policies and procedures
Microsoft SQL Server DBA
IT security
Vulnerability management
Web applications
Incident management
Issue tracking
Technical writing
Quality assurance
Computer science
Information security
Data Analysis
Project management
Effective communication
Problem solving
Information Technology
Systems engineering
Federal government
Cyber security
Management
Reporting
Regulatory Compliance
Leadership
FOCUS
Analytics
Nessus
IO
Qualys
Collaboration
ServiceNow
Microsoft SharePoint
Documentation
JIRA
Policies
Microsoft Excel
PMP
CISSP
CISM
Presentations
Analytical skill
Scrum
Windows PowerShell
Operations
Microsoft Azure
DevOps
SAP BASIS

Job Details

Job ID: 2401384

Location: WASHINGTON, DC, US

Date Posted: 2024-03-27

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: IT Security Administrator

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is seeking a highly skilled Senior Vulnerability Analyst with a strong technical background to join our team in support of a critical US government agency in the National Capital Region. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a team responsible for Patch and Vulnerability Management, contributing to the security and integrity of vital information systems.

**This position will require 2 days per week on site in Washington, DC.**

Job Description:

As a Cybersecurity Analyst, you will play a crucial role in supporting IT Security management by conducting technical review, analysis, reporting, and working with technical solutions in the areas of vulnerability management, issue analysis, and response development and execution. You will work closely with various IT systems and teams to ensure compliance with security policies and procedures, focusing on maintaining a strong security posture for our client.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage technical projects with a focus on analytics and security.
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in web application scanning and device scanning.
  • Utilize tools like Nessus, Security Center, Tenable.IO, and Qualys WAS for vulnerability management.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
  • Leverage ServiceNow for incident management and tracking.
  • Utilize SharePoint for documentation and collaboration.
  • Engage with Jira for issue tracking and resolution.
  • Review and create technical documentation, reports, and policies.
  • Oversee quality assurance processes related to analytics and security documentation.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Information Security, or Data Analytics.
  • Minimum 7 years of related professional experience, with a strong background in analytics and security.
  • Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
  • Strong expertise in web application scanning and device scanning.
  • Proficiency in Nessus, Security Center, Tenable.IO, and Qualys WAS.
  • Proficiency in Excel data analytics.
  • Excellent technical writing skills with a proven track record in creating and reviewing technical documentation.
  • Strong understanding of quality assurance and security best practices.
  • Relevant certifications such as PMP, CISSP, CISM, or related certifications are a plus.
  • Effective communication, leadership, and presentation skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • A commitment to staying current with industry trends and security developments.

Desired:
  • Project Management / Scrum experience
  • PowerShell
  • Excel (Advanced Operations)
  • Azure DevOps
  • SQL Server Management Studio
  • Ze ro-trust Architectures


SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.


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