Homeoffice Vulnerability Analyst at Powder River Industries, LLC
Powder River Industries, LLC · Washington, United States Of America · Remote
- Professional
***Secret Clearance Required***
The Vulnerability Analyst will support vulnerability remediation efforts for the DMDC IT GEMS engagement. Candidates should have a strong in-depth knowledge of the Windows OS (Windows Workstation and Windows server) as well as a foundational knowledge of LINUX/UNIX OS, networking, databases, and other IT Technologies required. Working knowledge of DevSecOps functionality a plus.
- 5+ years of operational experience in vulnerability management or security engineering with a working knowledge of OS hardening/compliance/DISA STIGs.
- Position requires 8570 Certification (e.g. Security +, CISSP).
- Secret clearance
Desired Skills:
- Working knowledge of ACAS. Knowledge of PowerShell. Experience with MECM, Tanium, and MDE a plus
- Understanding of DISA STIGs and Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) Program
- Working knowledge of Red Hat Advanced Cluster Security for Kubernetes (StackRox) and Splunk strongly desired. Strong critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills
- Collaborates with technical and compliance teams across the organization.
- Capable of performing trend and analysis of vulnerability scan data and preparation of weekly metrics for presentation to leadership
- Experience in Information Technology/Vulnerability Management/Cybersecurity
- Demonstrate deep technical knowledge in the management and configuration of operating systems, networks, and software including knowledge of OS authentication mechanisms, permissions, and a solid understanding of networking
- In-depth knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and common vulnerabilities.
- Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)
- Demonstrate broad security experience, which must include vulnerabilities, risks, and security mechanisms that are common in today's government systems?
A notification to prospective applicants that reviews, and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4, will be conducted by the employer and a background investigation by the Federal government may be required to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and that subsequent reinvestigations may be required. If the position is covered by the Counterintelligence Evaluation Program regulations at 10 CFR part 709, the announcement should also alert applicants that successful completion of a counterintelligence evaluation may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
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