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Vulnerability Assessment Analyst

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Vulnerability Assessment Analyst

Washington, DC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    ** Job Family :**

    Cyber Consulting

    Travel Required :

    None

    Clearance Required :

    Active Top Secret (TS)

    What You Will Do :

    As a candidate for this position, you will use your expertise to coordinate and perform vulnerability assessment scans of a premier law enforcement agency's information systems and applications. Your role will be crucial in supporting risk mitigation efforts and assisting system stakeholders in achieving Authority to Operate status. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, providing actionable security recommendations specific to the assessed environment, including vulnerability assessment and management.

    What You Will Need :

    • An ACTIVE and CURRENT TOP SECRET Security Clearance; MUST upgrade to an TS/SCI with Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph
    • Bachelors in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering or IT
    • Ability to conduct Vulnerability Assessments using industry tools such as Nessus or Tenable, with experience in an enterprise environment preferred.
    • Experience scanning and troubleshooting Windows, RHEL, and Centos Operating Systems, with the ability to communicate scan results to customers.
    • Experience scanning virtual environments, including VMware vSphere infrastructures, network devices, databases (Oracle, MSSQL, MySql, Postgres), and websites using tenable.sc.
    • Intermediate knowledge of platforms such as Windows and RHEL in an enterprise environment, as well as routing, switching, IDS, IPS, and Firewalls.
    • Understanding of mapping and scanning applications and systems, including port scanning and identifying services and configurations.
    • Possession of one or more relevant certifications: (ISC)2 Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP), ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), SANs GIAC certification (e.g., GPEN or GW APT), and EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).

    What Would Be Nice To Have :

    • Knowledge of network security architecture concepts, including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth).
    • Demonstrated understanding of accepted frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001, COBIT, and NIST, including 800-53 rev 5 and the ATO process.
    • Stay up to date with new trends, techniques, and packaging of malicious software to identify and handle zero-day exploits.
    • Provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.
    • Ability to manage time with minimal supervision.
    • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

    What We Offer :

    At Guidehouse, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package. Our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace means we provide the following benefits:

    • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
    • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
    • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
    • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
    • 401(k) Retirement Plan
    • Basic Life & Supplemental Life
    • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
    • Student Loan PayDown
    • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
    • Skills Development & Certifications
    • Employee Referral Program
    • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
    • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
    • Mobility Stipend

    About Guidehouse

    Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. We value and celebrate diversity in our workplace and assure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

    Guidehouse will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance, including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

    If you require an accommodation during the employment process, whether it's accessing our website for information or applying for a position, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting. Your information will be kept confidential and used only to provide the reasonable accommodation you need.

    Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or staffing agencies. Any unsolicited resumes received will be considered the property of Guidehouse, and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.