Senior Security Analyst Vulnerability Management

• Lead the agency’s vulnerability management lifecycle using Tenable.sc, Tenable.io, Nessus Manager, and Nessus scanners (on-prem and cloud).
  


• Analyze, prioritize, and track remediation of vulnerabilities in coordination with IT operations and system owners in a hybrid environment.
  


• Maintain scan schedules, asset groups, scan policies dashboards, and reports tailored to agency infrastructure and communicate risk posture and remediation progress to relevant infrastructure and application teams to remediate vulnerabilities.
  


• Define the scanner and security center architecture, refine data flows and synchronizations, tune scanning configurations to minimize false positives and ensure the best coverage.
  


• Develop and maintain documentation for system setup, operation, vulnerability management processes, exceptions, and remediation tracking.
  


• Support implementation of security projects that require compliance with relevant government policies or standards.
  


• Act as SME for vulnerability management tools and processes; updating processes and monitoring to meet organization mandates.
  


• Ensure systems and practices comply with FISMA and FedRAMP related Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) and compliance for the organization’s IT programs.
  


• Assist in coordination, implementation, communication, and enforcement of the organization’s IT security policies.
  


• Support incident response.
  

• Requires bachelor’s degree in computer science, cyber security, engineering, or a related technical field. Additional experience and relevant certifications may be considered in leu of a degree.
  


• 5-7 years of progressive and related experience in IT security with at least 3 years in vulnerability management.
  


• Expert knowledge of IT security vulnerabilities and risk assessments with a ability to translate complex technical risks into clear, actionable business impacts for executives and technical teams.
  


• Direct and manage enterprise-class Vulnerability Management (VM) platforms (e.g., Tenable/Nessus) to ensure comprehensive asset discovery, repository management accurate scanning, and robust reporting.
  


• Strong knowledge of vulnerability management lifecycle, patch management processes, and risk scoring (e.g., CVSS2) models.
  


• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS and GCP) and hybrid environments.
  


• Understanding of Windows, Linux/Unix, and network devices security hardening.
  


• Ability to work with program staff, executives, security application vendors and technology staff to achieve IT security goals and objectives.
  


• Excellent working experience in applying FISMA, and FedRAMP processes and policies, maintaining Assessment and Authorization documentation for large federal IT systems.
  


• Skilled at bridging gaps between program staff, executives, technology teams, and external security vendors to successfully achieve organizational security objectives with a demonstrated ability to align technical, security, and business stakeholders across the organization.
  


• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
  


• Experience supporting a nationwide mid-to large Federal agency enterprise is a plus.
  


• CISSP certification required (ability to obtain within 6 months of start).
  


• Must obtain an agency public trust suitability determination prior to start date.
  

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell) to automate scanning tasks, reporting, and API integrations; administration and operation of security scanning and vulnerability management platforms such as Nessus.
  


• Deep expertise with SIEM platforms and integration of vulnerability data into enterprise monitoring.
  


• Understanding of the Secure Software Development Life Cycle.
  


• Master’s degree or additional security or cloud certifications (e.g., CISM).
  

We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Short-Term Disability, Accident, Term Life, Whole Life, and 401k for all W2 Consultants. A benefit overview will be provided as requested.