Vulnerability Analyst

Tyto Athene, LLC•Washington, DC

3d•Remote

About The Position

Tyto Athene is searching for a Vulnerability Management Analyst to assist our Federal client in the development and maintenance of the full lifecycle of vulnerability management services from discovery, triage, advising, remediation, and validation. The role can be remote. Responsibilities: Support the development and maintenance of vulnerability management services, including vulnerability scanning, vulnerability assessments, and providing advisory and tracking support for vulnerability remediation. Operate and configure agency tools used for vulnerability testing and identification. Review agency vulnerability management plans / policies and update documents as needed. Coordinate with customers regarding scanning schedule and scope Review, analyze, validate, and report on vulnerability scan results. Develop and disseminate operational and executive-level reports on vulnerability status to stakeholders involved in remediating vulnerabilities. Work with stakeholders as necessary to develop vulnerability remediation strategies and track status. Identify areas for improvement and/or efficiencies including processes, tools, and template; Identify relevant metrics. Develop processes and document procedures in an Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) format for use by other team members and to enhance efficiencies. Coordinate with other teams, including ISSOs and penetration testers to share information as needed. Opportunity to perform security testing activities, such as application and vulnerability assessments.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in information security or information technology roles; 2 years of experience in Vulnerability Management preferred.
Bachelor’s Degree, or an equivalent combination of formal education, experience preferred
Experience conducting vulnerability scans, including configuration and use of tools such as Tenable Security Center and/or Qualys
Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, controls and standards, and best practices (e.g., FISMA, ISO 27K, CMMC, NIST)
Knowledge of cloud and network security
Proven track record of identifying and recommending improvement initiatives
Excellent people skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
Active Secret clearance required

Nice To Haves

Experience executing security testing activities such as penetration testing and application / vulnerability assessments preferred

Responsibilities

Support the development and maintenance of vulnerability management services, including vulnerability scanning, vulnerability assessments, and providing advisory and tracking support for vulnerability remediation.
Operate and configure agency tools used for vulnerability testing and identification.
Review agency vulnerability management plans / policies and update documents as needed.
Coordinate with customers regarding scanning schedule and scope Review, analyze, validate, and report on vulnerability scan results.
Develop and disseminate operational and executive-level reports on vulnerability status to stakeholders involved in remediating vulnerabilities.
Work with stakeholders as necessary to develop vulnerability remediation strategies and track status.
Identify areas for improvement and/or efficiencies including processes, tools, and template; Identify relevant metrics.
Develop processes and document procedures in an Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) format for use by other team members and to enhance efficiencies.
Coordinate with other teams, including ISSOs and penetration testers to share information as needed.
Opportunity to perform security testing activities, such as application and vulnerability assessments.