Computer Network Defense (CND) Vulnerability Assessment Specialist – Must have an active TS/SCI Clearance and willing to take a polygraph, Springfield, VA, Immediate Hire

Job Description

Clearance: - Must have an active TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph,

Job Requisition ID: 637701120

Synertex LLC is seeking a Computer Network Defense (CND) Vulnerability Assessment Specialist to support a U.S. Federal Government Agency in Springfield, VA.

Benefits include competitive PTO, paid Government Holidays, a 401k with 6% matching and an inclusion in our employee profit sharing program.

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Computer Network Defense (CND) Vulnerability Assessment Specialist

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing the organization's continuous vulnerability assessment strategy.
• Measuring the effectiveness of defense-in-depth mechanisms against vulnerabilities and developing recommendations to remediate systemic security issues.
• Configuring, operating, maintaining, and evaluating the effectiveness of vulnerability scanning and assessment toolsets.
• Monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on system/network misconfigurations, non-compliance, unauthorized assets, false positives, and baseline deviations.
• Assessing the level of risk introduced by vulnerabilities and developing remediation strategies.
• Investigating and analyzing cybersecurity incidents to ensure the appropriate response activities and mitigations are applied.
• Distributing periodic vulnerability assessment reports, summaries, notifications, and an annual vulnerability assessment scorecard to CIO leadership and IT stakeholders.
• Developing and maintaining documentation as it pertains to the use and operation of vulnerability assessment tools and methodologies (SOPs, assessment plants, test plants, etc.)

Mandatory Qualifications

• Seven or more years of progressive, hands-on experience as a cybersecurity analyst, administrator, or engineer responsible for Enterprise vulnerability management toolsets (e.g., ACAS, Tenable, Nessus, Rapid7, AppSpider, SCAP, STIG Viewer, etc.).
• Demonstrated proficiency and expertise in the following areas:
• Applying computer networking concepts, protocols, and security methodologies to Enterprise information systems.
• Developing and applying risk management methodologies and processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).
• Securing and evaluating information systems for compliance with DISA STIGs.
• Excellent initiative, problem-solving, and analytical skills with an ability to work both independently and as a team.
• Excellent written, verbal, communication, presentation, and reporting skills.
• Shall meet the minimum credential requirements for a Cyber IT/Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) position as defined for Vulnerability Assessment Analyst (541) Intermediate Level.