Cyber Vulnerability Analyst (Encryptor Specialist)

Koniag Government Services•Falls Church, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is hiring a Cyber Vulnerability Analyst (Encryptor Specialist) to support KPS and a government customer in Falls Church, Virginia. The role focuses on protecting government network infrastructure, especially by identifying, analyzing, and mitigating vulnerabilities in HAIPE hardware and other network systems. The analyst will assess systems against established policies, evaluate the effectiveness of the defense-in-depth architecture, and help maintain the integrity of data networks. The position requires an active Secret or Top Secret/SCI security clearance, a qualifying degree and relevant experience, and at least CompTIA Security+ or an equivalent DoD 8570 baseline certification. The role is based in Falls Church, Virginia, is partially eligible for telework, and includes some travel of less than 25%.

Requirements

Possess an active Secret or Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
Have a bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field and at least 3 years of relevant experience, or an associate's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
Hold CompTIA Security+ or an equivalent DoD 8570 baseline certification.
Demonstrate experience configuring and maintaining TACLANE devices or similar NSA-certified Type 1 encryption hardware.
Have a strong understanding of IP networking protocols, VPNs, and network security architecture.
Have experience with GEM One encryptor management tools.
Maintain a current understanding of industry best practices for network architectures and security.

Nice To Haves

In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, CVSS, and MITRE ATT&CK.
Familiarity with commercial routers, switches, and security appliances, such as Cisco and Juniper.
Experience collecting, analyzing, and disseminating cybersecurity threat assessments.
Prior experience in a Department of Defense or government contracting environment.
Familiarity with DoD Instruction 8523.01 and related guidance, preferably with experience in the Communications Security (COMSEC) subject area.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments of systems and networks to identify deviations from security policies and standards.
Use industry-standard scanning tools such as Nessus, Qualys, and Rapid7 to identify and analyze security risks.
Configure, manage, and troubleshoot encryption devices to ensure secure and reliable operation.
Analyze and respond to digital evidence and threat intelligence to mitigate system and network vulnerabilities.
Assess and vet vulnerability disclosure program findings to prioritize and remediate security risks.
Ensure network components and configurations comply with DoD security standards and organizational policies.
Develop and maintain cybersecurity indicators that communicate the current threat landscape and operating environment status.
Collaborate with network engineers and system administrators to implement remediation plans and strengthen security posture.