Cyber Vulnerability Analyst (Encryptor Specialist)

Koniag Government Services, LLC•Falls Church, VA

2d•$160,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Cyber Vulnerability Analyst (Encryptor Specialist) to support KPS and a government customer in Falls Church, Virginia. The role requires an active Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance and focuses on protecting government network infrastructure, especially by identifying, analyzing, and mitigating vulnerabilities associated with HAIPE hardware and other network systems. The analyst assesses systems against established policies, evaluates the effectiveness of defense-in-depth measures, and helps maintain the integrity of data networks. The position involves conducting vulnerability assessments, using scanning tools, managing and troubleshooting encryption devices, responding to digital evidence and threat intelligence, and coordinating remediation with network engineers and system administrators. The analyst also ensures network components comply with DoD security standards and organizational policies and maintains cybersecurity indicators that convey threat and operating-environment status. The position is based in Falls Church, VA, is partially telework eligible, and requires some travel of less than 25%.

Requirements

Must possess an active Secret or Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
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.
CompTIA Security+ certification or an equivalent DoD 8570 baseline certification.
Demonstrated experience configuring and maintaining TACLANE devices or similar NSA-certified Type 1 encryption hardware.
Strong understanding of IP networking protocols, VPNs, and network security architecture.
Experience with GEM One encryptor management tools.
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 findings from vulnerability disclosure programs (VDP) 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 provide awareness of the threat landscape and operating-environment status.
Collaborate with network engineers and system administrators to implement remediation plans and strengthen security posture.