Senior Security Analyst Vulnerability Management

Compass Pointe Consulting•Bethesda, MD

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking Senior Security Analyst focusing on Vulnerability Management to join our security compliance team. In this role, you will work closely with the Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) and play a critical part in safeguarding organization’s IT infrastructure. You will be part of a broader IT program that provides end-to-end support—including help desk, systems, network, incident response and security services—ensuring the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of mission-critical systems.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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).

Responsibilities

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.