Vulnerability Assessment Analyst

KIHOMAC•Colorado Springs, CO

6h•$128,000 - $134,000

About The Position

Perform Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO)/Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) duties outlined in Evaluator Scoring Metrics (ESM) Perform cybersecurity duties on customer networks (proactively and reactively) to improve enterprise-wide security posture Perform and analyze vulnerability scans, currently utilizing Prisma and the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS/Nessus) scanning tool Analyze correlated asset, threat, and vulnerability data against known adversary exploits and techniques to determine impact and improve network defensive posture Support the development, establishment, review and update of DCO procedures, processes, manuals, and other documentation Support Anti-Malware program, forward alerts and warnings to customers, respond to customer malware reports and assist in implementing protective/anti- malware measures Assist with host-based security across the enterprise, currently utilizing DoD Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS), to include antimalware, host-based intrusion protection system, data loss prevention, and rogue system detection Generate vulnerability assessment reports for customers and escalate for further review Create, update, and manage queries and dashboards pertaining to Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS), ACAS, and related security tools Support Incident Response across the enterprise IAW DoD regulations and instructions Lead cyber events and incident investigations from start to conclusion, to include gathering data, analysis, and reporting Support DCO operations by mentoring and training junior DCO analysts Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in management or other relevant discipline preferred
DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification with Continuing Education (CE) - (CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP) required
DoD 8570.01-M CSSP Auditor certification (CEH, CySA+, etc.) required
5+ years of professional experience in the required task area
Experience with most MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio)
Willingness to travel 25% of the time
Willingness to support rotating shifts in a 24/7 operational environment and respond quickly to emergencies as needed
Must be a US citizen
Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance
Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

Responsibilities

Perform Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO)/Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) duties outlined in Evaluator Scoring Metrics (ESM)
Perform cybersecurity duties on customer networks (proactively and reactively) to improve enterprise-wide security posture
Perform and analyze vulnerability scans, currently utilizing Prisma and the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS/Nessus) scanning tool
Analyze correlated asset, threat, and vulnerability data against known adversary exploits and techniques to determine impact and improve network defensive posture
Support the development, establishment, review and update of DCO procedures, processes, manuals, and other documentation
Support Anti-Malware program, forward alerts and warnings to customers, respond to customer malware reports and assist in implementing protective/anti- malware measures
Assist with host-based security across the enterprise, currently utilizing DoD Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS), to include antimalware, host-based intrusion protection system, data loss prevention, and rogue system detection
Generate vulnerability assessment reports for customers and escalate for further review
Create, update, and manage queries and dashboards pertaining to Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS), ACAS, and related security tools
Support Incident Response across the enterprise IAW DoD regulations and instructions
Lead cyber events and incident investigations from start to conclusion, to include gathering data, analysis, and reporting
Support DCO operations by mentoring and training junior DCO analysts
Other duties as assigned