Vulnerability Management & SecOps Specialist

Guidehouse•Bethesda, MD

60d•$98,000 - $163,000•Hybrid

About The Position

1. Vulnerability Management Lead vulnerability management operations, ensuring alignment with BOD 22-01 and federal cybersecurity mandates. Manage, monitor, and report vulnerabilities across NIH/HHS systems using tools such as Tenable.sc / Tenable.io, and coordinate timely remediation activities. Develop vulnerability prioritization models based on risk, exposure, and asset criticality. Ensure compliance with patching timelines and federal vulnerability directives. Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to validate remediation actions. 2. Security Operations & Automation Enhance and maintain SecOps workflows through automation and dashboard development. Utilize Power BI, Python, and Power Automate (or similar tools) to automate reporting, trend analysis, and compliance tracking. Develop API integrations with vulnerability management tools (e.g., Tenable, Splunk, ServiceNow, or CSAM) for real-time monitoring dashboards. Support automation of vulnerability data ingestion and normalization across multiple environments (cloud and on-premises). 3. Compliance & Policy Alignment Ensure continuous compliance with CISA's Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 22-01, NIST SP 800-53, and FISMA requirements. Work closely with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and SA&A teams to align vulnerability findings with system security plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, and ATO documentation. Support preparation of reports for leadership and federal oversight bodies. 4. Reporting & Dashboards Build and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards that visualize vulnerabilities, risk posture, remediation progress, and compliance trends. Translate technical findings into executive-level risk summaries. Develop KPI and SLA metrics for vulnerability closure rates, asset risk scoring, and compliance tracking. 5. Communication & Coordination Communicate complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT Operations, Cloud Engineering, Privacy, and Compliance). Provide status briefings and vulnerability insights to leadership.

Requirements

Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred
Experience: 4-6 years of cybersecurity or IT risk management experience, with at least 3 years focused on vulnerability management or SecOps.
Tools: Hands-on experience with Tenable (Nessus, Tenable.sc, or Tenable.io); familiarity with other tools (BigFix, Splunk, Sentinel, CSAM) preferred.
Knowledge: Deep understanding of BOD 22-01, NIST 800-53, and FISMA requirements.
Technical Skills: - Power BI (data modeling, report building, DAX formulas) - Power Automate / Python / API scripting for automation - Windows and Linux vulnerability management - Cloud security concepts (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
Certifications: Active CompTIA Security+ CE required. Other certifications (CISSP, CEH, or cloud-related) are a plus.
Soft Skills: Strong communication and analytical thinking; ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and deadlines.
Onsite: Expected 1-2 days onsite at client site (Bethesda, MD)

Nice To Haves

Experience developing automated data pipelines or integrating Tenable APIs into Power BI dashboards.
Familiarity with ServiceNow Vulnerability Response, CSAM, or Splunk Security Essentials.
Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework and vulnerability prioritization methodologies (e.g., EPSS, CVSS v3).
Prior experience within a federal or HHS environment.

Responsibilities

Lead vulnerability management operations, ensuring alignment with BOD 22-01 and federal cybersecurity mandates.
Manage, monitor, and report vulnerabilities across NIH/HHS systems using tools such as Tenable.sc / Tenable.io, and coordinate timely remediation activities.
Develop vulnerability prioritization models based on risk, exposure, and asset criticality.
Ensure compliance with patching timelines and federal vulnerability directives.
Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to validate remediation actions.
Enhance and maintain SecOps workflows through automation and dashboard development.
Utilize Power BI, Python, and Power Automate (or similar tools) to automate reporting, trend analysis, and compliance tracking.
Develop API integrations with vulnerability management tools (e.g., Tenable, Splunk, ServiceNow, or CSAM) for real-time monitoring dashboards.
Support automation of vulnerability data ingestion and normalization across multiple environments (cloud and on-premises).
Ensure continuous compliance with CISA's Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 22-01, NIST SP 800-53, and FISMA requirements.
Work closely with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and SA&A teams to align vulnerability findings with system security plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, and ATO documentation.
Support preparation of reports for leadership and federal oversight bodies.
Build and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards that visualize vulnerabilities, risk posture, remediation progress, and compliance trends.
Translate technical findings into executive-level risk summaries.
Develop KPI and SLA metrics for vulnerability closure rates, asset risk scoring, and compliance tracking.
Communicate complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT Operations, Cloud Engineering, Privacy, and Compliance).
Provide status briefings and vulnerability insights to leadership.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus