Agile Defense

CyberSecurity - Vulnerability Assessment Analyst II

Huntsville, AL · Mid

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PythonBashPowerShellData AnalysisCybersecurityProject ManagementAgileProcess ImprovementAR/VRCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

The Vulnerability Assessment Analyst II is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and reporting on cybersecurity vulnerabilities across Department of the Army and DoD enterprise networks.
Execute routine and ad-hoc vulnerability, compliance, and discovery scans using DoD-mandated tools such as the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) / Tenable Nessus and SCAP Compliance Checker.
Track and enforce compliance with Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER) directives.

Collaborate directly with Systems Administrators, Network Engineers, and Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) to provide technical guidance on patching, remediation, and mitigation strategies.
Performs assessments of systems and networks within the NE or enclave and identifies where those systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
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Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience operating ACAS (Tenable.sc/Nessus) and applying DISA STIGs using the SCAP toolset.
Technical Oversight: Ability to provide technical oversight and risk mitigation recommendations, clearly conveying industry best-practice remediations to the Customer verbally and in formal written formats.
Continuous Monitoring: Deep understanding and working familiarity with Continuous Monitoring (CONMON) practices, policies, and execution is required.
Automation & Scripting: Experience using PowerShell, Python, or Bash to automate vulnerability data parsing or compliance checking.
Project & Team Dynamics: Experience with Agile project management methodologies, DoD Records Management tenets, and the ability to innovate in a highly fluid, fast-paced environment.
Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start
Basic understanding and ability to identify vulnerabilities and risk levels.
Must be able to assist Level 1 analysts.

Deep understanding and working familiarity with Continuous Monitoring (CONMON) practices, policies, and execution is required.
Preferred Skills

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