Senior Vulnerability Management Analyst

Department: GRC

Location: Alexandria, VA

Text code VMAE1 to 202-915-6712 to apply!

Since 2009, MindPoint Group has been the cybersecurity firm of choice for the most security-conscious US federal agencies and commercial enterprises.

We're proud to be one of Inc. 5000's fastest-growing companies in the country. With several -Best Places to Work- awards under our belts, we have a diverse employee-focused culture, accessibility, and communication between all levels and departments, and over 4 stars in reviews on Glassdoor.

Come be a part of what we're building. We use our award-winning recruitment process to seek the most skilled, experienced, and driven information security consulting experts in the industry, while simultaneously empowering applicants to determine if MindPoint Group is the right fit for them. We are profoundly invested in selecting the right people to join our team and are equally driven to expand and develop careers long-term.

With positions throughout the US, a role at MindPoint Group promises you:

• An opportunity to work within one of the most diverse DC-based organizations

• Generous tuition and professional development reimbursements

• Mentorship opportunities with leaders focused on your growth

• Competitive benefits like 401k matching, 11 federal holidays, etc.

• And more!

Job Description

MindPoint Group is seeking a Senior Vulnerability Management Analyst to assist our Federal client in the development and maintenance of the full lifecycle of vulnerability management services from discovery, triage, advising, remediation, and validation. The role can be remote.

What you get to do every day:

• Support the development and maintenance of vulnerability management services, including vulnerability scanning, vulnerability assessments, and providing advisory and tracking support for vulnerability remediation

• Operate and configure agency tools used for vulnerability testing and identification

• Review agency vulnerability management plans/policies and update documents as needed

• Coordinate with customers regarding scanning schedule and scope

• Review, analyze, validate, and report on vulnerability scan results

• Develop and disseminate operational and executive-level reports on vulnerability status to stakeholders involved in remediating vulnerabilities

• Work with stakeholders as necessary to develop vulnerability remediation strategies and track status

• Identify areas for improvement and/or efficiencies including processes, tools, and templates; Identify relevant metrics

• Develop processes and document procedures in a Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) format for use by other team members and to enhance efficiencies

• Coordinate with other teams, including ISSOs and penetration testers to share information as needed

• Opportunity to perform security testing activities, such as penetration testing and application/vulnerability assessment

Qualifications

*Secret Clearance required*

What skills are required?

• Bachelor-s Degree or an equivalent combination of formal education and experience a

• Eight (8) years of general experience and six (6) years of relevant functional experience

• Minimum six (6) years of developing, maintaining, and assessing Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A) packages resulting in an authority to operate (ATO) for IT systems

• Five (5) years of experience in vulnerability scanning & remediation

• Experience conducting vulnerability scans, including configuration and use of tools such as Tenable Security Center and/or Qualys Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, controls and standards, and best practices (e.g., FISMA, ISO 27K, CMMC, NIST)

• CISSP Required

• Knowledge of cloud and network security

• Proven track record of identifying and recommending improvement initiatives

• Excellent people skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

What is ideal?

• Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) or Security+ desired

• Experience executing security testing activities such as penetration testing and application/vulnerability assessments preferred

Location:

• 3 days a week on-site in Alexandria, VA

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $115-140k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, maternity/paternity leave, mobile phone stipend, pre-tax commuter benefits, the opportunity to participate in our mentorship program, and more!

• MindPoint is committed to maintaining a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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Are you interested in a posted job opportunity but may not check all of the -boxes- for desired qualifications? If so, we encourage you to apply! Our commitment to sustain and champion an inclusive and dynamic community of employees is a high priority!

Text code VMAE1 to 202-915-6712 to apply!