Vulnerability Management / Cyber Operations Analyst
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JobgetherCybersecurity
Based in the United States; fully remote ... from anywhere in the United StatesFull-TimeMiddle
Salary135,000 - 170,000 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- Between 5 and 10 years of professional experience in systems security, cybersecurity operations, vulnerability management, or a closely related discipline.
- Required Skills
- Linux
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
- Between 5 and 10 years of professional experience in systems security, cybersecurity operations, vulnerability management, or a closely related discipline.
- Relevant industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP, or equivalent application and security vendor certifications.
- Strong understanding of network protocols, Windows and Linux operating systems, and enterprise cybersecurity technologies.
- Practical knowledge of SIEM solutions and security monitoring tools.
- Familiarity with vulnerability assessment platforms, particularly Tenable Security Center and Nessus scanners.
- Understanding of federal cybersecurity policies and guidance, including OMB requirements, Executive Orders, and the NIST Special Publication 800 series.
- Knowledge of encryption, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, cyber forensics, intrusion detection, incident response, and security remediation.
- Experience analyzing security events, investigating threats, identifying root causes, and coordinating incident resolution.
- Scripting and automation skills, including integrating security tools, developing dashboards, and streamlining cybersecurity operations.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity governance, policy development, operational processes, and technical documentation.
- Must successfully pass a federal background investigation to obtain access to sensitive information.
Responsibilities
- Conduct vulnerability scans across enterprise systems and infrastructure, and validate findings and their severity.
- Prioritize vulnerabilities and coordinate remediation with infrastructure and application teams.
- Document false positives, manage risk acceptance, and maintain vulnerability reporting and records.
- Monitor network traffic, system and audit logs, and security alerts for suspicious activity.
- Investigate security breaches, analyze root causes and attack pathways, and assess threat scope and impact.
- Support threat intelligence, digital forensics, and incident response activities.
- Develop cybersecurity intelligence tools, automated methods, and analytical approaches.
- Establish cybersecurity architecture acceptance criteria and support audit logging, Zero Trust, and encryption initiatives.
- Conduct security and audit reviews, track corrective action plans, and document incidents and recommendations.
- Develop cybersecurity standards and policies, and communicate findings and guidance to stakeholders.
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