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Node.Digital LLC · 3 months ago

Cybersecurity Vulnerability Analyst

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Node.Digital LLC is an independent Digital Automation & Cognitive Engineering company that integrates best-of-breed technologies to accelerate business impact. They are seeking a Cybersecurity Vulnerability Analyst to provide cybersecurity vulnerability analysis support to reduce vulnerabilities and exploitable conditions across Federal Civilian Executive Branch entities and Critical Infrastructure Key Resources.

Mobile AppsSoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Utilize creativity and divergent thinking to assess and explain the impact of cybersecurity vulnerabilities on FCEB and CIKR security postures

Conduct prevalence and sector analysis of vulnerabilities with Attack Surface Management tools

Review vulnerability reporting to identify potential risks and impacts CIKR and FCEB entities

Maintain awareness of technical capabilities of Vulnerability Management (VM) Subdivision operational components

Evaluate technical requirements of VM operational components and recommend paths forward

Understand and articulate the impact of vulnerabilities to organizations

Coordinate with VM analysts and leadership to synchronize VM operational activities

Coordinate with broader Cybersecurity Division (CSD) analysts and leadership to understand CSD operational priorities and activities

Willingness, ability, and flexibility to assist the government to standup this new mission operations area within VM

Demonstrated ability to contribute to developing Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions as required

Demonstrated ability to contribute to weekly operation summaries, intelligence analysis summaries, and other cyber intelligence reports

Qualification

Cybersecurity analysisVulnerability managementNetwork security protocolsThreat analysisTechnical briefingsMITRE ATT&CKOT/ICS/SCADA knowledgeCybersecurity certificationsAnalytical skillsCollaboration skillsCritical thinking

Required

U.S. Citizenship

Must have an active TS/SCI clearance

Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability

5+ years of directly relevant experience

Experience as a hands-on cybersecurity analyst (i.e. SOC Analyst or Penetration Tester) is required

Experience with the analysis and characterization of cyber attacks

Skilled in identifying different classes of attacks and attack stages

Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities

Knowledge of basic networking protocols, including TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP/HTTPS, SSH, and DNS, and open security standards and projects, including OWASP

Knowledge of CVSS and KEV scoring methodology

Knowledge of general attack stages (e.g., foot printing and scanning, enumeration, gaining access, escalation of privileges, maintaining access, network exploitation, covering tracks, etc.)

Knowledge of VM scanning, Web Application scanning, and red team processes

Experience recognizing and categorizing types of vulnerabilities and associated attacks

Knowledge of Computer Network Defense policies, procedures, and regulations

Knowledge of different operational threat environments (e.g., first generation [script kiddies], second generation [non nation-state sponsored], and third generation [nation-state sponsored])

Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities (e.g., buffer overflow, mobile code, cross-site scripting, PL/SQL and injections, race conditions, covert channel, replay, return-oriented attacks, and malicious code)

Experience in developing and delivering technical briefings

Must be able to work collaboratively across physical and virtual locations

BS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related degree, or 7+ years experience in cyber incident management experience or cybersecurity experience with a High school diploma