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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

System Vulnerability Analyst - Entry to Mid Level (Maryland)

Fort Meade, Maryland, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid Level

$86K/yr - $152K/yr

0+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a System Vulnerability Analyst to join the National Security Agency (NSA) team at Fort Meade, MD. The role focuses on analyzing vulnerabilities and developing mitigations to enhance cybersecurity defenses against network infrastructure attacks.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Analyze vulnerabilities and develop mitigations to strengthen defenses

Produce formal and informal reports, briefings, and guidance to defend against attacks against network infrastructure devices or systems

Work in the following areas: Wired and wireless network security, Vulnerability discovery and analysis, Scalable mitigations development, Perimeter/boundary defense, Collaboration platforms, such as VoIP and VTC systems, Mobile network security, Tailored security solutions, Reverse engineering, Researching emerging network industry technologies and solutions, Control system security, Malware analysis, Ensuring adequacy of cybersecurity standards and configurations, Fusing vulnerability assessments from all sources into a unified picture of network risk

Qualification

Network securityVulnerability analysisPenetration testingCybersecurity standardsProgramming languagesCloud computingMalware analysisAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Degree must be in Computer Science or a related field (e.g., General Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Information Assurance, and Information Security)

Relevant experience must be in one or more of the following areas: computer or information systems design/development, programming, information/cyber/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, or information assurance

Network and/or system administration may account for some, but not all, of the required experience

Completion of military training in a relevant area such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis course), Undergraduate Cyber Training (UCT), Network Warfare Bridge Course (NWBC)/Intermediate Network Warfare Training (INWT), Cyber Defense Operations will be considered towards the relevant experience requirement (i.e., 20-24 weeks course will count as 6 months of experience, 10-14 weeks will count as 3 months of experience)

ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL: Entry is with a Bachelor's degree and no experience. An Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position

FULL PERFORMANCE: Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience. An Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position