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Guidehouse · 3 months ago

IT Vulnerability Management Lead / Senior Security Analyst

US - MD, Rockville

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$98K/yr - $163K/yr

5+ years exp

Guidehouse is a leading consulting firm specializing in IT Cyber Security. In this role, you will lead the vulnerability management lifecycle and work closely with the client Information Systems Security Officer to safeguard the client's IT infrastructure and ensure compliance with security policies.

AdviceConsultingManagement Consulting

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the agency’s vulnerability management lifecycle using Tenable.sc, Tenable.io, Nessus Manager, and Nessus scanners (on-prem and cloud)

Analyze, prioritize, and track remediation of vulnerabilities in coordination with IT operations and system owners

Maintain scan schedules, asset groups, scan policies dashboards, and reports tailored to agency infrastructure and communicate risk posture and remediation progress to relevant infrastructure, application, and cloud teams to remediate vulnerabilities

Define the scanner and security center architecture, refine data flows and synchronizations, tune scanning configurations to minimize false positives and ensure the best coverage

Develop and maintain documentation for system setup, operation, vulnerability management processes, exceptions, and remediation tracking

Support implementation of security projects that require compliance with relevant government policies or standards

Act as SME (subject matter expert) for vulnerability management tools and processes

Ensure systems and practices comply with FISMA and FedRAMP related Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) and compliance for client IT programs

Assist client in coordination, implementation, communication, and enforcement of the Agency IT security policies

Support incident response

Qualification

Vulnerability managementIT security risk assessmentsFISMA complianceFedRAMP complianceCloud platforms AWSCloud platforms GCPWindows security hardeningLinux/Unix security hardeningSecurity AssessmentAuthorizationCertifications CISSPScriptingAutomationSecure Software Development Life CycleCommunication skillsCollaboration across teams

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, or related field OR an additional FOUR (4) years of experience

Expert knowledge of IT security vulnerabilities and risk assessments with the ability to explain the risks associated with them to executives, program & technology staff

Minimum of FIVE (5) years of progressive experience in IT security, with a minimum of THREE (3) years in vulnerability management

Strong knowledge of vulnerability management lifecycle, patch management, and risk scoring (e.g., CVSS2)

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS and GCP) and hybrid environments

Understanding of Windows, Linux/Unix, and network devices security hardening

Ability to work with program staff, executives, security application vendors and technology staff to achieve IT security goals and objectives

Experience developing and maintaining Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) documentation for large IT systems for the Federal Government

Excellent working experience in applying FISMA, and FedRAMP processes and policies to information systems

Strong communication skills (both technical and non-technical) and ability to collaborate across IT, security, and business units

Certifications: CISSP (or ability to obtain within 6 months)

Preferred

Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell) to automate scanning tasks, reporting, and API integrations; administration and operation of security scanning and vulnerability management platforms such as Nessus

Deep expertise with SIEM platforms and integration of vulnerability data into enterprise monitoring

Understanding of the Secure Software Development Life Cycle

Master's degree or additional security or cloud certifications (e.g., CISM)