Job Summary- Seeking an experienced System Vulnerability Analyst to support mission-critical Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) cybersecurity operations
- The successful candidate will assess, identify, and mitigate vulnerabilities across enterprise networks, systems, and cloud environments while supporting advanced cyber defense initiatives
- This role requires experience operating in Red Team and Blue/Purple Team environments to evaluate security posture, validate defensive capabilities, and improve organizational resilience against sophisticated cyber threats
- The ideal candidate possesses expertise in network analysis, threat detection, vulnerability assessment, adversary tactics, and Zero Trust security principles
- This position also requires occasional OCONUS travel in support of customer mission requirements
Primary Responsibilities- Conduct vulnerability assessments and security analyses of enterprise networks, systems, and cloud environments to identify security weaknesses and recommend mitigation strategies
- Support Red Team operations by performing adversary emulation, vulnerability validation, and security assessments to evaluate organizational defenses
- Participate in Blue Team and Purple Team activities to improve detection capabilities, validate defensive controls, and enhance incident response procedures
- Analyze network traffic, system logs, endpoint telemetry, and security event data to identify malicious or unauthorized activity
- Perform network anomaly detection and investigate Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) across multiple data sources
- Apply the MITRE ATT&CK Framework to map adversary behaviors, assess attack techniques, and improve detection and defensive strategies
- Assess network infrastructure, architecture, and system configurations to identify opportunities for security hardening and Zero Trust implementation
- Support cybersecurity initiatives involving Computer Network Exploitation (CNE), Computer Network Operations (CNO), and enterprise network security
- Evaluate security controls against industry standards and best practices, including NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800 Series, and ISO/IEC 27001
- Develop technical reports documenting vulnerabilities, threat assessments, security findings, and remediation recommendations
- Collaborate with cybersecurity engineers, incident responders, system administrators, and network engineers to implement corrective actions and strengthen enterprise security
- Support security testing, validation, and continuous monitoring activities to maintain compliance with organizational security requirements
- Participate in OCONUS travel supporting customer cybersecurity assessments and operational requirements as needed
Required Qualifications- Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
- Master's degree with 9 years of relevant experience, Bachelor's degree with 11 years of relevant experience, Associate's degree with 13 years of in-depth relevant experience that is clearly related to the position
- Experience supporting cybersecurity operations on programs of similar scope and complexity
- Demonstrated experience conducting Red Team operations
- Experience supporting Blue Team or Purple Team cybersecurity activities
- Experience performing network analysis, network anomaly detection, and threat hunting
- Experience identifying and analyzing Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)
- Strong understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK Framework and adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
- Knowledge of NIST cybersecurity standards and ISO/IEC 27001 security frameworks
- Experience analyzing security events, network traffic, system logs, and endpoint telemetry
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Willingness and ability to travel OCONUS as required
Desired Qualifications- Experience supporting Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) initiatives
- Experience with Computer Network Exploitation (CNE) and Computer Network Operations (CNO)
- Experience assessing and hardening enterprise network infrastructure and system architectures
- Experience performing penetration testing or offensive security assessments
- Experience utilizing vulnerability assessment and security testing tools
- Experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or Elastic
- Familiarity with Python scripting for automation, analysis, or tool development
- Experience with endpoint detection and response (EDR) platforms and threat intelligence solutions
- Experience supporting Department of Defense or Intelligence Community cybersecurity missions
Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate's experience and qualifications.
The pay range for this role is:
150,000 - 200,000 USD per year (Ft. Meade MD)
