System Vulnerability Analyst

Themis Insight

• $100K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is mandatory.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus 5 years of experience, or Master's plus 3 years, or Doctorate plus 2 years, or Associate's with 7 years of in-depth experience.
  • Relevant degrees include Computer Science, Engineering, Cyber Security, or Information Technology.
  • Experience in vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, or computer forensics is required.
  • Military training in relevant areas may count towards experience.

Responsibilities

  • Identify system vulnerabilities related to hardware, software, personnel, and operational procedures.
  • Compare and contrast various attack techniques and develop corresponding countermeasures.
  • Produce formal and informal reports and briefings on system vulnerabilities and potential attacks.
  • Assess the effects of vulnerabilities on operational effectiveness and mission support.
  • Engage in continuous monitoring of systems for potential security breaches.

Benefits

  • 100% premium coverage for health, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401k contributions of 6% from the employer, regardless of employee contributions.
  • Generous paid time-off policy with 25 days of PTO and 11 holidays.
  • Access to career counseling and the development of individualized career growth plans.
  • Employee referral bonuses for successful new hires.
Full Job Description
We are hiring a System Vulnerability Analyst to work in the Fort Meade, MD vicinity. Position location is subject to change based on central MD client's needs.

Required: TS/SCI with a Polygraph

Identify vulnerabilities of and attacks to the design and operation of a system (H/W, S/W, personnel, procedures, logistics and physical security) by relating vulnerabilities and attacks to effects on operations and missions supported by those systems. Compare and contrast various system attack techniques and develop operationally effective countermeasures. Produce formal and informal reports, briefings, and perspectives of actual and potential attacks against the systems or missions being studied.

Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:

Level 2:
  • Information Assurance Certification may be required
  • A Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience. An Associate's degree plus 7 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.
  • 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 vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, and/or computer forensics. In addition, may include computer or information systems design/development, programming, information/cyber/network security, information assurance, systems engineering, and/or network and/or system administration. 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).

Level 3:
  • Information Assurance Certification may be required
  • A Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 4 years of relevant experience. An Associate's degree plus 10 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.
  • 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 vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, and/or computer forensics. In addition, may include computer or information systems design/development, programming, information/cyber/network security, information assurance, systems engineering, and/or network and/or system administration. 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).

Themis Insight has all the PERKS!

You are our most valuable resource - your ambition, your knowledge, your creativity. We offer an industry-leading set of benefits to supplement your normal salary compensation. Themis Insight has you covered with flexible ways to balance work and home life, full health benefit premium coverage, and generous contributions toward your retirement.
  • Competitive health, dental, and vision plans with 100% paid premiums.
  • 401k: We contribute 6% even if you don't!
  • Time Off: 11 standard holidays, and 25 days of PTO
  • Career Development: Get career counseling and individualized career development plans, including education and training.
  • Employee referral bonuses for successful hires

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