Vulnerability Assessment Analyst

Amyx, Inc.

$75K — $95K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related field is preferred.
  • TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph may be required.
  • IAT Level 2 certification and two Penetration Testing certifications such as GPEN or CEH are necessary.
  • Proven skills in vulnerability scanning and security system assessment.
  • Knowledge of intrusions detection technologies like Snort is essential.
  • Experience with social engineering techniques highly valued.
  • Familiarity with network analysis tools and application vulnerability assessments.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze cyber defense policies for compliance with regulations.
  • Conduct penetration testing on enterprise networks.
  • Maintain cyber defense audit toolkit for preparedness.
  • Prepare detailed audit reports with remediation recommendations.
  • Perform risk assessments of technology and operational vulnerabilities.
  • Identify deviations from acceptable security configurations.
  • Recommend cost-effective security controls to mitigate risks.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans with PPO & HSA options.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
  • Short and Long Term Disability benefits.
  • Wellness Program and Professional Development Reimbursement.
  • 11 paid holidays and generous PTO policy.
Full Job Description
Overview

Amyx is seeking to hire a Vulnerability Assessment Analyst-Intermediate to support our Cybersecurity Division and Intel client in the St. Louis, MO area.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze organization's cyber defense policies and configurations and evaluate compliance with regulations and organizational directives.
  • Conduct and/or support authorized penetration testing on enterprise network assets.Maintain deployable cyber defense audit toolkit (e.g., specialized cyber defense software and hardware) to support cyber defense audit missions.
  • Maintain knowledge of applicable cyber defense policies, regulations, and compliance documents specifically related to cyber defense auditing.
  • Prepare audit reports that identify technical and procedural findings, and provide recommended remediation strategies/solutions.
  • Conduct required reviews as appropriate within environment (e.g., Technical Surveillance, Countermeasure Reviews [TSCM], TEMPEST countermeasure reviews).
  • Perform technical (evaluation of technology) and nontechnical (evaluation of people and operations) risk and vulnerability assessments of relevant technology focus areas (e.g., local computing environment, network and infrastructure, enclave boundary, supporting infrastructure, and applications).
  • Make recommendations regarding the selection of cost-effective security controls to mitigate risk (e.g., protection of information, systems and processes).
  • Performs assessments of systems and networks within the NE or enclave and identifies where those systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy. Measures effectiveness of defense-in-depth architecture against known vulnerabilities.

Technology used:

Microsoft Office Suites; SharePoint; Nessus, SNORT, public key infrastructure, Oauth, OpenID, SAML, SPML, Wireshark, tcpdump

Qualifications

Required:
  • Bachelor degree or higher from an accredited college or university (Recommend an accredited Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or Computer Engineering degree; or a degree in a Mathematics or Engineering field.)
    Clearance: TS/SCI-subject to CI poly upon request.
    8140 Certification: IAT Level 2 and Two Penetration Testing Certifications: GPEN, GWAT, GCIH, CEH, GPYC, LPT, CPT
  • Skill in conducting vulnerability scans and recognizing vulnerabilities in security systems. Skill in assessing the robustness of security systems and designs.
  • Skill in detecting host and network based intrusions via intrusion detection technologies (e.g., Snort).
  • Skill in mimicking threat behaviors. Skill in the use of penetration testing tools and techniques.
  • Skill in the use of social engineering techniques. (e.g., phishing, baiting, tailgating, etc.).
  • Skill in using network analysis tools to identify vulnerabilities. (e.g., fuzzing, nmap, etc.). Skill in reviewing logs to identify evidence of past intrusions.
  • Skill in conducting application vulnerability assessments. Skill in performing impact/risk assessments. Skill to develop insights about the context of an organization's threat environment.
  • Skill to apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation).

Desired:
  • Ability to identify systemic security issues based on the analysis of vulnerability and configuration data.
  • Ability to apply programming language structures (e.g., source code review) and logic.
  • Ability to share meaningful insights about the context of an organization's threat environment that improve its risk management posture.
  • Ability to apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation).

Benefits include:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (PPO & HSA options available)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care FSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • 401(k) with matching contributions
  • Roth
  • Qualified Transportation Expense with matching contributions
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  • Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • PTO
  • 11 Holidays
  • Professional Development Reimbursement




Physical Demands

Employee needs to be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Most positions require ability to work on desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time reading, reviewing/analyzing information, and providing recommendations, summaries and/or reports in written format. Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing. Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

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