Cybersecurity Vulnerability Assessment Analyst II (DoD)

TL;DR

Cybersecurity Vulnerability Assessment Analyst II (DoD): Identifying, analyzing, and reporting cybersecurity vulnerabilities across Department of the Army and DoD enterprise networks with an accent on vulnerability scanning, risk assessment, and compliance. Focus on executing ACAS/Nessus scans, ensuring STIG compliance, and collaborating with engineering teams on remediation strategies.

Location: On-site in Huntsville, AL

Company

hirify.global is a defense contractor providing adaptive innovation and technology integration to support critical national security missions.

What you will do

• Execute routine and ad-hoc vulnerability, compliance, and discovery scans using ACAS (Tenable Nessus) and SCAP tools.
• Analyze scan results to identify false positives, evaluate risk levels, and generate actionable reports for Army leadership.
• Collaborate with Systems Administrators and Network Engineers to provide technical guidance on patching and mitigation.
• Enforce compliance with IAVAs, STIGs, and Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER) directives.
• Maintain and troubleshoot vulnerability scanning infrastructure within Impact Level 5 (IL5) secure environments.

Requirements

• Secret security clearance (Must have to start).
• DoD 8140/8570.01–M IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE, CySA+ or equivalent).
• 2-3 years of professional cybersecurity experience, with at least 1 year performing vulnerability assessments in a DoD/Army IT environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or a related technical field.
• Hands-on experience operating ACAS (Tenable.sc/Nessus) and applying DISA STIGs.
• Proficiency in RMF, POA&M management, and using eMASS for vulnerability control maintenance.

Nice to have

• Advanced certifications such as CEH or CASP+.
• Familiarity with Army-specific cyber regulations (e.g., AR 25-2).
• Scripting experience with PowerShell, Python, or Bash to automate data parsing.
• Experience with Agile project management methodologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Culture driven by the "6Hs": Happy, Helpful, Honest, Humble, Hungry, and Hustle.
• Commitment to a supportive, transparent, and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact national security and critical civilian missions.
• Focus on continuous improvement, innovation, and professional growth.