Vulnerability Analyst (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Vulnerability Analyst (Cybersecurity): Defending the security posture of a mission-critical Department of Veterans Affairs cloud platform with an accent on continuous vulnerability scanning and remediation. Focus on managing security across AWS GovCloud infrastructure, containers, and applications while ensuring compliance with federal RMF processes.

Location: Remote in any United States jurisdiction except AK, CA, CO, CT, DC, HI, LA, MA, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, ND, OR, PR, RI, VT, WA, WY

Salary: $90,897 - $118,016

Company

hirify.global is a certified service-disabled veteran-owned small business with 26 years of experience delivering quality IT systems and programs for federal clients.

What you will do

• Conduct ad-hoc, prescribed, and recurring vulnerability scans across infrastructure, containers, and code repositories.
• Coordinate remediation efforts with Operations and Engineering teams to ensure vulnerabilities are addressed within defined timelines.
• Document and report scan findings in accordance with VA RMF and POA&M processes.
• Perform upkeep of continuous monitoring security reporting tools and provide high-level reporting to system owners.
• Support penetration testing, red team activities, and independent security assessments.
• Validate security control effectiveness through automated testing and configuration validation.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in vulnerability management or security scanning.
• Active Federal Civilian Public Trust clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident with at least 3 years of residency in the United States.
• Bachelor's Degree in cybersecurity, information technology, or a related field.
• Expert experience with Nessus or equivalent scanning tools.
• Experience supporting a federal agency.

Nice to have

• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Enterprise Vulnerability Assessor (GEVA).

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• 401k plan with various investment options.
• Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital coverage.
• Supportive environment for veterans and diverse talent.