Vulnerability Analyst, Senior

Vulnerability Analyst, Senior

Key Role:

Support Booz Allen Hamilton's internal Enterprise Cybersecurity team through utilizing enterprise-level vulnerability scanning and assessment tools to identify all internally and externally facing vulnerabilities and security misconfigurations present across the Booz Allen network. Validate that appropriate patch or mitigations are in place within defined SLA levels. Conduct analysis and serve as a vulnerability management resource in supporting the firm’s client facing and internal support teams. Keep up-to-date with emerging threats within the industry and collaborate with other Cybersecurity teams in a Cyber Fusion Center (CFC) environment to understand the impact of security threats and possible impacts to the global enterprise, and conduct direct outreach to affected environments to ensure rapid remediation occurs. Assist the Vulnerability Management Team lead with providing metrics and KPIs to other operational teams and senior leadership.

Basic Qualifications: 

• 2 years of experience in a vulnerability analyst role, with specific experience in identifying and remediating cloud vulnerabilities and misconfigurations
• 2+ years of experience in Windows and UNIX system administration
• Experience with managing, deploying, and securing resources within AWS, Azure or Google Cloud
• Experience with Tenable’s cloud software suite
• Knowledge of networking protocols including TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP/HTTPS, SSH, or DNS
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, supporting teams, and management
• Ability to work remotely, as required, and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Ability to obtain a security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Additional Qualifications:  

• Experience deploying, managing, and administering Tenable Security Center or multiple Nessus scanners in a medium or large-scale enterprise, or similar vulnerability scanning software
• Experience with Splunk, including building search queries
• Knowledge of vulnerabilities, cyber threats, and information security tools
• Knowledge of open security standards and projects, including OWASP
• Possession of excellent verbal and writing communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in CS
• GSEC, GMON, GCIA, Security+, or similar certification

Clearance 
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $84,600.00 to $193,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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