Vulnerability Assessment Analyst

Maveris is an IT and cybersecurity services company committed to helping organizations create secure digital solutions to accelerate their mission. We are Veteran-owned and proud to serve customers across the Federal Government and private sector. We have an opening for a full-time, permanent Vulnerability Assessment Analyst to join our talented, dynamic team in support of a large Federal Government customer.

Veterans are encouraged to apply.

The Vulnerability Assessment Analyst will support the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC).

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Scan/Assessment Coordination, Execution, Reporting, and Maintenance:
  • Coordinate CSOC-managed network scans and assessments with field points of contact
  • Review and verify Internet Protocol (IP) ranges to be scanned
  • Review and select appropriate scan policy(s)
  • Coordinate with network and team personnel as required
  • Respond to inquiries from the Field
• Scan/Assessment Execution:
  • Conduct initial system/data checks upon scan initiation
  • Monitor/coordinate/react as required throughout the duration of the scan or assessment
  • Troubleshoot any issues that occur during the scan or assessment
  • Verify accuracy of data and conduct system checks as required upon completion of the scan or assessment
  • Development of new testing programs
• Scan/Assessment Reporting:
  • Verify report templates
  • Generate reports
  • Conduct quality assurance checks of final reports
  • Distribute reports as required
  • Produce compliance, vulnerability scanning/assessment and penetration testing data to appropriate repositories
  • Produce status reports and briefings
• System/Assessment Maintenance and Management:
  • Maintain and manage Government owned enterprise scanning solution hardware, the Tenable software, and scan analysis and reporting software
  • Manage and maintain Government owned virtual platforms (VM), operating systems, and applications supporting enterprise scanning solution (system patching)
  • Backend support systems and Vulnerability Databases
  • Writing and editing scripts used for scanning and security assessments (Perl, Python, etc.)
• Assessment and Analysis:
  • Review scan data to determine if the system is performing as designed.
  • Review Security Center/scanner logs for anomalies.
  • Review data in the repositories for scanners that appear to be malfunctioning
  • Review scan/assessment data for trends in vulnerability findings.
  • Review and update scan policies
  • Produce periodic assessment analysis and impact reports as required.
  • Produce periodic trending and impact reports, and recommendation papers as required
  • Development of new testing programs
  • Management and maintenance of backend systems hardware and software
  • Management and maintenance of vulnerability scanning and security assessment process related documents

Requirements

• Previous cyber scanning project support
• Experience with:
  
  • Tenable Security Center
  • Nessus Scanner
  • NMAP
  • Point Audit
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, cyber, mathematics, or engineering discipline
• Be able to successfully undergo a federal background investigation
  

Benefits

Maveris attracts and retains talent of the highest caliber by offering opportunities to work in exciting and challenging environments surrounded by bright minds. Our employees are our most prized asset and are rewarded with highly competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits package, including:

• 401(k) with company contribution
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off

About Maveris

Maveris offers exceptional, mission-focused solutions to organizations facing highly complex IT, digital, and cyber security challenges. Our success is achieved by maintaining an environment of trust where people are encouraged to reach their fullest potential. Every candidate that applies to Maveris brings something unique to the table, and because our team is diverse, we consistently meet our goals and exceed client expectations. If you are a highly-motivated person with a willingness to learn, we invite you to apply today to join our team!

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