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    IT Security Vulnerability Management Specialist - Washington, United States - OCT CONSULTING LLC

    OCT CONSULTING LLC
    OCT CONSULTING LLC Washington, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Description

    OCT Consulting, LLC is an SBA-certified, 8(a) small business management and technology consulting firm that provides support to Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology.

    OCT is currently looking for an IT Security Vulnerability Management Specialist. This position is contingent upon contract award.

    The ideal candidate will have experience in Information Assessment and Authorization supporting the federal government; and, in-depth understanding and hands-on experience with Qualys, to include scanning with Security Technical Information Guides (STIG) and CIS benchmarks. MS Excel pivot tables.

    Role:

    • Lead and drive remediation efforts to increase the efficiency of vulnerability management

    processes.

    • Articulate risk and impact to product, engineering and other business leaders with the ability to

    convey the urgency and need to remediate a vulnerability commensurate with the risk.

    • Conduct internal vulnerability assessments and vulnerability analysis upon external vulnerability

    reports, zero-day announcements, security incidents etc.

    • Monitor and maintain vulnerability and code scanning, security configuration and other

    vulnerability management tools.

    • Develop, maintain, and recommend security policies, procedures, and standards related to

    vulnerability management.

    • Participate in security audits and assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory

    requirements and industry standards.

    • Perform vulnerability re-production and fix validation of vulnerabilities where required.
    • Maintain strong knowledge of ongoing security threats, remediations and operational best

    practices in the threat and vulnerability management.

    • Create reports and dashboards to drive vulnerability remediation efforts and process

    improvements.

    • Drive regular operational and business reviews for threat and vulnerability management

    activities.

    • Support other security operation activities as needed (e.g. detection and response).
    • Review, evaluate, refine, release and maintain Configuration Management Plans in support of

    program requirements.

    • Provide recommendations and guidance for the identification of Configuration Items (CI) and

    Computer Software Configuration Items (CSCI).

    • Provide guidance and expertise in the establishment, monitoring and maintenance of

    configuration baselines on assigned programs.

    Requirements

    Requirements:

    • 7+ years experience with A&A support.
    • Proficient in all steps in the NIST RMF framework, In depth knowledge of vulnerability

    management tools (Qualys and Nessus).

    • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
    • At least one of the following certifications: GIAC GEVA, CASP, CAP, CISSP, CISM,GSEC, GMON,

    Security+.

    • Current DoD Secret Clearance

    Benefits

    Benefits

    The position includes competitive compensation and a full suite of benefits:


    • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance


    • Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer contributions of the employee's gross salary


    • Paid Time Off and Standard Government Holidays


    • Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits


    • Training Benefits

    Salary: $115,000-135,000 to commensurate with experience, education, etc.

    About OCT

    OCT Consulting LLC is a certified SBA 8(a), minority-owned, small, disadvantaged business providing professional services and information technology solutions to the Federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, we bring the advantage of agility in operations along with a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major Federal government agencies.

    OCT is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. OCT is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.



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