Vulnerability Assessment Analyst - Fort Meade, MD, United States - Athena Technology Group

Description

Fort Meade , MD Requires US Citizenship Employment Term and Type: Regular,

Full Time Required Security Clearance:
TS/SCI

Required Education:
B.S
degree Athena Technology Group, Inc
is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned /Small Business (SDVOSB) focused on Information Technology and Communications consulting, system engineering, integration, deployment and operations of stat of the art command and control and information systems that deliver critical network centric solutions to the warfighter
With a proven track record of technical support to our customers, we are looking for innovative industry professionals to join our team
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JOB DESCRIPTIONS:
Performs vulnerability assessments (VA) of systems and networks within DISA networked environment or enclaves and identifies where those systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy
Measures effectiveness of defense-in-depth architecture against known vulnerabilities
Provide risk-based recommendations on vulnerability assessment findings and compliance validation checks
Maintain expertise and proficiency with vulnerability testing tools and methodologies

Tasks:
Analyze organization's cyber defense policies and configurations and evaluate compliance with regulations and organizational directives
Conduct and/or support authorized vulnerability testing on enterprise network assets
Maintain vulnerability toolkit (e.g., specialized cyber defense software and hardware) to support cyber defense VA missions
Prepare VA reports that identify technical and procedural findings and provide recommended remediation strategies/solutions

Perform technical (evaluation of technology) and nontechnical (evaluation of people and operations) risk and vulnerability assessments of relevant technology focus areas (e.g.

, local computing environment, networking environment, work-place environment) REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security or Information Technology
• 10 + years relevant experience or a Masters with 5 years
• DOD 8570 IASE Level II (e.g

CASP+ CE, CISSP, CSSLP) and/or CSSP (e.g
CEH)

• TS/SCI Required certified with a Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) under the Security Professional Education Development (SpeD) Program, IAW DODI , DOD Security Training

While the SFPC is the preferred professional certification for Traditional Security Personnel, the Certified Protection Professions (CPP) from the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) will be accepted in lieu of the SFPC
If not certified upon start, the reviewer must have one of the following compensatory qualifications: Two (2) years' experience in Traditional Security Disciplines
Successful completion of the DOD Security Specialist Course or an equivalent military service course

Successful completion of the following Computer Based courses: Introduction to DOD Security Specialist Course GS020.16 Security Policies, Principles, and Programs GS140.06 Introduction to Industrial Security IS011.06 Introduction to Personnel Security PS113.06 Introduction to Information Security IF011.06 Introduction to Physical Security PY011.06 Storage Containers and Facilities PY105.06 Physical Security Measures PY103.

06 Citizenship and an active DOD TOP SECRECT/SCI Clearance are required for the position
Salary will be commensurate with experience
ATG is a growing company and there will be opportunities for internal advancement
ATG is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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