Junior Vulnerability Researcher with Security Clearance - Scottdale, PA, United States - ANALYGENCE, Inc.

Description

Job Description We have an immediate opportunity for a Junior Vulnerability Researcher
We are seeking applicants who have a deep interest in cybersecurity, intellectual curiosity and a desire to make an impact to solve tough problems

Through innovative ideas and collaboration we seek to improve the security of software systems by determining critical security flaws and providing solutions to manage the vulnerability.

• Develop risk-based mitigation strategies for networks, operating systems, and applications.
• Review and define requirements for information security solutions.
• Conduct daily searches and triage vulnerabilities in online repositories (open-source, vulnerability reports, and vendors' security advisories) that contain relevant vulnerability information to identify newly listed vulnerabilities.
• Conduct regular scoring of vulnerabilities to enable triage and prioritization using CISA Stakeholder Specific Vulnerability Categorization (SSVC) decision tree
• Prepare and deliver complex IT security reports that can be easily understood by executives and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate, monitor, and support activities and procedures in the vulnerability management program

Requirements

• 0 - 3 years of applicable experience as a system or network administrator, software developer, or similar technical occupation
• Fundamental understanding of common computer, network, and internet technologies, including basic computer architecture and common network protocols
• Vulnerabilities and software security in general
• Vulnerability assessment and discovery
• Internet security issues, including common security technology
• Software development
• Basic cryptography
• Broad communications skills, including writing, speaking, explaining complex technical issues, working with parties in conflict
• Logic and reasoning, separate evidence from opinion, decision-making under uncertainty
• Attention to detail, when needed
• Creative problem solving
• Recognize and properly handle confidential and sensitive information
• Determination, motivation, collaboration Summary ANALYGENCE, derived from a combination of Analysis & Intelligence, is a service-disabled veteran-owned professional services small business established in 2010

We were built on the principle of providing our customers with results driven professionals that understand the dynamic customer environment and can be relied upon to help them achieve their objectives
ANALYGENCE works with customers to develop and execute innovative strategies to improve processes and achieve customer goals
Our people are service-oriented professionals with varying military, government, and industry backgrounds, who understand the level of commitment and flexibility it takes to progress customers forward in a dynamic work environment
Our vision is to support, nurture, and inspire people to achieve the missions of our customers and our organization
ANALYGENCE is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decision without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.