Senior Vulnerability Analyst

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a highly skilled Senior Vulnerability Analyst with a strong technical background to join our team in support of a critical US government agency in the National Capital Region. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a team responsible for Patch and Vulnerability Management, contributing to the security and integrity of vital information systems.

**This position will require 2 days per week on site in Washington, DC.** 

Job Description:

As a Cybersecurity Analyst, you will play a crucial role in supporting IT Security management by conducting technical review, analysis, reporting, and working with technical solutions in the areas of vulnerability management, issue analysis, and response development and execution. You will work closely with various IT systems and teams to ensure compliance with security policies and procedures, focusing on maintaining a strong security posture for our client.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage technical projects with a focus on analytics and security.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in web application scanning and device scanning.
• Utilize tools like Nessus, Security Center, Tenable.IO, and Qualys WAS for vulnerability management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
• Leverage ServiceNow for incident management and tracking.
• Utilize SharePoint for documentation and collaboration.
• Engage with Jira for issue tracking and resolution.
• Review and create technical documentation, reports, and policies.
• Oversee quality assurance processes related to analytics and security documentation.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Information Security, or Data Analytics.
• Minimum 7 years of related professional experience, with a strong background in analytics and security.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
• Strong expertise in web application scanning and device scanning.
• Proficiency in Nessus, Security Center, Tenable.IO, and Qualys WAS.
• Proficiency in Excel data analytics.
• Excellent technical writing skills with a proven track record in creating and reviewing technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance and security best practices.
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, CISSP, CISM, or related certifications are a plus.
• Effective communication, leadership, and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• A commitment to staying current with industry trends and security developments.

Desired:

• Project Management / Scrum experience
• PowerShell
• Excel (Advanced Operations)
• Azure DevOps
• SQL Server Management Studio
• Zero-trust Architectures

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.