Patch Management Analyst

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Patch Management Analyst who will be responsible for monitoring Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert releases (IAVAs) from USCYBERCOMMAND. Coordinates and monitors the progress of patches and updates throughout the CENTCOM enterprise. Provide guidance when it comes to analyzing and evaluating the patching status of networks and security vulnerabilities on a daily basis. 

Position is based in Tampa, FL at MacDill AFB. 
 
Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assist with ensuring that security policies, standards and procedures are followed.
• Brief government leadership daily on patching status and monthly to show continued/historical progress.
• Assign remediation tasks to applicable branches and track progress through completion.
• Create and track Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M) and other documentation for approval by the Authorizing Official (AO) as needed.
• Work cross-divisionally with Engineering and Cyber Security regarding testing, validation and documentation of patches and software updates.
• Participate in Command Cyber Readiness Inspection (CCRI) preparation. 
• Monitor the implementation/remediation of IAVAs and security patches.
• Provide guidance throughout the organization regarding the patch management process (IAVM/Remediation)
• Review and analyze patching data (primary tools include ACAS and Nessus), determine action items and remediation efforts.
• Coordinate with change management and problem management to evaluate and facilitate changes and or problem execution related to information systems vulnerabilities.
• Recommend and assist with implementation of remediation/mitigation action plans ensuring no/to limited impact to operations.
• Tracking of other Compliance items as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelors and two (2) years or more experience
• Active DoD Secret Clearance
• Security + certification (8570 Requirement)
• Active passport and the ability to travel overseas on short notice
• Experience with various Microsoft technologies:
  • Microsoft Office 2010, 2013, 2016
  • Microsoft System Center Configuration Management (SCCM)
  • Windows Server and Client OS
  • Microsoft Domain Services (Active Directory, Group Policy, etc.)
  • Microsoft SharePoint
• Experience with Tennable Nessus Vulnerability Scanner (Assured Compliance Assessment Solution
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong problem solving and trend analysis skills
• Strong analytic and decision making abilities 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Project, SharePoint, Word, Excel).

Preferences:

• 3 years direct server admin experience
• Experience with CCRIs, STIGs, IAVMs, System Accreditation (Security Authorization/DIACAP)
• Microsoft Server certifications (e.g., MTS, MCSE, MCSA, etc.)
• ITIL Foundation certification
• Previous experience at USCENTCOM 

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are more than 26,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a respectful work culture based on diversity, equity, and inclusion that values all contributors. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.