Job Description
The Opportunity:
In today's fast-evolving cloud environment, securing systems is more important than ever. As a skilled cloud security expert, you'll play a vital role in safeguarding information systems and ensuring they remain protected from both intentional and unintentional threats. Your expertise in cloud security will be pivotal in enhancing security practices and guiding the development of cloud-based security architectures for critical systems.
As a Vulnerability Management Analyst, you'll work alongside internal and client teams to define, communicate, and implement security strategies that support mission-critical operations. Your focus will be on maintaining a client's security requirements, including continuous assessments and support for their Authorization to Operate (ATO). You'll recommend security tools based on thorough research, ensuring that risk management frameworks are addressed effectively.
This is a great opportunity to use the latest cloud technologies while improving security processes and practices. You'll also have the chance to build automation capabilities to enhance vulnerability reporting and remediation, all while mentoring the next generation of cloud security experts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define, implement, and communicate security architecture to support operational requirements and security assessments.
- Collaborate with the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team to meet information assurance and security requirements.
- Research and recommend cloud security tools and strategies based on existing systems, cloud-based resources, and hybrid environments.
- Evaluate the impacts of new vulnerabilities (CVEs and KEVs) and provide risk justifications.
- Conduct thorough threat, compliance, and vulnerability assessments, providing actionable recommendations to reduce risk.
- Use your expertise in cloud security to recommend and implement controls that protect systems from potential vulnerabilities.
- Leverage tools like Splunk, AWS Inspector, and Security Hub to manage security assessments.
- Build and optimize scripting and automation processes to improve reporting and remediation activities.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in vulnerability monitoring, reporting, and remediation.
- Proven experience in analyzing and mitigating Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) and Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEVs).
- Experience conducting comprehensive threat, compliance, and vulnerability assessments.
- In-depth knowledge of cloud security controls, particularly within AWS environments.
- Familiarity with AWS native security tools (e.g., AWS Inspector, AWS Security Hub) and general network/system analysis.
- Experience with scripting and automation for security processes.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Experience with security assessments and audits, both internal and external.
- Knowledge of high assurance boundary systems and zero trust architectures.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to foster collaboration with engineering and technical teams.
- AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS Solutions Architect, or AWS Security Certification.
Additional Information:
- Candidates selected for this role will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- Compensation: The projected salary range for this role is $84,600 - $193,000 annually, depending on factors like location, experience, and qualifications.
- Work Model: Our people-first culture emphasizes flexibility and collaboration, whether working remotely, in hybrid settings, or onsite as needed.
- Commitment to Non-Discrimination: We welcome all qualified applicants and provide equal opportunity employment regardless of disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 40,000.00 140,000.00 Per Year
Job Tags
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