Cybersecurity Vulnerability Analyst / Incident Manager
Location: Arlington, VA
Must have an active Top Secret Clearance
Node is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide cybersecurity vulnerability analysis support to reduce the prevalence and impact of vulnerabilities and exploitable conditions across Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) entities and Critical Infrastructure Key Resources (CIKR).
The Cybersecurity Vulnerability Analyst utilizes cybersecurity best practices, risk management techniques, critical thinking, and strong analytical skills to analyze information from multiple sources, synthesize that information, and provide expert analysis to senior customer stakeholders.
Node is seeking a Cybersecurity Vulnerability Analyst to support this critical customer mission.
Responsibilities:
Utilize creativity and divergent thinking to assess and explain the impact of cybersecurity vulnerabilities on FCEB and CIKR security postures Conduct prevalence and sector analysis of vulnerabilities with Attack Surface Management tools Review vulnerability reporting to identify potential risks and impacts CIKR and FCEB entities Maintain awareness of technical capabilities of Vulnerability Management (VM) Subdivision operational components Evaluate technical requirements of VM operational components and recommend paths forward Understand and articulate the impact of vulnerabilities on organizations Coordinate with VM analysts and leadership to synchronize VM operational activities Coordinate with broader Cybersecurity Division (CSD) analysts and leadership to understand CSD operational priorities and activities Willingness, ability, and flexibility to assist the government to standup this new mission operations area within VM Demonstrated ability to contribute to developing Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions as required Demonstrated ability to contribute to weekly operation summaries, intelligence analysis summaries, and other cyber intelligence reportsRequirements
Required Skills:
U.S. CitizenshipMust have an active TS/SCI clearanceMust be able to obtain DHS Suitability5+ years of directly relevant experienceExperience as a hands-on cybersecurity analyst (i.e. SOC Analyst or Penetration Tester) is requiredExperience with the analysis and characterization of cyber attacksSkilled in identifying different classes of attacks and attack stagesKnowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities Knowledge of basic networking protocols, including TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP/HTTPS, SSH, and DNS, and open security standards and projects, including OWASPKnowledge of CVSS and KEV scoring methodologyKnowledge of general attack stages (e.g., footprinting and scanning, enumeration, gaining access, escalation of privileges, maintaining access, network exploitation, covering tracks, etc.)Knowledge of VM scanning, Web Application scanning, and red team processesExperience recognizing and categorizing types of vulnerabilities and associated attacksKnowledge of Computer Network Defense policies, procedures, and regulationsKnowledge of different operational threat environments (e.g., first-generation [script kiddies], second-generation [non-nation-state sponsored], and third-generation [nation-state sponsored])Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities (e.g., buffer overflow, mobile code, cross-site scripting, PL/SQL and injections, race conditions, covert channel, replay, return-oriented attacks, and malicious code)Experience in developing and delivering technical briefingsMust be able to work collaboratively across physical and virtual locationsDesired Skills:
Understanding of OT/ICS/SCADA technologies and associated vulnerabilitiesExperience with conducting all-source researchUnderstanding of MITRE Adversary Tactics, Techniques and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK)Experience with:o SharePoint
o ServiceNow
o Palo Alto Networks Cortex Xpanse
Required Experience Education:
BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related degree, or 7+ years experience in cyber incident management experience or cybersecurity experience with a High school diploma.
Desired Certifications:
CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, CIPP, CPT, CCSSCompany Overview:Node Digital is an independent Digital Automation & Cognitive Engineering company that integrates best-of-breed technologies to accelerate business impact.
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Benefits
- Medical (100% Coverage for Employee)
- Dental
- Vision
- Basic Life (100% Coverage for Employee)
- Health Saving Account
- 401K
- Three weeks of PTO
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Pre-Approved Online Training
