This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Vulnerability Management / Cyber Operations Analyst based in the United States.
As a Vulnerability Management / Cyber Operations Analyst, you will play a critical role in strengthening cybersecurity operations and protecting sensitive information within a federal agency environment. You will oversee vulnerability assessments, investigate potential security threats, and coordinate remediation efforts to reduce organizational cyber risks. Working closely with infrastructure, application, and security teams, you will help identify weaknesses, respond to incidents, and improve overall security resilience. You will also contribute to the development of cybersecurity tools, policies, and technical standards while supporting initiatives such as Zero Trust architecture and advanced encryption. This role combines vulnerability management, threat analysis, incident response, and digital forensics in a mission-critical environment. The position is fully remote and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on federal cybersecurity and information protection.
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Accountabilities
Conduct vulnerability scans across enterprise systems and infrastructure, analyzing and validating identified weaknesses to determine their severity and potential impact.
Prioritize vulnerabilities and remediation activities in accordance with federal Binding Operational Directive (BOD) guidance and applicable cybersecurity requirements.
Coordinate remediation efforts with infrastructure and application teams, verify corrective actions, and ensure vulnerabilities are properly resolved and closed.
Document false positives, manage risk acceptance processes, and coordinate vulnerability reporting to maintain accurate security records.
Monitor network traffic, system logs, audit logs, and security alerts to identify suspicious activities and potential security incidents.
Investigate suspected and confirmed security breaches, perform root-cause analysis, identify attack pathways, and determine the full scope and impact of threats across affected systems.
Support threat intelligence analysis, digital forensics, and incident response activities, providing rapid technical assistance during security breaches and system failures.
Develop cybersecurity intelligence tools, automated methods, and analytical approaches to identify, mitigate, and eliminate information security risks.
Design and establish cybersecurity architecture acceptance criteria to ensure systems meet applicable security requirements.
Support ongoing cybersecurity initiatives involving audit logging, Zero Trust architecture, encryption, and other advanced security controls.
Conduct periodic security and audit reviews across systems, monitor corrective action plans, and ensure all identified findings are addressed and formally closed.
Document security events, prepare detailed incident reports, and provide recommendations for security improvements and technology upgrades to management.
Develop and maintain cybersecurity standards, policies, and best practices for employees and technical teams.
Communicate security risks, technical findings, and cybersecurity guidelines clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Collaborate with relevant teams to strengthen security governance, improve incident response capabilities, and maintain compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
Between 5 and 10 years of professional experience in systems security , cybersecurity operations, vulnerability management, or a closely related discipline.
Relevant industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or equivalent…