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General Dynamics Information Technology

IT Vulnerability Senior Security Analyst

General Dynamics Information Technology, Bethesda, Maryland, us, 20811

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Req ID:

RQ207916

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Cyber and IT Risk Management

Skills:

Information Assurance,Information Technology Security,Security Compliance,Vulnerability Assessments,Vulnerability Scanning

Certifications:

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) | International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) - International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2)

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

Job Description:

GDIT is seeking an

IT Security Compliance Lead

/

Senior Security Analyst

to support The

National Library of Medicine (NLM)

to support their security compliance team. In this role, you will work closely with the

NLM Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

and play a critical part in safeguarding NLM’s IT infrastructure.

You will be part of a broader IT program that provides end-to-end support—including help desk, systems, network, incident response and security services—ensuring the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of mission-critical systems.

This position is based at our client’s office in

Bethesda, MD

and requires

onsite presence 3 to 5 days per week

.

Responsibilities:

Lead the agency’s

vulnerability management

lifecycle using Tenable.sc, Tenable.io, Nessus Manager, and Nessus scanners (on-prem and cloud)

Analyze, prioritize, and track remediation of vulnerabilities in coordination with IT operations and system owners

Maintain scan schedules, asset groups, scan policies dashboards, and reports tailored to agency infrastructure and communicate risk posture and remediation progress to relevant infrastructure, application, and cloud teams to remediate vulnerabilities

Define the scanner and security center architecture, refine data flows and synchronizations, tune scanning configurations to minimize false positives and ensure the best coverage

Develop and maintain documentation for system setup, operation, vulnerability management processes, exceptions, and remediation tracking

Support implementation of security projects that require compliance with relevant government policies or standards

Act as SME (subject matter expert) for vulnerability management tools and processes

Ensure systems and practices comply with FISMA and FedRAMP related Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) and compliance for NLM IT programs

Assist NLM in coordination, implementation, communication, and enforcement of the NIH IT security policies

Support incident response

Required Qualifications:

Education

: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Certifications

: CISSP (or ability to obtain within 6 months)

Experience

: 5–7 years of progressive experience in IT security, with at least 3 years in vulnerability management to include strong knowledge of vulnerability management lifecycle, patch management, and risk scoring (e.g., CVSS2)

Expert knowledge of IT security vulnerabilities and risk assessments with the ability to explain the risks associated with them to executives, program, & technology staff

Experience developing and maintaining Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) documentation for large IT systems for the Federal Government

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS and GCP) and hybrid environments

Understanding of

Windows, Linux/Unix, and network devices

security hardening

Excellent working experience in applying FISMA, and FedRAMP processes and policies to information systems

Attributes for Success

Ability to work with program staff, executives, security application vendors and technology staff to achieve IT security goals and objectives

Strong communication skills (both technical and non-technical) and ability to collaborate across IT, security, and business units

Desired Qualifications:

Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell) to automate scanning tasks, reporting, and API integrations; administration and operation of security scanning and vulnerability management platforms such as Nessus

Deep expertise with SIEM platforms and integration of vulnerability data into enterprise monitoring

Understanding of the Secure Software Development Life Cycle

Master’s degree or additional security or cloud certifications (e.g., CISM)

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The likely salary range for this position is $136,000 - $184,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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