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Computer Network Defense Vulnerability Assessment Specialist
NewGen is seeking a Computer Network Defense Vulnerability Assessment Specialist with the following background. Responsibilities include developing and executing the organization's continuous vulnerability assessment strategy. Measuring the effectiveness of defense-in-depth mechanisms against vulnerabilities and developing recommendations to remediate systemic security issues. Configuring, operating, maintaining, and evaluating the effectiveness of vulnerability scanning and assessment toolsets. Monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on system/network misconfigurations, non-compliance, unauthorized assets, false positives, and baseline deviations. Assessing the level of risk introduced by vulnerabilities and developing remediation strategies. Investigating and analyzing cybersecurity incidents to ensure the appropriate response activities and mitigations are applied. Distributing periodic vulnerability assessment reports, summaries, notifications, and an annual vulnerability assessment scorecard to CIO leadership and IT stakeholders. Developing and maintaining documentation as it pertains to the use and operation of vulnerability assessment tools and methodologies (SOPs, assessment plants, test plants, etc.). Qualifications include 7+ years' experience as a cybersecurity analyst, administrator, or engineer responsible for Enterprise vulnerability management toolsets (e.g., ACAS, Tenable, Nessus, Rapid7, AppSpider, SCAP, STIG Viewer, etc.). Demonstrated proficiency and expertise in the following areas: applying computer networking concepts, protocols, and security methodologies to Enterprise information systems. Developing and applying risk management methodologies and processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk). Securing and evaluating information systems for compliance with DISA STIGs. Location: Springfield, VA (On-Site/Office)
NewGen is seeking a Computer Network Defense Vulnerability Assessment Specialist with the following background. Responsibilities include developing and executing the organization's continuous vulnerability assessment strategy. Measuring the effectiveness of defense-in-depth mechanisms against vulnerabilities and developing recommendations to remediate systemic security issues. Configuring, operating, maintaining, and evaluating the effectiveness of vulnerability scanning and assessment toolsets. Monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on system/network misconfigurations, non-compliance, unauthorized assets, false positives, and baseline deviations. Assessing the level of risk introduced by vulnerabilities and developing remediation strategies. Investigating and analyzing cybersecurity incidents to ensure the appropriate response activities and mitigations are applied. Distributing periodic vulnerability assessment reports, summaries, notifications, and an annual vulnerability assessment scorecard to CIO leadership and IT stakeholders. Developing and maintaining documentation as it pertains to the use and operation of vulnerability assessment tools and methodologies (SOPs, assessment plants, test plants, etc.). Qualifications include 7+ years' experience as a cybersecurity analyst, administrator, or engineer responsible for Enterprise vulnerability management toolsets (e.g., ACAS, Tenable, Nessus, Rapid7, AppSpider, SCAP, STIG Viewer, etc.). Demonstrated proficiency and expertise in the following areas: applying computer networking concepts, protocols, and security methodologies to Enterprise information systems. Developing and applying risk management methodologies and processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk). Securing and evaluating information systems for compliance with DISA STIGs. Location: Springfield, VA (On-Site/Office)