IT Security Vulnerability Specialist (0036)

About the role

IT Security Vulnerability Specialist (0036)

OCT Consulting is a management and technology consulting firm that supports Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Data Analytics, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology.

OCT is currently looking for an IT Security Vulnerability Specialist (0036) to join our growing Cybersecurity practice. This position will primarily support a federal client in Suitland, MD. The role requires full-time onsite work during the initial training and performance evaluation period, which may last approximately 2-3 months or longer, depending on performance and the hiring manager's assessment.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in key areas of security such as: Vulnerability Management, Intrusion Prevention and Detection, Access Control and Authorization, Policy Enforcement, Application Security, Protocol Analysis, Firewall Management, Incident Response, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Encryption, Two-Factor Authentication, Web filtering, and Advanced Threat Protection.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to

• Lead and drive remediation efforts within government environment to increase the efficiency of vulnerability management processes.
• Articulate risk and impact to product, engineering and other business leaders with the ability to convey the urgency and need to remediate a vulnerability commensurate with the risk it presents to the enterprise.
• Conduct internal vulnerability assessments and vulnerability analysis upon external vulnerability reports, zero-day announcements, security incidents etc.
• Monitor and maintain vulnerability and code scanning, security configuration and other vulnerability management tools.
• Develop, maintain, and recommend security policies, procedures, and standards related to vulnerability management.
• Participate in security audits and assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Perform vulnerability re-production and fix validation of vulnerabilities where required.
• Maintain strong knowledge of ongoing security threats, remediations and operational best practices in the threat and vulnerability management.
• Create reports and dashboards to drive vulnerability remediation efforts and process improvements.
• Drive regular operational and business reviews for threat and vulnerability management activities.
• Support other security operation activities as needed (e.g. detection and response).
• Participate in the Security Incident response.
• Review, evaluate, refine, release and maintain Configuration Management Plans in support of program requirements.
• Provide recommendations and guidance for the identification of Configuration Items (CI) and Computer Software Configuration Items (CSCI).
• Provide guidance and expertise in the establishment, monitoring and maintenance of configuration baselines on assigned programs.
• Monitor effectiveness and compliance on assigned programs.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience with A&A support.
• Proficient in all steps in the NIST RMF framework
• Knowledgeable in NIST special publications such as 800-53 & 800-53A
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• In-depth understanding and hands-on experience with multiple vulnerability scanning platforms, to include scanning with Security Technical Information Guides (STIG) and CIS benchmarks.
• MS Excel proficiency.
• A related industry certification such as GIAC GEVA, CASP, CAP, CISSP, CISM, GSEC, GMON, Security+.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• SECRET clearance required

Benefits

The position includes competitive compensation and a full suite of benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry-leading provider with 3% employer contributions.
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits
• Training Benefits

Salary

$110,000-$130,000 to commensurate with experience, education, etc.