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Junior Vulnerability Assessment Analyst

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Type: Contract-to-Hire

Category: Security

Industry: Government

Workplace Type: Remote

Reference ID: JN -042025-101515

Date Posted: 04/03/2025

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/mWliAI

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Description:

Eliassen is currently seeking a Junior-level Vulnerability Assessment Analyst to support an Agency-level SOC program. The Analyst will conduct enterprise-level security assessments and penetration testing. To support this vital mission, our staff is on the forefront of providing Advanced CND Operations, and Systems Engineering support to include the development of advanced analytics and countermeasures to protect critical assets from hostile adversaries. To ensure the integrity, security, and resiliency of critical operations, we are seeking candidates with diverse backgrounds in cyber security systems operations, threat analysis, continuous monitoring, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing. Candidates must have strong written and verbal communications skills, researching and analysis skills, and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of operating system and application vulnerabilities, with hands-on experience conducting enterprise-level vulnerability scans and network penetration testing.

NOTE: This position is primarily working remotely however you will have to be on-site for initial training and other ad hoc onsite requirements in Alexandria, VA.

Position is contingent on successfully completing a program-based background investigation.

Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $17 - $22 / hr. w2

Responsibilities:

· Schedule and conduct web application, database, operating system, and wireless vulnerability assessments and support penetration testing efforts.

· Develop and review analysis reports resulting from vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.

· Develop follow-up action plans to resolve reportable issues and communicate with the other technologists to address security threats and vulnerabilities.

· Identify security gaps, evaluate and implement enhancements.

· Stay up to date with current vulnerabilities, attacks, and countermeasures and provide a detailed analysis of enterprise risks, compensating controls, and risk mitigation plans.

· Collaborate on problem management and root cause analysis discussions with fellow network engineers, security engineers, and analysts.

· Identification and implementation of countermeasures or mitigating controls for deployment and implementation in the enterprise network environment.

Experience Requirements:

· 1 year of demonstrated experience in vulnerability assessments for an enterprise network, analyzing vulnerabilities, providing assessments and remediation instructions, and applying Information Systems Security principles and methods.

· Strongly prefer hands on experience in Tenable Nessus scanning tool for identifying and fixing security weaknesses or vulnerabilities

· Experience with Application Security implementation, understanding of Firewall Management and Advanced Threat Protection, familiarity with Access Control, Authorization, Intrusion Prevention and Intrusion Detection, familiar with Protocol Analysis and requirements when handling sensitive and classified Information, familiar with FISMA compliance and Risk Management Framework.

· Strong analytical and technical skills in conducting vulnerability assessments, conduct troubleshooting of failed scans, as well as abilities and prior experience with analyzing vulnerability reports from enterprise assessment tools.

· Ability to assess large-scale reporting, analyze trends, and provide contextual reporting to senior management and system owners.

· Excellent organizational and attention to detail in tracking and reporting compliance activity and trend analysis of enterprise vulnerabilities.

· A working knowledge of the various operating systems (e.g. Windows, OS X, Linux, etc.) commonly deployed in enterprise networks, a conceptual understanding of Windows Active Directory is also required, and a working knowledge of network communications and routing protocols (e.g. TCP, UDP, ICMP, BGP, MPLS, etc.) and common internet applications and standards (e.g. SMTP, DNS, DHCP, SQL, HTTP, HTTPS, etc.).

Education Requirements:

· One or more certifications for VAT Analysts: GPEN, GWAPT, GSNA, GMON, GISF, GAWN, GWEB, GXPN, CEH, GNFA, OSCP, OSEE, OSCE, OSWP, CISSP

· Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Cyber Security, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com.

About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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