Vulnerability Assessment (VA) Team Lead - Clearance Required

Overview:

Cydecor is a premier Federal Government solutions provider, delivering differentiated innovations in mission systems and business platforms. We leverage leading-edge secure systems and software development, backed by industry-leading subject matter expertise, and business intelligence to enable decision-support and remain ahead of ever-evolving national security challenges. Our success rests squarely on three bedrock principles: People, our center of gravity; Mission, what inspires us; and an unyielding commitment to Excellence, what separates us.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Vulnerability Assessment (VA) Team Lead to support an enterprise cybersecurity program delivering 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) services. This role provides leadership and oversight of enterprise vulnerability assessment activities, including planning, execution, analysis, and remediation coordination to reduce organizational risk and ensure compliance with security requirements.

Responsibilities include:

• Direct enterprise vulnerability assessment activities, including planning, scanning, analysis, and remediation coordination
• Plan and execute vulnerability assessment cycles across enterprise systems and networks
• Analyze identified vulnerabilities and provide detailed assessments and remediation guidance
• Monitor remediation efforts and enforce timelines to ensure timely resolution of identified vulnerabilities
• Maintain a centralized repository of vulnerability assessment findings and related data
• Generate and deliver detailed reports to the Government VAT Lead and SSD Director
• Incorporate application security considerations into vulnerability assessment activities
• Evaluate firewall configurations, advanced threat protection (ATP) capabilities, and access control mechanisms as part of assessments
• Ensure proper implementation of access control, authorization, and intrusion prevention/detection measures
• Perform protocol analysis to identify vulnerabilities and security gaps
• Ensure proper handling of sensitive and classified information in accordance with security standards
• Support compliance with FISMA and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements
• Coordinate with security, engineering, and operations teams to support remediation and risk reduction efforts

Here's what you need (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 5 years of experience performing vulnerability assessments within enterprise environments
• One of the following certifications:
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Experience analyzing vulnerabilities and providing remediation recommendations
• Experience maintaining repositories of vulnerability findings and tracking remediation activities
• Strong understanding of application security implementation
• Experience with firewall management and Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) technologies
• Familiarity with access control, authorization, intrusion prevention, and intrusion detection concepts
• Experience performing protocol analysis in support of vulnerability assessment activities
• Familiarity with handling sensitive and classified information in accordance with security requirements
• Strong understanding of FISMA compliance and Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Bonus Points If You Have (Desired Qualifications):

• One of the following certifications:
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
  • Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
• Experience supporting federal cybersecurity programs or enterprise SOC environments

Security Clearance:

• Active Secret clearance

Education:

• Bachelor's degree

Work Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, Hybrid

Compensation and Benefits:

Cydecor offers a comprehensive compensation package including Health and Dental Insurance, Vision and Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401(K) + company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Company Holidays, Tuition and Professional Development Assistance and more.

What We Believe:

We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Cydecor has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.

Tags: Vulnerability Assessment, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, RMF, FISMA, Security Assessment, Security Compliance, Application Security, Network Security, Firewall Management, Advanced Threat Protection, Intrusion Detection, IDS, Intrusion Prevention, IPS, Protocol Analysis, Security Testing, Cyber Defense, Security Operations Center, SOC, Federal Government, Cleared Jobs, Secret Clearance, Cyber Risk, Security Controls

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Cydecor is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AA). All employment and hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, nationality, gender, ethnic origin, disability, age, sex, gender identity & expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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