IT Anlayst, Vulnerability Management

Position: Analyst, IT Vulnerability ManagementLocation: Fort Worth, TX (Hybrid)Term: 6 months Contract opportunity

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:Performs discovery scanning via the Vulnerability Management Platform (scheduled and ad-hoc).Provides gap analysis to compare the list of known resources so gaps can be investigated and owners identified.Identifies resource types (e.g. router, desktop computer, server, network switch, firewall, etc.), operating systems, and whether active services are "Enterprise" level.Tracks via remediation management system and provides a wiki-style format to capture recommendation, analysis and facts, and links to other research.Populates data visualization tool (such as Tableau, Brinqa, and Hygieia) for reporting vulnerability metrics by system and owner.Researches vulnerabilities to determine attack vectors and possible vulnerable targets and launches specific scans and reports for that vulnerability in VM scanning tool(s).Coordinates with business, IT teams, and Technology Risk Management (TRM) to remediate compliance findings in a timely manner while addressing risk reduction objectives.Defines, manages, and measures security configuration baselines in line with internal policies/standards and CIS benchmarks.Defines and manages cloud specific technical security policies (CSA security guidance).

Qualifications Required QualificationsBachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training.2+ years of hands-on technical security engineering experience.Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, GCIH, GSEC, GCFA, GREM, CCENT.Phishing with ProofpointAbility to install, configure, troubleshoot, and administer VM Platform(s). (Ex.Tanium, Tenable, Coverity, Brinqa, etc.).Experience with Tanium programming or creating custom configurations within Tanium.Experience with dynamic and static code analysis experience (e.g. QualysWAS, SAST tools, Tenable).Experience with security configuration checklists (e.g. CIS Benchmarks and CSA security guidance).Familiarity with NIST Special Publications (e.g. 800-171,800-53, CSF).Familiarity with PCI DSS Compliance standards and scanning practices.Ability to code and script Python, SQL, BASH, or PowerShell.Ability to configure and use technical assessment tools such as Tanium Comply and Tenable Nessus.Deep understanding of the technical architecture of IT systems built using Windows, UNIX, Linux, Solaris, VMware, Citrix, Oracle, and MySQL platforms.Experience and knowledge in cloud and Kubernetes environments. (Azure Kubernetes Service, IBM Kubernetes service, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, etc..).Experience in DevOps Toolchain methodologies, including Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment.

Preferred Qualifications5+ years of hands-on technical security engineering experience.Ability to explain technical concepts and adjust messaging based on the audience, including non-technical groups; strong.presentation and technical documentation skills.Ability to influence through outstanding interpersonal skills, collaboration, and negotiation skills.Ability to work well within a team environment, as well as independently.

Best Regards,Safina Sami