IT Vulnerability Management Specialist

Req ID: RQ187799Type of Requisition: RegularClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: NonePublic Trust/Other Required: NoneJob Family: Information SecuritySkills:Information Technology Security,Remediation,Vulnerability ManagementExperience:5 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:YesJob Description:The world of investing is fascinating yet complex. While hundreds of first -time investors are turning to the markets to help pay for their homes, send their children to college and secure their futures the mission of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is becoming all the more vital. GDIT is excited to support the SEC in as it seeks to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation.The SEC ISS program is a comprehensive IT program charged with operating, managing, and advancing the SEC's IT infrastructure. Our dynamic program team of IT leaders and large and small business partners is seeking bright, energetic and talented individuals to join us as we bring our innovative IT Service Delivery solutions to SEC.Currently, we are seeking an Information Security Specialist with expertise in Vulnerability Management . The selected candidate must be a US Citizen (without dual citizenship) and able to obtain a SEC Public Trust Suitability.Position Duties:

Assists the Vulnerability Management Engineers (junior and senior level) with the review and mitigation of security vulnerabilities across a variety of technologies.

Sets prioritization for vulnerability remediation

Maintains metrics and provides reports to management.

Interfaces with all organizations to facilitate timely remediation.

Runs reports and creates artifacts to validate remediation.

Identifies risk reduction opportunities based on vulnerability data analysis and trends. Provides subject matter expertise on issues and tasks related to the vulnerability mitigations.

Is the escalation POC for Vulnerability Management Engineer Junior.

Required Experience:

Must have a minimum of 5 years of related experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating IT security vulnerabilities across multiple platforms, and possess a solid technical background in multiple technologies.

Hands on experience with vulnerability analysis using Tenable (or similar cyber exposure tools), and experience monitoring, tracking, and reporting the status of vulnerabilities and POAMs.

Possesses strong analytical and written/verbal communication skills

Ability to synthesize information to present in clear and concise customer briefings, both written and verbal

Cybersecurity or privacy related certifications can be substituted for one year of experience.

Desired Experience:

Experience building reports using Microsoft Power BI or similar reporting tools

Knowledge and understanding of vendor patching cycles (e.g. Windows, Cisco, Redhat, VMware, etc)

Knowledge and understanding of patching industry tools (e.g. Bigfix, MS Intune)

The likely salary range for this position is $120,700 - $163,300. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.