Junior Vulnerability Management Analyst

Everforth ECS is seeking a Junior Vulnerability Management Analyst to work in the National Capital Region covering the Pentagon, Falls Church, and Fairfax.

Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

The War Data Platform (WDP) is a key initiative within the U.S. Department of War''s (DoW) AI-First strategy introduced in early 2026. The WDP separates business and financial data from operational warfighting data, aiming to accelerate the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) on the battlefield. The WDP extends to Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret environments, and supports collaboration between Combatant Commands, Joint Staff directorates, Senior Executive Service leaders, and operational analysts.

The Junior Vulnerability Management Analyst supports enterprise vulnerability management operations across WDP''s classified and unclassified environments, contributing directly to the continuous monitoring, POA&M tracking, and remediation coordination activities that sustain WDP''s authorization posture across NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and JWICS. This is an entry-level role offering structured, hands-on exposure to government vulnerability management operations at scale, where scan validation accuracy, remediation timeliness, and documentation discipline directly impact mission system authorization status and warfighter platform availability.

• Supports enterprise vulnerability management operations for Department of War mission systems across unclassified and classified environments.
• Performs day-to-day validation of vulnerability scan results generated by ACAS, endpoint security platforms, and cloud security tools to confirm accuracy, scope, and system relevance.
• Tracks vulnerability findings and remediation actions within POA&M repositories, ServiceNow workflows, and continuous monitoring dashboards to maintain current authorization status.
• Coordinates directly with system owners, administrators, and cybersecurity teams to collect remediation evidence, confirm patch application, and document mitigation actions.
• Assists with identification and documentation of false positives and compensating controls under guidance of senior analysts.
• Maintains detailed records supporting Risk Management Framework activities, including vulnerability aging, remediation progress, and outstanding risk conditions.
• Prepares routine vulnerability status reports, remediation summaries, and data inputs for leadership briefings using SharePoint and reporting tools.
• Supports deviation and risk acceptance requests through evidence gathering and baseline documentation.
• Participates in vulnerability management reviews, remediation planning sessions, and operational coordination meetings with government and contractor stakeholders.
• Contributes to improved cyber hygiene, reduced exposure timelines, and sustained authorization posture while reinforcing program values of accountability, consistency, transparency, and mission-focused risk reduction.
• Performs other duties as assigned.