Security Test & Evaluation Analyst (Artificial Intelligence) (Sr.)

Security Test & Evaluation Analyst (Artificial Intelligence) (Sr.)
Washington, DC
Pay From: $80.00 per hour

MUST:
Sr. Security Test and Evaluation Analyst (AI)
7+ years of hands-on security test and evaluation experience utilizing technologies such as Tenable Nessus, GitLab vulnerability scanning, Fortify, Invicti, Mandiant MSV, Kali Linux, Wiz, or similar security testing technologies
5+ years of hands-on security test and evaluation experience involving cloud technologies including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, ServiceNow, or similar platforms
Hands-on experience implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions for security test and evaluation
Strong experience with security testing, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and ethical hacking
Experience performing all phases of ethical hacking including reconnaissance, footprinting, scanning, exploitation, and post-exploitation
Experience performing static and dynamic application security testing
Experience performing authenticated and unauthenticated security testing
Experience analyzing data and software to identify security gaps and vulnerabilities and determine exploitability
Experience testing on-premises and cloud-based systems and applications
Experience evaluating system architectures and security controls
Experience analyzing AI-generated vulnerability findings and determining appropriate remediation strategies
Experience collaborating with technical and business stakeholders to assess, prioritize, and develop remediation plans for identified vulnerabilities
Deep understanding of network protocols, configurations, and security technologies preferred
Strong knowledge of network security, operating system hardening, database security, and web application security preferred
Experience identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities across Windows, Linux, macOS, firewalls, routers, switches, web applications, and APIs preferred
Knowledge of common application vulnerabilities including SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and cross-site request forgery (CSRF) preferred
Experience leveraging AI-enabled capabilities for security testing and evaluation within hybrid environments preferred
Experience supporting government environments utilizing NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP, and OMB guidance preferred
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication and documentation skills
Ability to work full-time onsite in Washington, DC

DUTIES:
Develop and execute comprehensive security testing and evaluation activities across on-premises and cloud computing environments
Perform ethical hacking activities including reconnaissance, footprinting, scanning, exploitation, and post-exploitation
Conduct static and dynamic application security testing, architecture reviews, and security control evaluations
Perform scenario-based and functional security testing using authenticated and unauthenticated testing methodologies
Implement AI-enabled solutions supporting security test and evaluation activities
Integrate emerging AI capabilities into existing security testing and evaluation processes
Develop AI-enhanced approaches for vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, application security testing, and control assessments
Provide technical requirements, observations, design recommendations, and artifacts supporting the development of AI-enabled security testing technologies
Analyze output from AI models designed to identify and probe vulnerabilities in hardware, software, and cloud-based systems
Evaluate identified vulnerabilities for exploitability and potential security impact
Develop and recommend remediation strategies to reduce risk and address identified security gaps
Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize vulnerabilities and develop actionable remediation plans
Ensure AI-enabled security testing activities comply with applicable governance, security standards, and regulatory requirements
Develop security metrics, analytic products, assessment results, and technical reports demonstrating the effectiveness of AI-enabled security testing capabilities
Support the continued development and improvement of AI-enabled security test and evaluation processes, tools, and capabilities Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act .