Senior Windows Vulnerability Analyst

Job Title: Senior Windows Vulnerability Analyst

Location: DISA Mechanicsburg, 5450 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050-2411, Some Travel Required.  

Employment Type: Full-Time  

Shift:  N/A

About the Company 

Athena Technology Group, Inc. (ATG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) focused on Information Technology and Communications consulting, system engineering, integration, deployment and operation of state of the art command and control and information systems that deliver critical network centric solution to the warfighter.  With a proven track record of technical support to our customers, we are looking for innovative industry professionals to join our team. 

ATG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability 

Job Summary  

We are seeking a Senior Windows Vulnerability Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will provide Cybersecurity management support for the DISA Cybersecurity Division by supporting compliance monitoring/reporting, response and mitigation, automation and management services, compliance validation, configuration, change management and account management. This person will work as part of a disperse team requiring coordination, teamwork and must provide a  proven ability to strategize and implement high-level program initiatives.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Serve as an OS technical specialist for assets connected to isolated & cloud environments (to include AWS, Azure, Stratus, Oracle, Google), NIPRNet and SIPRNet, to support cybersecurity and IT services. 

• Serve as technical specialist for assets connected to isolated environments to support cybersecurity and IT services. Review, identify, and report problems with the installation and operations of assets to include system options, software used and not used, default security controls that are enabled, disabled, or bypassed, and system wide options or parameters that may create security vulnerabilities. Determine the impact and risk of submitted change requests prior to implementation and participate in meetings to provide cyber oversight for OS changes that affect the level of risk. Recommend security countermeasures to mitigate identified risks. 

• Determine the impact and risk of submitted change requests prior to implementation and participate in meetings to provide cyber oversight for changes that affect the level of risk. 

• Recommend security countermeasures to mitigate identified risks. 

• Identify, monitor, analyze, report, and brief status of all OS vulnerabilities to include, but not limited to, Windows, Unix, Mainframe, Network Devices, Cloud Technologies and Other. 

• Ensure high risk and high severity vulnerabilities are managed with increased visibility and escalated. 

• Analyze, validate, monitor, and report compliance status of DoD and DISA directives and orders.  

•    Create, maintain, and provide automated and customized vulnerability reports. 

• Analyze mission requirements and organizational feedback to improve vulnerability reports and processes. 

• Provide recommendations for OS vulnerability analysis, guidance, deficiency resolution, and implementation suggestions to DISA customers and Mission Partners. 

• Assess, audit, review, analyze, validate, and report OS, SRG, and STIG vulnerabilities, and ensure security controls are implemented within OS IAW DoD, DISA, and industry cybersecurity policies and procedures. 

• Evaluate discrepancies as they relate to policy, orders and OS, SRG, and/or STIGs, and document recommended additions, deletions, or changes. 

• Identify and report the need to add technical guidance for modification of policies and orders. 

• Review and validate the installation and configuration of cyber tools on assets, and report deficiencies. 

• Review OS, SRG, and/or STIGs as updates are released, and report changes with the potential to have significant impact. 

• Participate in audits and provide documentation (up to daily). 

Qualifications 

Required:  

• Active Secret clearance  

• Bachelor's degree or higher 

• 5+ years of professional experience with endpoint tools and cybersecurity 

• 3+ Years experience with Microsoft Products 

• Current 8570/8140 Certificate with Network Environment focus and ESS certifications 

• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills 

• Must be a US citizen 

Desired:  

• Experience working with teams in multiple locations across the United States. 

• Experience working with IT teams in various capacities.  

Physical and Environmental Conditions

• Normal Office Environment. Requires Sitting, Standing, Near Acuity, Speaking with colleagues and customers, Listening, Sight, Use of hands/fingers. 

Additional Benefits 

• Performance Bonuses and annual salary reviews 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance 

• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance 

• 401(k) plan with company match 

• Opportunities for professional growth and development 

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment 

ATG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.