What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vulnerability Management Security Analyst position at Mount Indie?
We’re hiring a Vulnerability Management Security Analyst to support vulnerability remediation and cybersecurity initiatives for a critical government IT engagement. Based in either Washington, D.C. or Seaside, CA, this hybrid role offers the chance to make a direct impact on national-level information security. Your work will strengthen the integrity of complex systems through vulnerability management, compliance enforcement, and collaborative security engineering.
What You’ll Do:
- Identify, track, and remediate vulnerabilities across Windows and Linux/UNIX environments
- Perform OS hardening and enforce compliance with DISA STIGs
- Analyze vulnerability data and deliver weekly metrics to leadership
- Support DevSecOps practices and help embed security into the development lifecycle
- Coordinate with IT and compliance teams to ensure aligned remediation strategies
- Monitor and uphold cybersecurity frameworks like NIST and ISO 27001
You’ll Bring:
- 5 years of experience in vulnerability management or security engineering with a working knowledge of OS hardening/compliance/DISA STIGs.
- Strong knowledge of Windows OS (Workstation and Server)
- Foundational knowledge of Linux/UNIX, networking, databases, and IT systems
- A current Secret Clearance (Tier 3)—required to start
- 8570 Certification such as Security or CISSP
Hands-on experience with:
- DISA STIGs and IAVM program
- PowerShell scripting
- Security tools including ACAS (MECM, Tanium, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - all a plus)
- Strong understanding of authentication mechanisms, permissions, and networking
- Proven communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills
Desired Skills & Experience:
- Working knowledge of Red Hat Advanced Cluster Security for Kubernetes (StackRox) and Splunk strongly desired.
- Capable of performing trend and analysis of vulnerability scan data and preparation of weekly metrics for presentation to leadership
Location: Washington D.C. or Seaside, CA
Work Style: Hybrid (on-site presence required occasionally)