What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vulnerability Assessment Analyst position at Seneca Holdings?
Seneca Technologies is part of the Seneca Nation Group (SNG) portfolio of companies. SNG is Seneca Holdings' federal government contracting business that meets mission-critical needs of federal civilian, defense, and intelligence community customers. Our portfolio comprises multiple subsidiaries that participate in the Small Business Administration 8(a) program. To learn more about SNG, visit the website and follow us on LinkedIn.
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Seneca Technologies is hiring for a Vulnerability Assessment Analyst. The Vulnerability Assessment Analyst supports a Department of War (DOW) agency contractor environment cybersecurity operations mission by identifying, assessing, and tracking security vulnerabilities across on-premises and cloud-based environments. The analyst is responsible for conducting vulnerability scans, analyzing findings, recommending remediation actions, and supporting risk-based decision-making. This position works closely with system owners, cybersecurity teams, and stakeholders to improve the agency's security posture through continuous assessment, reporting, and remediation tracking activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct vulnerability scans and security assessments of information systems, applications, networks, and cloud environments.
- Analyze vulnerability assessment results and determine the potential impact to systems and mission operations.
- Develop and recommend remediation strategies to address identified vulnerabilities and security weaknesses.
- Track vulnerability remediation efforts and coordinate with system owners to ensure timely resolution of findings.
- Support continuous monitoring programs through recurring assessments and validation of corrective actions.
- Perform risk-based analysis to prioritize vulnerabilities based on severity, exploitability, and mission impact.
- Generate reports, metrics, dashboards, and status updates related to vulnerability management activities.
- Validate remediation efforts through rescanning and follow-up assessments.
- Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities by providing vulnerability assessment data and supporting authorization decisions.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity, engineering, cloud, and operations teams to improve system security and compliance.
- Assist with cybersecurity inspections, audits, compliance reviews, and security assessments.
- Maintain assessment documentation and support reporting requirements for leadership and stakeholders.
Required Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience performing vulnerability assessments, security scanning, and cybersecurity analysis.
- Experience analyzing security findings and recommending risk-based remediation actions.
- Working knowledge of Department of War (DOW) cybersecurity requirements and vulnerability management processes.
- Understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF), security authorization, and continuous monitoring principles.
- Experience supporting remediation tracking and compliance reporting activities.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a mission-focused cybersecurity environment.
- S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain all required government security clearances, as applicable.
- One or more of the following certifications:
- CompTIA Security CE
- CompTIA CySA
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Tenable Certification
- Comparable vulnerability assessment or cybersecurity certification
Education & Experience
- Possess current Secret Clearance plus one of the following:
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in vulnerability management, cybersecurity assessments, RMF, or system security activities.
- Or minimum of nine (9) years of directly relevant cybersecurity, vulnerability assessment, or system security experience in lieu of a degree.
Technical Skills & Knowledge
Vulnerability Assessment & Management
- Vulnerability Scanning and Analysis
- Vulnerability Prioritization and Risk Assessment
- Remediation Planning and Tracking
- Security Configuration Assessment
- Risk-Based Vulnerability Management
- Continuous Monitoring and Validation
Security Assessment Tools
- Tenable Nessus
- Tenable Security Center or Equivalent Platforms
- Vulnerability Assessment and Compliance Tools
- Security Reporting and Dashboard Solutions
Cloud Security Tools & Platforms
- AWS Native Security Monitoring Tools
- Microsoft Azure Security Monitoring Tools
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Security Monitoring Tools
- Cloud Vulnerability Assessment and Configuration Review
Risk Management & Compliance
- DOW Risk Management Framework (RMF)
- NIST Special Publication 800-37
- Security Authorization and Accreditation Processes
- Continuous Monitoring Programs
- Security Control Validation
- Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) Management
Cybersecurity Knowledge Areas
- Network Security Principles
- Threat and Vulnerability Analysis
- Security Compliance Requirements
- Security Reporting and Metrics
- Remediation Verification
- Cyber Risk Analysis and Mitigation
Location: Mechanicsburg, PA. Remote work may be authorized. Employees working remotely must reside within commuting distance of an approved SIPRNet access location and be available to support classified work requirements as needed.
Clearance: Active Secret
Travel: Some CONUS travel required
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Seneca Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status, veteran status, or other protected class status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training. The Company also prohibits retaliation against any employee who exercises his or her rights under applicable anti-discrimination laws. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company does give hiring preference to Seneca or Native individuals. Veterans with expertise in these areas are highly encouraged to apply.