Cyber Vulnerability Analyst (Encryptor Specialist)

About the role

Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Cyber Vulnerability Analyst (Encryptor Specialist) with a TS/SCI security clearance to support KPS and our government customer in Falls Church, VA.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments of systems and networks to identify deviations from security policies and standards.
• Utilize industry-standard scanning tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7) to identify and analyze security risks.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot encryption devices to ensure secure and reliable operation.
• Analyze and respond to digital evidence and threat intelligence to mitigate system and network vulnerabilities effectively.
• Assess and vet findings from vulnerability disclosure programs (VDP) to prioritize and remediate security risks.
• Ensure all network components and configurations are in compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) security standards and organizational policies.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity indicators to provide awareness of the current threat landscape and the status of the operating environment.
• Collaborate with network engineers and system administrators to implement remediation plans and strengthen security posture.

Requirements

• Security Clearance: Must possess an active Secret or Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience, OR Associate's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Certifications: Minimum of CompTIA Security+ or an equivalent DoD 8570 baseline certification.
• Technical Expertise: Demonstrated experience with the configuration and maintenance of TACLANE devices or similar NSA-certified Type 1 encryption hardware. Strong understanding of IP networking protocols, VPNs, and network security architecture. Experience with GEM One encryptor management tools. Current understanding of industry best-practices for network architectures and security Frameworks.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, CVSS, and MITRE ATT&CK.
• Vendor Hardware Familiarity with commercial (e.g. Cisco, Juniper, etc) routers, switches, and security appliances.
• Threat Analysis Experience in collecting, analyzing, and disseminating cybersecurity threat assessments.

Skills

• Preferred Skills and Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, CVSS, and MITRE ATT&CK. Vendor Hardware Familiarity with commercial (e.g. Cisco, Juniper, etc) routers, switches, and security appliances. Threat Analysis Experience in collecting, analyzing, and disseminating cybersecurity threat assessments.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Partial telework eligible