Senior Cyber Vulnerability Assessment Analyst
Apply NowCompany: West Advanced Technologies (WATI)
Location: Springfield, VA 22153
Description:
Senior Cyber Vulnerability Assessment Analyst
Location: Springfield, Virginia
Contract Term: 6 months
Visa: USC, GC or H1-B
Project/Role Description:
The key is someone who can analyze vulnerabilities in connected devices - such as cameras, badges and come up impact, gaps to be filled etc.
Consultant will perform vulnerability assessment vulnerability assessments and gap analysis of operational technology in conjunction with IT systems. An example of the type of assessment is to see how susceptible operational technologies such as cameras, elevators, badge systems, etc. are to vulnerabilities and if so can they lead to a compromise of other systems on the client's network.
Responsibilities
Conduct Vulnerability Assessments (VA) of all operational components of the enterprise through established operations schedule or by establishing necessary schedules where such schedules do not exist
Work closely with client's cyber security team to follow standard vulnerability assessment process, compliance requirements and prepare reports based on findings
Identify gaps in usage of operational technology in conjunction with IT systems and propose options to harden the systems using industry standards, best practices
Create and update Information Assurance artifacts
Create and manage Plans of Actions and Milestones, and perform all duties pertinent to the role of cybersecurity operations engineer
Work closely with various teams to ensure that they understand, appreciate and follow the standard operating procedures (SOP) for cybersecurity in all aspects including infrastructure, connected devices, database, application
Requirements
10+ years of experience as a Cyber Security Engineer/Analyst
Demonstrable experience with vulnerability assessment of physical infrastructure items such as security cameras, badged entry into doors, elevators, wi-fi enabled, network connected conference room cameras etc.
CISSP/CISM certification preferred
Experience with IT Compliance and Risk Management Methodologies - Cyber Security Framework, NIST Standards (SP 800-53r5), HIPPA, and FISMA.
Experience with one or more tools such as Netsparker, Tenable, Kenna, Nessus
Strong knowledge of best practices associated with as well as appropriate authoritative guidance for physical security, security risk assessments, critical infrastructure protection, continuity and contingency planning, emergency preparedness, security awareness, and training
Strong analysis and comprehension skills
Ability to provide technical knowledge and information assurance analysis support
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work independently and in a team
Regards
Naresh Damagalla
West Advanced Technologies, Inc
Serving government agencies for 22 Years
www.wati.com
Location: Springfield, Virginia
Contract Term: 6 months
Visa: USC, GC or H1-B
Project/Role Description:
The key is someone who can analyze vulnerabilities in connected devices - such as cameras, badges and come up impact, gaps to be filled etc.
Consultant will perform vulnerability assessment vulnerability assessments and gap analysis of operational technology in conjunction with IT systems. An example of the type of assessment is to see how susceptible operational technologies such as cameras, elevators, badge systems, etc. are to vulnerabilities and if so can they lead to a compromise of other systems on the client's network.
Responsibilities
Conduct Vulnerability Assessments (VA) of all operational components of the enterprise through established operations schedule or by establishing necessary schedules where such schedules do not exist
Work closely with client's cyber security team to follow standard vulnerability assessment process, compliance requirements and prepare reports based on findings
Identify gaps in usage of operational technology in conjunction with IT systems and propose options to harden the systems using industry standards, best practices
Create and update Information Assurance artifacts
Create and manage Plans of Actions and Milestones, and perform all duties pertinent to the role of cybersecurity operations engineer
Work closely with various teams to ensure that they understand, appreciate and follow the standard operating procedures (SOP) for cybersecurity in all aspects including infrastructure, connected devices, database, application
Requirements
10+ years of experience as a Cyber Security Engineer/Analyst
Demonstrable experience with vulnerability assessment of physical infrastructure items such as security cameras, badged entry into doors, elevators, wi-fi enabled, network connected conference room cameras etc.
CISSP/CISM certification preferred
Experience with IT Compliance and Risk Management Methodologies - Cyber Security Framework, NIST Standards (SP 800-53r5), HIPPA, and FISMA.
Experience with one or more tools such as Netsparker, Tenable, Kenna, Nessus
Strong knowledge of best practices associated with as well as appropriate authoritative guidance for physical security, security risk assessments, critical infrastructure protection, continuity and contingency planning, emergency preparedness, security awareness, and training
Strong analysis and comprehension skills
Ability to provide technical knowledge and information assurance analysis support
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work independently and in a team
Regards
Naresh Damagalla
West Advanced Technologies, Inc
Serving government agencies for 22 Years
www.wati.com