Vulnerability Assessment Analyst

Columbia, MDfull time

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$143k–$171k

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Accenture Federal Services The Vulnerability Assessment Analyst at Accenture Federal Services configures and executes vulnerability scans and analyzes threat intelligence to safeguard critical systems. The role involves evaluating scan results, preparing reports, and collaborating with security engineers and officers.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Evaluating scan results, preparing comprehensive reports, and briefing leadership on the current risk landscape, emerging threats, and vulnerability status.
You will also collaborate closely with a team of Information System Security Engineers (ISSEs) and Information System Security Officers (ISSOs), providing essential information assurance and risk management support.
A key aspect of your work will involve assisting in the development and publication of System Body of Evidence (BOE) artifacts, ensuring that all documentation aligns with security standards and client requirements.
To excel in this position, you should have hands-on experience with risk assessment and security testing, as well as familiarity with incident response and handling methodologies.

Qualification

Experience with program eMASS packageAdvanced CertificationsCompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)CompTIA SecurityX (formerly CASP+)CyberSec First Responder (CFR)

Required

2 years of experience with any combination of the following:
Experience detecting system and application security threats and vulnerabilities
Experience developing and maintaining security documentation
Ability to configure and conduct vulnerability scans, assess scan results, and prepare reports
Experience supporting information assurance and risk management activities
Experience with program eMASS package, uploading STIG checklists, updating POA&Ms, and securing/maintaining ATO status for the program
Experience with risk assessment and conducting security testing
Hands-on experience supporting and applying the Risk Management Framework (RMF), including System Security Plans (SSP), Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M), Security Control Traceability Matrix (SCTM), Risk Assessment Reports (RAR), and Concept of Operations (CONOPS)
Familiarity with incident response and handling methodologies

Preferred

8140 Advanced certification is preferred (at least Basic or Intermediate is required).
Advanced Certifications:
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
CompTIA SecurityX (formerly CASP+)
CyberSec First Responder (CFR)

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Accenture Federal Services

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