Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.
Nightwing is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Vulnerability Assessment Team Lead to oversee our cybersecurity vulnerability assessment operations on a large mission critical development and sustainment program. As the team lead, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the security of our systems, networks, and applications while providing leadership, technical expertise, and mentorship to a team of professionals.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the Vulnerability Assessment Team in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security vulnerabilities.
- Oversee vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and risk assessment processes to ensure compliance with best practices and regulatory standards.
- Develop, implement, and improve vulnerability management strategies, guidelines, and frameworks.
- Prioritize security flaws and provide actionable recommendations to mitigate risks effectively.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security solutions and remediation plans.
- Monitor emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends to enhance the organization’s posture proactively.
- Prepare detailed technical reports, risk assessments, and executive summaries for stakeholders.
- Provide mentorship, training, and professional development to team members.
- Ensure the team operates efficiently and adheres to project timelines and organizational standards.
Required Skills:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must have active/current Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.
- Must be able to receive DHS suitability prior to starting employment.
- 10+ years of directly relevant experience in cybersecurity and vulnerability management and information assurance.
- Proven leadership experience, ideally in managing cybersecurity teams.
- Solid understanding of vulnerability assessment tools such as Tenable, Wiz, and other vulnerability assessment tools.
- Experience in penetration testing, risk assessment, and vulnerability management.
- Ability to communicate technical findings to non-technical stakeholders clearly and effectively.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent oral and verbal communication
- Experience and/or familiarity with Secure Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA), DCID 6/3, Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and other tools using industry best practices.
- DoD 8570.1-M Compliance at IAT Level I or equivalency (e.g., Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)) certification required
Preferred Skills:
- Experience working in government or defense environments.
- Knowledge of IT infrastructure, including network design, operating systems, and cloud platforms.
Preferred Certifications:
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) or similar certification
- Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) or Information System Security Architect Professional (ISSAP) certification
- SourceFire Certified Professional (SFCP) certification
Required Education
- Ten (10) or more years of systems development experience required.
[A Master’s degree in a related discipline may substitute for four (4) years of experience. A PhD may substitute for six (6) years of experience.]
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Cyber Engineering or a related discipline is required.
[Twelve (12) years of experience (for a total of twenty (20) or more years) may be substituted for a degree.]
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At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.
Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.
Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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