Vulnerability Systems Engineer

Posted 23 Days Ago
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Washington, DC
Senior level
Cloud • Professional Services • Analytics
The Role
The Vulnerability Systems Engineer will identify, analyze, and remediate vulnerabilities across Windows servers. Responsibilities include conducting security hardening, patching, providing technical solutions, facilitating coordination of vulnerability remediations, and supporting system administrators. The engineer will also maintain documentation and collaborate with security operations personnel for vulnerability resolution.
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Vulnerability Systems Engineer

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid)

Status: Exempt

Clearance: Secret (Top Secret preferred)

Salary: $130,000.00 - $140,000.00

The Vulnerability Engineer will provide critical support in identifying, analyzing, and remediating vulnerabilities across an infrastructure consisting of over windows servers. This will include analyzing reports from multiple streams and sources as well as remediating and assigning to other members of the team when needed. This position requires a mixture of engineering, operations, hands on technical and support skills. Qualified candidates should have excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills. The individual will work closely with technical leads, infrastructure and operations teams and other cross-department teams to evaluate business needs and provide end-to-end technical solutions and manage, operate, monitor, audit, secure server assets.

Responsibilities:

  • Performs security hardening, patching and server certificate updates.
  • Run system scans and analyze reports on system vulnerabilities on windows servers.
  • Maintain and update environmental documentation, standard Operating Procedures, and engineering documentation.
  • Provide support to system administrators to resolve issues when required provide support in response to outages including conducting root cause analysis.
  • Recognize and escalate risks, issues, and concerns when necessary.
  • Analyze vulnerability reports identify areas of responsibility for remediation.
  • Resolve known exploited vulnerabilities, prioritizing critical and highs.
  • Facilitate coordination of vulnerability remediations across the team.
  • Develop and provide recommendations and remediations for vulnerabilities.
  • Harden Windows OS with secure versions of Transport Layer Security (TLS), and cipher suites according to NIST policy.
  • Assist Security Operations personnel in developing Plan of Action & Milestones (POAM’s) for vulnerabilities requiring long-lead time resolve.
  • Provide on-call support and manage ticket queue.
  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of vulnerability management tools such as Tenable Nessus and BigFix.


Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience administrating and managing servers and systems, cloud infrastructure, file and print environments, specializing in Windows operating systems.
  • Must possess one of the following certifications: M365, VCP, CCNP or Linux+.
  • Bachelor’s degree in networking, cybersecurity or similar field.
  • Posses an active DOD Secret or higher clearance.
  • Must have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory and SQL Server.
  • Expert knowledge and troubleshooting skills to resolve failed update installation in Windows OS.
  • Expert knowledge of AD Group policy and applying security posture via GPO's.
  • Strong knowledge of System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM).
  • Experience with performing root cause analysis, risk identification, and risk mitigation
  • Understanding of FIPS 140-3 or cryptographic modules and how they are used.
  • Must be a self-started with strong problem solving and communication skills.
  • Strong knowledge of NIST-800 framework and security guidelines for windows servers and clients including DISA STIG
  • Strong knowledge of CIS Benchmark guidelines for Microsoft Windows servers
  • Experience with scripting tools such as, PowerShell, Azure CLI, AWS CLI, Python, and VBScript.
  • Experience with Nessus Tenable scanning tools and reporting.
  • Expert level experience with MS Office tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Vizio, Word.
  • Experience with installing hardware drivers, firmware, bios, and other hardware upgrades for Dell servers.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of common ports and protocols used by Windows servers and clients.
  • Security certification(s) highly preferred such as Security+, CISSP, CASP+, CISA, CISM etc.
  • Experience Linux/Ansible, and/or Unix experience are a plus.

About Us

IntelliDyne, LLC empowers government organizations through the delivery of quality, mission-aligned services and innovative, people-first IT solutions. IntelliDyne has earned the designation of a Top Workplace by providing an inclusive and supportive environment where employees have a voice and are challenged to provide innovative solutions to our clients of national, state, and local importance.

Our Benefits

  • Inclusive and supportive work environment
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Professional growth through annual subsidy for trainings, certifications, professional memberships as well as mentorships and job shadowing
  • Medical, dental, vision, 401(K) with company match
  • Flexible Paid Time Off Program, 11 holidays, paid parental leave, military leave, and government shutdown leave
  • Rewards and recognition through peer awards, service year awards, spot bonuses, and annual company awards
  • Wellness and mental health benefits
  • Commuter benefits
  • Flexible work options

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to honoring diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in our hiring practices.  IntelliDyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact [email protected] or 703-575-9715.



Top Skills

Powershell
Python
The Company
Falls Church, VA
298 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1998

What We Do

IntelliDyne is a leading government information technology firm enabling better mission performance through innovative technology solutions. We manage public sector programs that deliver higher operational efficiency and measurable value to clients. We advise, develop, and execute effective solutions in Enterprise IT Management, Analytics, Cyber Security & Information Assurance, Application Development, and Cloud Computing.

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