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We provide consulting services in the areas of Data Analytics, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology.\nOCT is currently looking for an IT Security Vulnerability Specialist (0036) to join our growing Cybersecurity practice. This position will primarily support a federal client in Suitland, MD. The role requires full-time onsite work during the initial training and performance evaluation period, which may last approximately 2-3 months or longer, depending on performance and the hiring manager’s assessment.\nThe ideal candidate will be proficient in key areas of security such as: Vulnerability Management, Intrusion Prevention and Detection, Access Control and Authorization, Policy Enforcement, Application Security, Protocol Analysis, Firewall Management, Incident Response, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Encryption, Two-Factor Authentication, Web filtering, and Advanced Threat Protection.\nResponsibilities will include, but are not limited to:\nLead and drive remediation efforts within government environment to increase the efficiency of vulnerability management processes.\nArticulate risk and impact to product, engineering and other business leaders with the ability to convey the urgency and need to remediate a vulnerability commensurate with the risk it presents to the enterprise.\nConduct internal vulnerability assessments and vulnerability analysis upon external vulnerability reports, zero-day announcements, security incidents etc.\nMonitor and maintain vulnerability and code scanning, security configuration and other vulnerability management tools.\nDevelop, maintain, and recommend security policies, procedures, and standards related to vulnerability management.\nParticipate in security audits and assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.\nPerform vulnerability re-production and fix validation of vulnerabilities where required.\nMaintain strong knowledge of ongoing security threats, remediations and operational best practices in the threat and vulnerability management.\nCreate reports and dashboards to drive vulnerability remediation efforts and process improvements.\nDrive regular operational and business reviews for threat and vulnerability management activities.\nSupport other security operation activities as needed (e.g. detection and response).\nParticipate in the Security Incident response.\nReview, evaluate, refine, release and maintain Configuration Management Plans in support of program requirements.\nProvide recommendations and guidance for the identification of Configuration Items (CI) and Computer Software Configuration Items (CSCI).\nProvide guidance and expertise in the establishment, monitoring and maintenance of configuration baselines on assigned programs.\nMonitor effectiveness and compliance on assigned programs.\nRequirements\nRequirements:\n7+ years of experience with A&A support.\nProficient in all steps in the NIST RMF framework\nKnowledgeable in NIST special publications such as 800-53 & 800-53A\nBachelor's degree or equivalent experience\nIn-depth understanding and hands-on experience with multiple vulnerability scanning platforms, to include scanning with Security Technical Information Guides (STIG) and CIS benchmarks.\nMS Excel proficiency.\nA related industry certification such as GIAC GEVA, CASP, CAP, CISSP, CISM, GSEC, GMON, Security+.\nMust be a US Citizen.\nSECRET clearance required\nBenefits\nBenefits\nThe position includes competitive compensation and a full suite of benefits:\nMedical, Dental, and Vision insurance\nRetirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry-leading provider with 3% employer contributions.\nPaid Time Off\nLife Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits\nTraining Benefits\nSalary: $110,000-$130,000 to commensurate with experience, education, etc.\nAbout OCT Consulting\nOCT Consulting LLC is a Small Business (SB) providing professional services and information technology solutions to the Federal government and commercial clients. 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