We have an immediate opportunity for a Vulnerability Analysis Specialist to join our team supporting the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). We are seeking applicants who have a deep interest in cybersecurity and a desire to make an impact to solve tough problems. Through innovative ideas and collaboration we seek to improve the security of software systems by determining critical security flaws and providing solutions to manage the vulnerability.

Develop risk-based mitigation strategies for networks, operating systems, and applications.Review and define requirements for information security solutions.Conduct daily searches and triage vulnerabilities in online repositories (open-source, vulnerability reports, and vendors’ security advisories) that contain relevant vulnerability information to identify newly listed vulnerabilities.Conduct regular scoring of vulnerabilities to enable triage and prioritization using Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS).Prepare and deliver complex IT security reports that can be easily understood by executives and other stakeholders.Coordinate, monitor, and support activities and procedures in the vulnerability management program.Applicable or educational experience as a system or network administrator, software developer, or similar technical occupationFundamental understanding of common computer, network, and internet technologies, including basic computer architecture and common network protocolsVulnerabilities and software security in generalVulnerability assessment and discoveryInternet security issues including common security technologySoftware developmentBasic cryptographyBroad communications skills, including writing, speaking, explaining complex technical issues, working with parties in conflictLogic and reasoning, separate evidence from opinion, decision-making under uncertaintyAttention to detailCreative problem solvingRecognize and properly handle confidential and sensitive information