Vulnerability Remediation Specialist

Avint LLC is seeking a Vulnerability Remediation Specialist who has experience providing support in a dynamic, fast-paced environment within the public sector. This is a unique opportunity to shape the growth, development, and culture of an exciting and fast-growing company in the cybersecurity market. The Vulnerability Remediation Specialist will contribute to the growth of the company by leading a team to effectively manage policy, and overall programmatic risk. This is a unique opportunity to shape the progress, development, and culture of an exciting and rapid-growing company in the cybersecurity market. Manage and independently detect, prioritize, and remediate identified vulnerabilities across applications, endpoints, databases, networking devices, and mobile, cloud and third-party assets. Administer software deployment tools such as SCCM, PDQ, Group Policy, PowerShell scripts, etc. to deploy software/patches and apply configuration changes necessary to remediate vulnerabilities. Support and monitor patch management compliance across the infrastructure to align to audit requirements. Participate in the weekly vulnerability remediation planning meetings.

Requirements

Technical Areas of Expertise:

• Able to deploy, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain end point client health to ensure patching compliance.

• Able to apply DISA STIGs for Operating Systems and applications and remediate compliance variances.

• Ability to leverage vulnerability database sources to understand weaknesses and their probability and remediation options, including vendor-supplied fixes and workarounds.

• Able to actively collaborate with ISSO to develop, maintain, and enhance cyber security controls.

• Can collaborate with security groups such as red teams, threat intelligence and risk management to form a holistic team dedicated to thwarting attackers and reducing attack surface.

• Able to assist multiple teams on the implementation of configuration management for security hardening.

• Ability to work as a team to consistently learn and share advanced skills and foster team excellence.

Qualifications:

• Possess an understanding of NIST 800-53 Security Controls and how they are used to harden computers, databases, and network devices.

• Possess a thorough understanding of Group Policy Objects and how they are implemented and used to harden computers.

• DoD TS with SCI Eligibility is required; Full Scope Poly is required.

• At least 5+ years of IT experience with a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Systems Engineering, Engineering, or other related field preferred. An additional four (4) years of experience as a Vulnerability Remediation Specialist or similar experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree.

• Current DoD 8750 IAT Level II Certification (CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP).

Benefits

Joining Avint is a win-win proposition! You will feel the personal touch of a small business and receive BIG business benefits. From competitive salaries, full health, and generous time off and Federal Holidays. Additionally, we encourage every Avint employee to further their professional development. To assist you in achieving your goals, we offer reimbursement for courses, exams, and tuition. Interested in a class, conference, program, or degree? Avint will invest in YOU and your professional development! Salary range $140,000-$150-000

Avint is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.