Vulnerability Analyst

Coalfire Systems Coalfire is an EEO employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to respecting one another, embracing individual differences, and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Vulnerability Analyst What You'll Do Manage Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) lifecycle including creation, tracking, risk adjustment justification, and deviation requests in coordination with 3PAO assessors and federal stakeholders Collect, organize, and maintain security control evidence and artifacts for monthly continuous monitoring deliverables and assessment/authorization activities, ensuring alignment with FedRAMP, HITRUST, PCI, and similar frameworks Maintain accurate system inventory and authorization boundary documentation to ensure scanning scope aligns with approved system boundaries Analyze scan results for false positives, document justifications, and prepare deviation requests with supporting risk assessments Translate technical vulnerability findings into risk‑based language for federal clients and authorization officials, presenting monthly status briefings as needed Collaborate with development, SRE, and infrastructure teams to integrate vulnerability management into CI/CD pipelines, cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), and container/Kubernetes platforms Participate in change management processes to ensure continuous monitoring activities align with system changes and maintain compliance posture Support and maintain enterprise vulnerability management tools (such as Tenable, Nessus, Burp, Qualys, Rapid7, Wiz, Prisma, Microsoft Defender), ensuring timely updates and patches Run regular and on‑demand scans across operating systems, databases, web applications, and containers, then work with technical teams to create tickets for remediation Track and document vendor dependencies, operational requirements, and open vulnerabilities, producing clear monthly reports and updates for clients Contribute to improving internal standards and processes, including maintaining documentation, training materials, and standard operating procedures What You'll Bring 35 years of professional experience in vulnerability management, compliance monitoring, or related security operations roles Hands‑on expertise with operating system, database, network, container, web application, and API vulnerability management Direct experience supporting vulnerability management in at least two of the following cloud providers: AWS, Azure, GCP Background working within at least one compliance framework (for example, FedRAMP, HITRUST, PCI), including risk assessment and reporting Experience delivering monthly or periodic vulnerability status reports and tracking remediation efforts with internal and external teams Administrator‑level certification in AWS, Azure, or GCP Working knowledge of cloud architecture and security controls in AWS, Azure, or GCP, including ability to assess attack surfaces and recommend cloud‑native remediation approaches Strong knowledge of vulnerability scanning technologies and methods, including scoring systems (CVSS, CMSS) and risk prioritization frameworks Understanding of NIST 800‑53 security controls, particularly RA‑5, SI‑2, CM‑6, and how continuous monitoring supports control implementation Experience with STIG benchmarks and automated compliance scanning tools (SCAP, SCC) Familiarity with baseline configuration standards (CIS Benchmarks, vendor hardening guides) and compliance posture reporting Ability to distinguish false positives from true vulnerabilities and articulate risk‑based justifications for deviation requests Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for task automation, report generation, and remediation workflows Strong client‑facing communication and documentation skills, with ability to present technical findings to federal stakeholders and produce timely compliance reports Ability to work efficiently with cross‑functional technical teams to investigate, prioritize, and coordinate vulnerability remediation efforts Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. US citizenship (required due to client contractual requirements) Bonus Points Security‑focused cloud certifications for AWS, Azure, or GCP CISSP certification Familiarity with container security scanning tools (Trivy, Anchore, Snyk) and Kubernetes security postures Knowledge of software composition analysis (SCA) and static/dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST) tools Familiarity with CI/CD security integration patterns and DevSecOps toolchains $78,000 - $135,000 a year #J-18808-Ljbffr