Vulnerability Management Analyst- Secret Clearance Required with Security Clearance

Security Clearance & Travel Active Secret clearance required (interim ok). Travel up to 10%. US citizenship required. Job Summary Sherpa 6 is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Vulnerability Management Analyst to join our team. We build mission critical systems for the Department of Defense (DoD) and other commercial customers. You will be responsible for identifying, assessing, prioritizing, and tracking remediation of security vulnerabilities across our software development process. You will partner with infrastructure, application, and security teams to ensure risks are properly understood, addressed, and reported. Responsibilities Perform regular vulnerability scans across cloud, on‑premises, application, and endpoint environments. Work alongside software and DevSecOps teams to develop strategies for incorporating vulnerability detection and management in CI/CD pipelines as part of our software development process. Analyze scan results, validate findings, and assign severity based on industry standards (e.g., CVSS), business context, and exploitability. Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to drive timely remediation of vulnerabilities. Monitor external threat intelligence and evaluate emerging vulnerabilities (e.g., zero‑days, trending exploits). Maintain the vulnerability management platform and improve scanning coverage and accuracy. Support patch management processes and ensure alignment with remediation SLAs. Assist in developing and refining policies, procedures, and best practices for vulnerability management. Participate in incident response efforts when vulnerabilities contribute to active threats. Qualifications 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, vulnerability management, or related fields. 3+ years of experience working alongside software development and DevSecOps teams as part of the software development process. Hands‑on experience with tools such as Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7, OpenVAS, or similar. Strong understanding of CVE, CVSS, NIST, CIS benchmarks, and vulnerability classification frameworks. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Ability to interpret vulnerability findings, identify actual risk, and communicate clearly with technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Knowledge of patch management practices and change management workflows. Understanding of network architecture, security controls, and common attack vectors. Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a keen attention to detail. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross‑functional teams. Must be a US citizen. Qualities of Exceptional Candidates Relevant certifications (Security+, CySA+, CEH, GSEC, or similar). Experience with automation or scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash). Background in secure configuration management, container security, or DevSecOps tooling. Knowledge of SIEM or threat detection platforms. Background Screening Successful completion of a background screening, check, or investigation will/may be required as a condition of hire. ADA Statement Sherpa 6 will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO/AA Statement Sherpa 6 does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal‑access, opportunity, affirmative‑action employer. Benefits We offer medical, dental, vision, health and wellness benefits, a generous retirement savings plan, and a generous paid‑time‑off policy to help employees balance their work and personal lives. Salary Range $75,000 - $110,000. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sherpa 6, Inc.