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Weekend Vulnerability Analyst Jobs in Reston, VA

Cymertek

Cybersecurity Analyst

Tysons, VA · On-site

Cybersecurity Analyst LOCATION Tysons, VA 22182 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this ... Experience conducting vulnerability assessments * Proficiency in creating detailed security reports

Cymertek

Cybersecurity Analyst

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Cybersecurity Analyst LOCATION Chantilly, VA 20151 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this ... Experience conducting vulnerability assessments * Proficiency in creating detailed security reports

Cymertek

Cybersecurity Analyst

Reston, VA · On-site

Cybersecurity Analyst LOCATION Reston, VA 20190 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this ... Experience conducting vulnerability assessments * Proficiency in creating detailed security reports

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Weekend Vulnerability Analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Vulnerability Analyst, you need strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, vulnerability assessment methodologies, and a background in IT or computer science, often supported by certifications like CompTIA Security+ or CEH. Familiarity with tools such as Nessus, Qualys, or OpenVAS, as well as experience with SIEM systems, is typically required. Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are standout soft skills for this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for accurately identifying, reporting, and helping to remediate security vulnerabilities, especially during off-hours when quick, independent decision-making is essential.

What are the typical challenges faced by a Weekend Vulnerability Analyst, and how can they be addressed?

Weekend Vulnerability Analysts often face the challenge of limited real-time collaboration with other team members and stakeholders, as most staff work standard weekday hours. This can make incident escalation and remediation coordination more complex. To address these challenges, strong documentation skills, clear communication protocols, and proactive planning are essential. Additionally, weekend analysts often have more autonomy, which provides opportunities to take initiative and demonstrate problem-solving abilities, potentially leading to faster career growth.

What is a Weekend Vulnerability Analyst?

A Weekend Vulnerability Analyst is a cybersecurity professional who specializes in identifying, assessing, and reporting security vulnerabilities within an organization's systems and networks, specifically during weekend hours. Their primary responsibilities include conducting vulnerability scans, monitoring for new threats, analyzing security alerts, and collaborating with IT teams to remediate discovered weaknesses. These analysts play a crucial role in ensuring continuous protection against cyber threats, even outside the standard workweek. Their work helps organizations maintain a strong security posture and meet compliance requirements.

What is the difference between Weekend Vulnerability Analyst vs Cybersecurity Technician?

AspectWeekend Vulnerability AnalystCybersecurity Technician
CertificationsCompTIA Security+, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)CompTIA Security+, Network+
Work EnvironmentPart-time, weekend-focused security assessmentsFull-time, technical support and security maintenance
Industry UsageIT security firms, corporate security teamsIT departments, managed service providers
Job FocusIdentifying vulnerabilities, security testingImplementing security measures, troubleshooting

The Weekend Vulnerability Analyst primarily focuses on identifying security weaknesses during weekends, often performing vulnerability scans and assessments. In contrast, a Cybersecurity Technician handles broader security tasks, including implementing security protocols and troubleshooting issues. While both roles require security certifications and work within the IT security industry, their responsibilities and work schedules differ significantly.

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Security Analyst/Incident Responder

Security Analyst/Incident Responder

AnaVation

Alexandria, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Be Challenged and Make a Difference 
 
In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture. 

Description of Task to be Performed:

AnaVation is looking for a Security Analyst (Incident Responder) to assist the client leadership with vulnerability management and incident response activities. The ideal candidate will be comfortable engaging with client leadership on a regular basis and interacting with senior level team members.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage Incident Response (IR) activities to include triage, investigating, interviewing, resolving, and reporting on events. Creating, updating, and/or revising the IR Playbook and IR Plan.
  • Monitor, maintain and administer policies and rules within EDR and SIEM tools (e.g., Crowdstrike, Splunk).
  • Support and develop reports during and after incidents, which include all actions taken to properly mitigate, recover and return operations to normal operations.
  • Develop and implement defensive cyber best practice tactics, techniques, and procedures.
  • Maintain Incident Ticketing tracking system and related tickets within Remedy or other tracking tools.
  • Monitor and take action within multiple tools providing security functions such as vulnerability management (e.g., Nessus), configuration management (e.g., Tenable Security Center, IBM BigFix, SCCM), endpoint protection (e.g., antivirus, ATP), intrusion detection software and hardware.
  • Manage and perform Splunk queries to examine and query log data from the Enterprise Logging as a Service system and perform log analysis.
  • Ensure system and application logs are being sent to enterprise SIEM tool for log monitoring.
  • Conduct and manage vulnerability scans using Tenable SC and/or Qualys.
  • Analyze scan results, prioritize findings by risk and impact, coordinate with responsible parties for remediation and validate false positives.
  • Interacting with GRC tool (e.g., CSAM) to perform daily/weekly vulnerability analysis.
  • Creating and compiling weekly security metrics into dashboards and charts.
  • Presenting vulnerability analysis to system admins, system owners, and leadership.
  • Flexible with other security related tasks as needed by the customer.
This position is hybrid, with the potential for periodic onsite attendance at our customer location in Alexandria, VA.
Applicants who do not currently reside within commuting distance should describe how they would satisfy this requirement. Remote status is subject to change at the customer's direction.
 
This position requires a Public Trust
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent demonstrated experience and knowledge.
  • 6 years' experience as a Security Administrator or equivalent knowledge.
  • Hands-on experience conducting incident response activities and vulnerability analysis of various systems, applications, security tools, databases, and networks logs.
  • Performing vulnerability scans with tools such as Tenable or Qualys.
  • Experience with Crowdstrike, TenableSC, Splunk. (Experience with comparable tools may be considered).
  • Experience with NIST SP 800-61 rev2 Computer Security Incident Handling Guide.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Familiarity with multi-tiered network applications, common ports and protocols used in those communications, the Common Vulnerability System (CVS) and the exploitation mechanisms of common vulnerability types (e.g., buffer overflows, cross-site-scripting, SQL injection).
  • Ability to perform online research and comprehend attack signatures while comparing them to network traffic to perform proper analysis of detections.
  • Ability to use common tools such as Wireshark to examine network traffic.
  • Certifications: Security + required.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Self-Starter - ability to quickly become competent with new security-related tools and processes.
  • Ability to conduct Deep Dive analysis to determine root cause assessment of various network scanning agents' scanning or communication failures.
  • Ability to coordinate remediation strategies with agency's department technical staff through completion.
  • Familiarity with the various use cases and alignment of data from each tool to various security disciplines in configuration management, vulnerability management, risk management and incident management.
  • Understanding of the role of interactive training such as phishing exercises for assessment of organizational abilities.
  • Familiarity with the use of data analysis tools, including the use of Microsoft Excel or PowerBI to combine data from multiple sources.
  • Familiarity with information security terminology and being able to develop or select technical training in the discipline of information security geared to an organization.
  • Familiarity with data management and reporting of training data and statistics using common tools such as Microsoft Excel and Word.
Benefits 
  •         Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents 
  •         100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents 
  •         100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance 
  •         100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents 
  •         401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting 
  •         Competitive Pay 
  •         Generous paid leave and holiday package 
  •         Tuition and training reimbursement 
  •         Life and AD&D Insurance
About AnaVation 
AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.  
 
If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you! 
 
AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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