Senior Cybersecurity Analyst; Threat & Vulnerability

Senior Cybersecurity Analyst (Threat & Vulnerability)

Department & Reporting Line: Information Security Department – Incident Response. Reports to the Cybersecurity Engineering Manager or SOC Manager.

Position Summary/

Purpose:

The Senior Cybersecurity Analyst (Threat & Vulnerability) is responsible for leading the proactive identification, evaluation, and mitigation of threats and vulnerabilities across both enterprise and operational environments. This role ensures vulnerability data from scans, penetration tests, and threat advisories is prioritized and remediated in line with NIST 800-53, TSA SD 1582/21, and DHS Cybersecurity Performance Goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct vulnerability scans, analyze, and prioritize findings.
• Correlate threat intelligence and prepare reports for leadership.
• Coordinate remediation with IT, SOC, GRC, and audit teams.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field; 5+ years in vulnerability management; certifications including Security+, CySA+, CEH, or GSEC required (advanced credentials preferred); experience with CVSS, MITRE ATT&CK, and regulated/critical infrastructure environments desired.

Working Conditions & Clearance: Primarily onsite with occasional extended hours during patch cycles or incidents; minimal travel; must pass DHS/TSA background and credit checks;
Public Trust clearance required.

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: Government Administration