Vulnerability Management Lead Security Clearance

Position: Vulnerability Management Lead with Security Clearance
Job Description Everforth ECS is seeking a Remote Vulnerability Management Lead who lives in close proximity to the National Capital Region (NCR) to join a premier, enterprise-scale cybersecurity program supporting a major federal civilian agency.

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This position is contingent upon contract award. Salary Range: $115,000 - $135,000 This flagship initiative unifies 24x7x365 Security Operations (SOC), proactive threat hunting, and advanced Security Engineering and Architecture into a cohesive defensive mission. As a key leader on this program, you will drive the protection of highly sensitive, national-level financial and personally identifiable information (PII). You will be at the forefront of modernizing the agency's cyber posture, implementing advanced automation, and ensuring continuous operational resilience across a massive, highly complex federal IT enterprise.

As the Vulnerability Management Lead, you will serve as the principal technical authority for enterprise vulnerability identification, prioritization, and remediation across a large-scale federal civilian environment. Working closely with Information System Security Officers (ISSOs), Information System Owners (ISOs), compliance teams, and engineering personnel. You will drive a proactive, risk-based approach to vulnerability management, delivering measurable reductions in the agency's attack surface while ensuring continuous alignment with federal compliance requirements.

Position Responsibilities:

* Oversee enterprise vulnerability scanning operations, remediation tracking, and stakeholder communication with POA&M support across the program.
* Coordinate with ISOs, ISSOs, compliance, and engineering teams to identify, prioritize, and close security gaps in a timely and risk-informed manner.
* Leads ATO, POA&M and continuous monitoring activities.
* Develop and maintain dashboards and metrics to provide real-time visibility into vulnerability management posture, trends, and remediation progress.
* Produce compliance reports and vulnerability governance data to support continuous monitoring, audit readiness, and cybersecurity decision-making.
* Manage integration of vulnerability management tools including Tenable, Aqua Sec, and the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program into enterprise workflows.
* Apply risk-based prioritization methodologies to ensure the most critical vulnerabilities are addressed in alignment with agency risk tolerance and compliance requirements.
* Support the review and maintenance of Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms), ensuring timely and accurate tracking of identified vulnerabilities and remediation activities.
* Collaborate with SOC, threat hunting, and security engineering teams to correlate vulnerability data with active threat intelligence and hunting findings.
* Present vulnerability management findings, risk recommendations, and program metrics to both technical teams and senior government officials in a clear, actionable format.
* Develop and refine vulnerability management policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures to ensure alignment with federal regulations and agency requirements. Support continuous monitoring activities and provide input into the overall security posture of the agency's federal IT enterprise. Required Skills
* US. Citizenship required.
* 6+ years of cybersecurity experience, with demonstrated expertise in vulnerability management, operating systems, and networking.
* Remote but within close proximity to the NCR.
* Active Public Trust 6c clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain one.
* At least one of the following certifications: GCIH, CISSP, CISM, or CRISC.
* Hands-on experience with Tenable, Aqua Sec, and CDM integration in a federal or enterprise environment.
* Strong understanding of federal compliance frameworks including NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, and FedRAMP requirements.
* Experience developing and maintaining POA&Ms and supporting remediation tracking within federal information system environments.
* Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, including ISOs, ISSOs, compliance, and engineering stakeholders, to drive vulnerability remediation efforts.
* Proven ability to translate complex technical vulnerability findings into clear, actionable language for both technical and executive audiences.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of producing high-quality federal security documentation. Desired Skills
* Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
* One of the following certifications
* Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
* Tenable Certified Security Engineer or equivalent
* AWS Cloud Practitioner or higher, with AWS Gov Cloud experience desired
* CompTIA Security+ or equivalent
* Familiarity with federal cybersecurity governance frameworks including IRS Publication 1075 and OMB…