Junior Vulnerability Researcher

Job Description
We have an immediate opportunity for a Junior Vulnerability Researcher. We are seeking applicants who have a deep interest in cybersecurity, intellectual curiosity and a desire to make an impact to solve tough problems. Through innovative ideas and collaboration we seek to improve the security of software systems by determining critical security flaws and providing solutions to manage the vulnerability.

• Develop risk-based mitigation strategies for networks, operating systems, and applications.
• Review and define requirements for information security solutions.
• Conduct daily searches and triage vulnerabilities in online repositories (open-source, vulnerability reports, and vendors' security advisories) that contain relevant vulnerability information to identify newly listed vulnerabilities.
• Conduct regular scoring of vulnerabilities to enable triage and prioritization using CISA Stakeholder Specific Vulnerability Categorization (SSVC) decision tree
• Prepare and deliver complex IT security reports that can be easily understood by executives and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate, monitor, and support activities and procedures in the vulnerability management program.

Requirements

• 0 - 3 years of applicable experience as a system or network administrator, software developer, or similar technical occupation
• Fundamental understanding of common computer, network, and internet technologies, including basic computer architecture and common network protocols
• Vulnerabilities and software security in general
• Vulnerability assessment and discovery
• Internet security issues, including common security technology
• Software development
• Basic cryptography
• Broad communications skills, including writing, speaking, explaining complex technical issues, working with parties in conflict
• Logic and reasoning, separate evidence from opinion, decision-making under uncertainty
• Attention to detail, when needed
• Creative problem solving
• Recognize and properly handle confidential and sensitive information
• Determination, motivation, collaboration

Summary
Our people-first culture drives mission success.

ANALYGENCE provides leading-edge technology and result-focused solutions that address the infinite variables that affect our clients' goals in the cyberspace, intelligence, and mission support domains.

Born out of diverse backgrounds and forged through government, military and industry experience, our team members are the backbone of our solutions. Our various perspectives advance capabilities and drive successful operations. Through our purpose-driven team culture, the productivity and effectiveness of critical missions are amplified.

Our vision is to continue to build an environment that encourages our people to evolve by applying a foundation of core values to everything we do. We focus on adding value to people so that they can bring value to others, and this culture drives our relentless pursuit of exceptional mission critical results.

ANALYGENCE is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decision without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.