Senior Vulnerability Analyst, University Information Services Georgetown University

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Senior Vulnerability Analyst, University Information Services - Georgetown University

Job Overview

The Senior Vulnerability Analyst is a technical security expert responsible for conducting scheduled and ad-hoc vulnerability scanning, coordinating with matrix staff and stakeholders to explain findings, provide recommendations on mitigations, and advocate for mitigation of vulnerabilities.

They assist with strategic initiatives for both short- and long-term plans to identify and reduce the attack surface across applications, websites, and systems; and use automated tools to identify, assess and report vulnerabilities, with emphasis placed on effective communication to constituents relying on applications, websites and systems that support their business.

The Senior Vulnerability Analyst takes an active lead to perform vulnerability scanning - informing, advising, and partnering with business units to help better vulnerabilities, remediation options, and how to best secure their operations - employing their high understanding of applications, operating systems, networking, cloud infrastructure and basic attacker tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs).

Work Interactions

Reporting directly to the Director for Cybersecurity Risk Management, the Senior Vulnerability Analyst is a senior member of the University cybersecurity team.

They coordinate with all UIS divisions and campus stakeholders on matters related to cyber risk management, projects, initiatives, and governance; are involved in day-to-day cybersecurity operations; and coordinate work with various University technical project managers and system owners.

As well, they are responsible for assessing cybersecurity risk for physical and virtual assets, and for identifying and facilitating the timely and effective remediation of vulnerabilities and implementation of compensating controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science (preferred), information assurance, MIS or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• At least 5 to 8 years of experience in vulnerability management, security operations or information security administration
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience with Tenable Nessus Vulnerability Scanner or CrowdStrike Falcon
• At least 5 years of experience with Windows, macOS and *nix operating systems, endpoint applications, networking protocols and devices
• Experience conducting organization-wide vulnerability scanning and remediation processes for a large, geographically dispersed environment
• Experience supporting regulated industries - e.g., financial, education, healthcare, etc.
• Experience researching the latest security vulnerabilities and threats, and proposing countermeasures
• Knowledge of one or more compliance standards, including Payment Card Industry (PCI), Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), National Institute of Standards (NIST) or International Standards Organization (ISO)

Preferred qualifications

• Some experience with vulnerability management across Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• One or more of the following: Security+, GSEC, CISM, or CISSP

Work Mode: Telework. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources Mode of Work Designation.

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements:

The Georgetown University community is committed to our public health approach and the important role that vaccines play in contributing to the safety of our University and our broader communities. Georgetown University requires students, faculty, staff and visitors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to have received a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot when eligible, or to have an approved medical or religious exemption. This requirement applies to all faculty and staff, including teleworking employees. Complete details and updates can be found in the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Center.


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