Vulnerability Analysis Subject Matter Expert

Leidos

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Work type: On-site
Location: Lorton, VA
Salary: $131,300–$237,350 / yr
Posted: 4 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $184k

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About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

Leidos currently has 270 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $107,900–$166,850 across 249 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Vulnerability Analysis Subject Matter Expert

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The Vulnerability Analysis Subject Matter Expert serves as a senior technical authority within the Digital Sector to manage vulnerability identification, analysis, prioritization, and risk assessment across sensitive and classified information systems. This role involves evaluating vulnerabilities in enterprise systems, applications, network infrastructure, and virtualization platforms while providing actionable recommendations to engineers and leadership. The expert will utilize tools such as Tenable Security Center, Nessus, Splunk, and UIPath to manage credentialed scanning and integrate data with SIEM and threat intelligence platforms. Key technical competencies include proficiency in Windows and Linux operating systems, NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and DISA STIGs. The position addresses critical security challenges within National Security Systems by translating complex technical findings into risk-based determinations to ensure the integrity of high-security environments and infrastructure.

Skills

Vulnerability Management Tenable Security Center Nessus Splunk SIEM NIST RMF NIST SP 800-53 CNSSI DISA STIGs MITRE ATT&CK Windows Linux Active Directory UIPath Cyber Threat Intelligence CVSS EPSS CISA KEV Network Infrastructure Virtualization

What you'll do

Perform detailed analysis of vulnerabilities across enterprise systems, network infrastructure, and security appliances.
Assess organizational risk using CVSS, CISA KEV, threat intelligence, and system architecture to determine remediation actions.
Administer and maintain enterprise vulnerability management platforms such as Tenable Security Center and Nessus.
Develop and manage credentialed scanning strategies while troubleshooting connectivity and authentication issues.
Research emerging zero-day vulnerabilities and provide technical recommendations for mitigation or risk acceptance.
Translate complex technical vulnerability data into actionable reports for engineers, system owners, and senior leadership.
Support RMF, continuous monitoring, and POA&M management for sensitive and classified information systems.
Serve as a technical advisor to mentor cybersecurity analysts and provide guidance on security requirements.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Active TS/SCI security clearance.
Significant experience in IT, cybersecurity, information assurance, security engineering, vulnerability management, or cyber operations.
Experience supporting cybersecurity or risk-management activities within sensitive, classified, National Security System, DoD, or Intelligence Community environments.
Proficiency with enterprise vulnerability assessment and management tools such as Tenable Security Center (Tenable.sc) or Nessus.
Working knowledge of NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI, and other federal/Intelligence Community cybersecurity requirements.
Experience with UIPath or similar automation tools and development of automation solutions.
Master's degree in a related field (preferred); CISSP, CISM, or multiple advanced certifications (preferred).

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