Threat And Vulnerability Management Analyst

Summary

Join Accenture Federal Services as a Threat and Vulnerability Management Analyst and play a vital role in identifying and mitigating security risks across the enterprise. You will be responsible for running vulnerability scans, generating reports, prioritizing findings, and tracking remediation efforts. This role requires strong communication and collaboration skills, as well as experience with vulnerability scanning tools and server/workstation architecture. You will work with system owners to identify and implement mitigations. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field or equivalent experience and 2+ years of experience in a security-related role. Accenture Federal Services offers a competitive salary and a wide variety of benefits.

Requirements

• US Citizenship required
• Bachelor's Degree in an IT-related field or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of experience in a security-related role
• 1 year of experience working with security vulnerabilities
• 1 year of experience using a vulnerability scanning tool (e.g. Nessus, Qualys)
• Working knowledge of network equipment and IP addressing
• Previous experience with Windows based servers and workstations

Responsibilities

• Review vulnerability descriptions and understand related risks
• Understand server and workstation architecture
• Prioritize vulnerabilities based on security risk
• Track remediation actions to closure
• Process and convey technical details clearly and in a range of situations, both in writing and verbally
• Communicate effectively and clearly to leadership with relevant level of detail
• Collaborate with other teams
• Assist with maintaining team procedure documentation and metrics

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across teams
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with Security tools including Qualys, Tenable Nessus, NMAP
• Strong organizational skills, including attention to detail
• Demonstrated experience in writing and presentation skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple objectives with overlapping time constraints
• Relevant security certifications
• Ability to research and quickly grasp unfamiliar information technologies

Benefits

• $69,200 — $124,200 USD (pay range for specified states)
• A wide variety of benefits