MetroStar · 18 hours ago
Sr. Vulnerability Assessment Analyst I (6397)
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$170K/yr - $207K/yr
5+ years expMetroStar is a company dedicated to building exceptional teams and delivering technology services. They are seeking a Sr. Vulnerability Assessment Analyst I to identify and assess security weaknesses across mission-critical systems and networks, providing actionable insights to enhance security resilience for federal environments.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conduct automated vulnerability scans and manual technical assessments across systems and networks within assigned environments or enclaves
Analyze scan results to identify deviations from approved configuration baselines, STIGs, enclave policy, and local security requirements
Assess the effectiveness of defense-in-depth architecture against known vulnerabilities and threat scenarios
Prioritize vulnerabilities based on mission impact, exploitability, and operational risk
Produce clear, actionable technical reports, metrics, and briefings for cybersecurity and program leadership
Coordinate remediation activities with engineering, operations, and cybersecurity teams
Track vulnerability findings and remediation actions through closure
Support audits, inspections, and continuous monitoring activities as required
Qualification
Required
Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility required
5+ years of experience conducting vulnerability assessments across systems and networks in enterprise or enclave environments
Possess DoD 8140 certification aligned to the 541 Vulnerability Assessment Analyst work role, such as Security+ or GSEC or CEH, CySA+, PenTest+, GCED, GCIH, CISA, CISM, or GSNA
Demonstrated experience assessing system and network configurations against approved baselines, enclave policy, and local security policy
Hands-on experience analyzing vulnerability scan results, validating findings, prioritizing risk, and producing actionable remediation recommendations
Proven ability to evaluate the effectiveness of defense-in-depth architectures against known vulnerabilities and attack techniques
Operational experience documenting, reporting, and briefing vulnerability findings to technical teams and stakeholders
Hands-on experience with Nessus or Tenable vulnerability scanning tools and Splunk Enterprise for vulnerability correlation and analysis
Ability to contribute immediately with minimal ramp-up in a mission-critical operational environment
Required technical certifications include Security+ and PenTest+ or CEH
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related technical field is strongly preferred
Relevant experience may substitute for education requirements
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Parental Leave and dependent care
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Employee assistance and wellness programs
Company
MetroStar
MetroStar is a leading provider of secure digital transformation and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled solutions, specializing in delivering cutting-edge IT services to government agencies and defense organizations.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-11-12Acquired
Leadership Team
Robert Santos
President and Co-Founder
Recent News
Washington Technology
2025-11-14
2023-09-19
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