Senior Vulnerability Cyber Engineer
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About Yakshna Solutions, Inc.
Yakshna Solutions, Inc. (YSI) is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman-owned small business enterprise, headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA. YSI provides professional IT solutions and services to business corporations and government organizations. YSI is committed to serving its business communities as a leading IT vendor, delivering innovative, quality, and cost-effective IT business solutions and services.
YSI offers a competitive benefits package that includes: 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, training, and professional development assistance.
The Opportunity: Senior Vulnerability Cyber Engineer
YSI is seeking a Senior Vulnerability Cyber Engineer. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading enterprise vulnerability management activities by collaborating with service providers and system owners to identify, analyze, and remediate security weaknesses across cloud and on-premises environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Leads enterprise vulnerability management activities, collaborating with service providers and system owners.
- Identifies, analyzes, and remediates security weaknesses in cloud and on-premises environments.
- Reviews vulnerability scan results, validates findings, and escalates critical risks.
- Prioritizes remediation efforts based on exploitability, threat intelligence, and business impact.
- Conducts vulnerability and risk assessments using automated scanning tools and AI-driven analytics.
- Ensures timely identification and mitigation of vulnerabilities identified in CISA directives.
- Supports compliance with CDM, FISMA, and Ongoing Authorization requirements.
- Contributes to continuous monitoring activities and risk reporting to improve system security posture.
Required Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- 8 years of experience in IT or Cybersecurity.
- Expertise in Vulnerability Management & Risk Assessment.
- Strong knowledge of Regulatory & Compliance Support.
- Hands-on experience with security tooling and platforms.
- Proficient in threat analysis and prioritization.
- Skilled in remediation and escalation workflows.
- Experience in continuous monitoring and advanced analytics.
Preferred Certifications
- GIAC Vulnerability Assessment (GVA)
- GDSAED
- CISSP
- CompTIA CySA+
- Cloud Security certifications
Key skills/competency
- Vulnerability Management
- Risk Assessment
- Cybersecurity
- Compliance (FISMA, CDM)
- Threat Analysis
- Security Tooling
- Cloud Security
- Remediation Strategies
- Continuous Monitoring
- AI-driven Analytics
How to Get Hired at Jobs via Dice
- Research Yakshna Solutions, Inc.'s culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 8+ years of cybersecurity, vulnerability management, and compliance experience. Emphasize achievements using keywords from the Senior Vulnerability Cyber Engineer role.
- Showcase your expertise: Prepare to discuss hands-on experience with security tools, AI-driven analytics, and regulatory frameworks like FISMA and CDM.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to detail your experience in vulnerability assessment, threat analysis, remediation workflows, and continuous monitoring.
- Highlight compliance knowledge: Demonstrate understanding of CISA directives and ongoing authorization requirements during behavioral and technical discussions.
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