IT Vulnerability Management Lead / Senior Security Analyst at August Schell in Bethesda, MD

Job description

• The National Library of Medicine (NLM) is seeking an IT Security Compliance Lead / Senior Security Analyst to join our security compliance team. In this role, you will work closely with the NLM Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) and play a critical part in safeguarding NLM’s IT infrastructure.
• You will be part of a broader IT program that provides end-to-end support—including help desk, systems, network, incident response and security services—ensuring the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of mission-critical systems.
• This position is based at our client’s office in Bethesda, MD and requires onsite presence 3 to 5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead the agency’s vulnerability management lifecycle using Tenable.sc, Tenable.io, Nessus Manager, and Nessus scanners (on-prem and cloud)
• Analyze, prioritize, and track remediation of vulnerabilities in coordination with IT operations and system owners in a hybrid environment
• Maintain scan schedules, asset groups, scan policies dashboards, repositories, and reports tailored to agency infrastructure and communicate risk posture and remediation progress to relevant infrastructure and application teams to remediate vulnerabilities
• Define the scanner and security center architecture, refine data flows, tune scanning configurations, synchronizations to minimize false positives and ensure the best coverage
• Develop and maintain documentation for system setup, operation, vulnerability management processes, exceptions, and remediation tracking
• Support implementation of security projects that require compliance with relevant government policies or standards
• Be the SME (subject matter expert) for vulnerability management tools and processes updating processes and monitoring to meet NIH mandates
• Ensure systems and practices comply with FISMA and FedRAMP related Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) and compliance for NLM IT programs
• Assist NLM in coordination, implementation, communication, and enforcement of the NIH IT security policies
• Support NLM’s incident response workflow and coordinate with NIH teams

Requirements

• Expert knowledge of IT security vulnerabilities and risk assessments with a proven ability to translate complex technical risks into clear, actionable business impacts for executives and technical teams
• Strong knowledge of vulnerability management lifecycle, patch management processes, and risk scoring (e.g., CVSS2) models in federal workspace
• Familiarity with securing cloud platforms (AWS and GCP) and hybrid environments
• Understanding of Windows, Linux/Unix, and network devices security hardening
• Ability to work with program staff, executives, security application vendors and technology staff to achieve IT security goals and objectives
• Direct and manage enterprise-class Vulnerability Management (VM) platforms (e.g., Tenable/Nessus) to ensure comprehensive asset discovery, repository management accurate scanning, and robust reporting.
• Excellent working experience in applying FISMA, and FedRAMP processes and policies, maintaining Assessment and Authorization documentation for large federal IT systems
• Skilled at bridging gaps between program staff, executives, technology teams, and external security vendors to successfully achieve organizational security objectives with a demonstrated ability to align technical, security, and business stakeholders across the organization
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in IT security, with specialized focus of at least 3 years in vulnerability management and platforms
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Certifications: CISSP (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell) to automate scanning tasks, reporting, and API integrations; administration and operation of security scanning and vulnerability management platforms such as Nessus
• Deep expertise with SIEM platforms and integration of vulnerability data into enterprise monitoring
• Understanding of the Secure Software Development Life Cycle
• Master’s degree or additional security or cloud certifications (e.g., CISM)

Skills

Preferred

• Deep expertise with SIEM platforms