IT Vulnerability Analyst

IT Vulnerability Analyst Location : Hybrid model reporting to Vienna, VA, Winchester, VA, San Diego, CA, or Pensacola, FL Pay Rate : $65 / hr. range. Benefits available Position Type : Multiyear Contract ALTA IT Services is seeking an IT Vulnerability Analyst to support a leading financial services customer. This is a multi-year contract position – hybrid at either Vienna, VA, Winchester, VA, San Diego, CA, or Pensacola, FL. Technical Proficiency Vulnerability Assessment : Experience conducting vulnerability assessments using industry-standard tools such as Nessus and Rapid7. Proficient in identifying, categorizing, and prioritizing vulnerabilities across networks, systems, applications, and cloud platforms. Risk Analysis and Management : Skilled in applying risk frameworks to analyze threat landscapes, estimate potential impacts, and design practical risk mitigation strategies. Adept at translating technical findings into business risks for executive stakeholders. Security Architecture Review : Demonstrated ability to review and evaluate infrastructure and application architectures for security gaps, recommending controls and improvements to strengthen resilience against attacks. Incident Response Support : Familiarity with incident detection, investigation, containment, and remediation, supporting security operations teams with actionable vulnerability and risk intelligence. Threat Intelligence Integration : Ability to consume, analyze, and act upon threat intelligence feeds and advisories, correlating external threat data with internal findings to enhance situational awareness. Professional Experience Program Support : Supported vulnerability management programs, coordinated and ensured timely remediation of critical findings. Supported delivery of projects within scope and budget, contributing to organizational security posture improvement. Policy and Procedure Development : Authored and updated vulnerability management policies, risk assessment templates, and reporting standards, aligning with regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX). Audit and Compliance : Support internal and external audits, providing evidence for vulnerability scans, risk assessments, and remediation efforts. Ensure controls were effectively designed and operating as intended. Metrics and Reporting : Develop dashboards and reports for senior management, visualizing trends in vulnerabilities, threat activity, and risk levels. Use data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making and resource allocation. HOURLY RATE : $65 / hr. Range W2. Benefits available Please contact Melissa McNally via mmcnally@altaits.com for more information. System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #M-MM1 #LI-MM1 #DI-MM1 Ref : #850-Rockville (ALTA IT)