Cybersecurity Vulnerability Remediation Engineer

November 4

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Description

• Position Overview: The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Vulnerability Remediation Engineer. • The ideal candidate will focus on identifying, assessing, and remediating vulnerabilities across both cloud and on-premises systems and applications. • This role is critical in ensuring the security and integrity of HHS OIG's IT infrastructure and safeguarding sensitive health and personal data. • Vulnerability Assessment and Management: Conduct regular vulnerability assessments on cloud and on-premises systems. • Utilize industry-standard tools and techniques to identify security vulnerabilities. • Analyze the severity and potential impact of identified vulnerabilities. • Remediation Planning and Implementation: Develop and implement comprehensive remediation plans to address identified vulnerabilities. • Collaborate with system and application owners to ensure timely and effective remediation. • Test and verify the effectiveness of remediation actions. • Incident Response: Assist in the investigation and resolution of security incidents related to vulnerabilities. • Provide technical expertise during incident response activities to mitigate and contain threats. • Security Best Practices: Develop and promote best practices for vulnerability management and remediation. • Provide guidance and training to internal teams on vulnerability remediation processes. • Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies. • Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed records of vulnerability assessments, remediation efforts, and outcomes. • Generate regular reports on the status of vulnerability management and remediation activities. • Communicate findings and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. • At least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on vulnerability management and remediation. • Strong knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, Oracle) and on-premises security practices. • Proficiency in using vulnerability assessment tools (e.g., Sonarqube, Crowdstrike, Splunk, etc). • Experience with security information and Authority to Operate (ATO) compliance. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. • Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, CISM) are highly desirable. • Master’s degree in a related field. • Experience working in a government or healthcare environment. • Familiarity with compliance requirements such as HIPAA, FISMA, and FedRAMP. • Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation of remediation tasks.