Cybersecurity Vulnerability Analyst with Security Clearance

Cybersecurity Vulnerability Analyst Linthicum Heights, MD Support mission

• critical vulnerability analysis operations for the United States Space Force by reviewing and vetting vulnerability reports submitted to the DoD VDP from outside hackers.

• Must hold an active Secret security clearance
• Must have a Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience
• Must have an active CompTIA Security+ Certification
• Must have experience performing end-to-end testing on web applications Candidates cannot proceed in the application process without meeting the required qualifications listed above.

Allyon does not sponsor security clearances and does not offer C2C opportunities for this role.

This work directly enhances national security, supports secure space operations, and builds trusted communication between the DoD and the global security research community.

• Responsible for reviewing and vetting security vulnerability reports submitted to the DoD VDP from outside hackers.
• The Analyst will evaluate the reports to ensure the vulnerability is reproducible and therefore valuable to the customer.
• They will assess each vulnerability for severity and assign an associated risk statement.
• The HackerOne Triage console tool will be utilized to assist in assigning and prioritizing reports.
• It will also assist the Analyst in helping identify duplicate submissions.
• Valid reports will be written in a DoD approved format and sent to the Vulnerability Management Analyst team for system owner coordination and mitigation.
• The Vulnerability Analyst will be a VDP liaison with the hacker community.
• Utilize offensive toolsets such as Kali Linux to safely analyze production networks and systems, documenting steps and procedures to produce usable vulnerability assessments for the customer.
• Identify and investigate vulnerabilities, assess exploit potential, and document findings and remedies for presentation to facilitate mitigations on customer systems.
• Conduct web application vulnerability assessment testing using both automated tools and manual web exploitation techniques, using tools such as Burp Suite and open-source toolsets.
• Utilize a variety of industry standard security tools to conduct automated scans against systems and applications.
• Develop and execute proof-of-concept exploits to demonstrate the real-world impact of identified vulnerabilities, utilizing various web exploitation methods.

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience; OR Master's Degree and 6+ years of experience; OR 3 years with PhD.

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Active CompTIA Security+.
• In-depth understanding of information security principles and practices.
• Utilize MITRE ATT&CK, CVSS, and NIST frameworks to assess vulnerability severity and risk impact.
• In-depth understanding of web exploitation concepts and techniques.
• Experience performing end-to-end testing on web applications.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) top 10.
• Experience operating in a professional IT or cybersecurity environment.
• Experience investigating security events, threats and/or vulnerabilities.
• Understand information security principles, technologies and practices.
• Excellent customer service skills.

• CEH, CCNA-Security, CySA+, OSCP (or equivalent), PenTest+ or similar certification a plus.
• Possess DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II Baseline Certification.
• Completed multiple Hack-The-Box penetration testing labs and challenges, developing hands‑on expertise in vulnerability enumeration, exploitation, privilege escalation, and post‑exploitation techniques within realistic, adversarial environments.
• Must possess an in-depth understanding of penetration testing methodology, including recon, exploit, persistence, etc.
• Must have a solid understanding of networking protocols, their uses, and their potential misuses.
• Programming experience in one or more languages, experience in HTLM/CSS or SQL.
• Experience with one or more scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, Python or Perl.

• Four flexible medical plan options with premiums averaging 15% below industry benchmarks
• Up to $1,800 in annual wellness incentives plus monthly rewards that put money back in your pocket
• $0 telemedicine visits and open access provider networks with transparent pricing
• 401(k) with modern planning tools plus HSA and FSA options for tax advantaged savings
• Dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental coverage including accident and critical illness
• Paid time off starting on day one plus flexibility to support balance
• Your compensation is designed to make a real difference day to day, giving you the support and confidence to do your best work and live well outside of it.
• The expected salary range for this position is $165,000 to $180,000.

Compensation is determined based on experience, technical expertise, certifications, clearance level, and alignment to mission requirements and work location.

Apply today and join a people-powered team focused on mission success.