Cyber Security Analyst IV - Vulnerability Management 03798 NWSOL

Location: Richland Washington
Title: Cyber Security Analyst IV Vulnerability Management
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: No
Clearance: Ability to Obtain

North Wind Solutions is a Government contracting small business with operations at military and civilian installations across the United States. The companys focus is facilities operation and maintenance waste management and radiological services security control and force protection and environmental services.

POSITION PURPOSE:
As a Cyber Security Analyst IV specializing in vulnerability management you will hold a pivotal role in guiding the cybersecurity program at the DOE Hanford Site. You will serve as a thought leader and subjectmatter expert in vulnerability management bringing both strategic perspective and handson experience to minimize risk exposure. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders influence policy development and lead complex highimpact governance risk and compliance (GRC) initiatives.

Why North Wind Solutions This role offers a platform to exercise strategic influence in a missioncritical environment. As a Cyber Security Analyst IV you will shape and refine the vulnerability management function within a highstakes regulated setting. Join us and lead the charge in safeguarding vital national infrastructure.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead Vulnerability Management Strategy: Design implement and refine processes for identifying assessing and prioritizing vulnerabilities across enterprise systems.
• Advanced GRC Oversight: Oversee governance risk and compliance projects presenting metrics and insights to executive leadership on vulnerability trends and program effectiveness.
• Develop and Maintain Documentation: Establish strategies standards policies and procedures in alignment with DOE and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) requirements ensuring a robust security posture.
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Conduct complex risk assessments tied to emerging threats and vulnerabilities advising on remediation and mitigation steps.
• CrossFunctional Collaboration: Coordinate remediation efforts with IT engineering and business teams ensuring swift and effective resolution of identified vulnerabilities.
• Audits Investigations & Incident Response: Provide seniorlevel support for audits data calls investigations and incident response activities maintaining strict adherence to regulatory requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in cybersecurity computer science or a related field and 8 years of direct cybersecurity experience with a focus on GRC and vulnerability management; or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
• Previous experience in a senior or lead role demonstrating advanced knowledge of vulnerability management tools and methodologies.

Skills and Abilities:

• Extensive expertise in cybersecurity frameworks (e.g. NIST CIS ISO 27001/27002 and proven experience integrating vulnerability management into an overarching security strategy.
• Demonstrated leadership and decisionmaking skills with the ability to manage largescale or complex projects.
• Exceptional communication skills able to translate technical vulnerabilities into actionable insights for executive audiences.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills fostering a culture of collaborative cybersecurity.

Special Requirements:

• Must pass preemployment background check
• Must pass preemployment drug screening
• Applicants are required to have REAL ID ACT compliant documentation at time of hire and nothing on record that would prohibit you from gaining access to Department of Energy sites
• Must be able to obtain and maintain at least a DOE L clearance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This position is primarily sedentary in nature. The work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. The work may involve exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Works mainly in a typical office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health life and disability insurance benefits 401(k) with company match generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company we are committed to employee wellness professional development and worklife balance. We value safety reliability and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a casebycase basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying you may contact our Helpline 1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race sex color religion national origin age disability veteran status genetic data religion or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.

Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.