Vulnerability Management / Scan Operator

Location: Remote
Required Clearance: Public Trust 
Required Education: Bachelors
Required Experience: 8 years

Position Description

We are seeking a skilled and security‑focused Vulnerability Management / Scan Operator to support vulnerability identification, remediation, and security compliance efforts for a complex, mission‑critical federal Identity and Access Management (IAM) program within the U.S. Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid (FSA) office. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in security scanning, vulnerability assessment, remediation planning, and federal cybersecurity compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

This position plays a pivotal role in maintaining the security posture and compliance status of FSA's IAM systems. The Vulnerability Management / Scan Operator works closely with security teams, system administrators, and compliance officers to identify security findings, develop remediation strategies, and ensure adherence to federal cybersecurity standards including FISMA, CISA BOD directives, and NIST guidance.

Required Qualifications

•    Conduct and manage regular security vulnerability scans of IAM systems, applications, and databases using industry-standard scanning tools; analyze results and develop remediation plans.
•    Support federal compliance assessments including FISMA, A-123, Binding Operational Directives (BOD), and Safeguards reviews; develop corrective action plans and track remediation efforts.
•    Review and manage Continuous Diagnostics and Monitoring (CDM) scan results; respond to Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) data calls within required timeframes.
•    Maintain and update Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M) in Cyber Security Assessment and Management (CSAM); ensure security findings are accurately tracked from identification through resolution.
•    Monitor and maintain IAM Cybersecurity Framework Risk (CSF) Scorecard rating; notify FSA of any compliance gaps and provide remediation recommendations.
•    Manage IAM security control inheritance statements and ensure Inheritable Controls are properly configured in CSAM for use by other FSA systems.
•    Support Security Event and Incident Management (SEIM) and log management processes; coordinate with FSA Security Operations Centers to ensure proper data collection and real-time monitoring.
•    Verify encryption standards compliance for data-at-rest and data-in-transit, including AES-256, SHA-256, TLS protocols, and FIPS 140 requirements.
•    Track and report on privileged user access, including PIV card issuance, status changes, and security clearance compliance; maintain records of personnel with approved system access. •    Ensure compliance with federal records management, PII protection, Section 508 accessibility standards, and Technology Business Management (TBM) reporting requirements.