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Vulnerability Assessment Team Lead

Gritter FranconaAshburn, Virginia🇺🇸United StatesPosted 19 Feb 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers an incredible opportunity to lead a critical vulnerability assessment program for a major government agency, directly impacting national security and providing immense professional growth. You'll thrive here if you are an experienced security leader with a passion for mentoring teams and driving impactful security initiatives. Apply to make a significant contribution and advance your career in a high-visibility environment.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Ashburn, Virginia, United States
Posted
6 months ago

Job Description

Gritter Francona is looking for a Vulnerability Assessment Team Lead to support a potential project with the Department of Homeland Security. The Lead will manage a comprehensive vulnerability management program for The Department of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The Lead will direct a team of analysts responsible for conducting enterprise-wide vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and specialized assessments (web, database, wireless). This is a critical leadership role that involves managing scan policies, analyzing results, and briefing CBP leadership on the most impactful vulnerabilities and remediation strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the VA team in managing CBP's Enterprise Information System Vulnerability Management (ISVM) compliance validation.

• Oversee regularly scheduled and ad hoc vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and specialized assessments for web applications, databases, and 802.11 Wireless networks.

• Brief CBP leadership on current and future vulnerabilities, security policies, and the results of penetration testing efforts.

• Manage and maintain a repository of VA application issues and report them to the Government VAT Team Lead.

• Direct the preparation of security testing Rules of Engagement (ROE) for government approval prior to conducting penetration testing.

• Provide leadership and support for internal and external audits (e.g., OIG, NCATS) and Bug Bounty assessments.

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience performing vulnerability assessments for an enterprise network.
  • Experience analyzing vulnerabilities and providing assessments and remediation instructions.
  • Knowledge of Application Security implementation, Firewall Management, and Advanced Threat Protection.
  • Familiarity with Access Control, Authorization, Intrusion Prevention and Intrusion Detection.
  • Familiarity with FISMA compliance and the Risk Management Framework.
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development

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