System Vulnerability Analyst with Security Clearance

Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe. We are seeking System Vulnerability Analysts to join a growing team supporting mission-focused work in Annapolis Junction, MD. This role focuses on identifying, analyzing, and assessing vulnerabilities across operational and developmental systems to strengthen security posture and support mission objectives.

Responsibilities

• Perform vulnerability assessments of operational and developmental systems to identify security weaknesses and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Analyze system configurations, security controls, and network architectures to assess risk and identify potential exploit paths.
• Conduct security analysis of hardware, software, operating systems, and network environments.
• Evaluate vulnerabilities using automated and manual analysis techniques and support remediation efforts.
• Collaborate with mission teams to assess system security and improve overall cybersecurity posture.
• Document technical findings and communicate risk assessments and mitigation recommendations.
• Support cybersecurity engineering activities through vulnerability analysis, risk assessment, and security best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Experience performing system vulnerability assessments, security analysis, or cybersecurity engineering.
• Experience identifying, analyzing, and assessing system vulnerabilities and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Understanding of operating systems, network protocols, system architectures, and security controls.
• Experience with vulnerability assessment methodologies, security testing, and risk analysis.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles, network security, and system hardening.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex technical environments. Level 1
• Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience; OR
• Associate's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience.
• Degree must be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
• Relevant experience must include vulnerability assessment, system security analysis, penetration testing, network analysis, and/or cybersecurity engineering. Level 2
• Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience; OR
• Master's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience; OR
• Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience; OR
• Associate's degree plus 7 years of relevant experience.
• Degree requirements as outlined above. Level 3
• Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience; OR
• Master's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience; OR
• Doctoral degree plus 4 years of relevant experience; OR
• Associate's degree plus 10 years of relevant experience.
• Degree requirements as outlined above. Level 4
• Bachelor's degree plus 11 years of relevant experience; OR
• Master's degree plus 9 years of relevant experience; OR
• Doctoral degree plus 7 years of relevant experience; OR
• Associate's degree plus 13 years of relevant experience.
• Degree requirements as outlined above.

US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required