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Lead Systems Security Analyst with Security Clearance

GovCIOArlington, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
$145k - $170k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Senior Systems Security Analyst with an active Secret clearance to evaluate actions needed to implement customer security policy by developing plans and implementing solutions . This position will be located in Arlington, VA, and will be a hybrid position. Responsibilities Day-to-Day Responsibilities * Reviews security policies, directives, and vulnerability information to determine plans for addressing them. * Determines and/or works with others to determine technical solutions for remediating vulnerabilities within a large Enterprise. * Leads team to patch and deploy remediations/patches. * Tracks and reports on vulnerability remediation. * Manages team efforts to address remediations in alignment with customer security policies and timelines. * Utilizes the Qualys vulnerability scanning tool to review vulnerabilities in the environment and validate post-deployment vulnerability remediation. * Assists technical teams with the identification of baselines, scanning compliance, and performing remediation steps to bring systems into compliance. * Works with System ISSOs to develop POAMs, address audit findings, and provide other required information for security documentation and artifacts. * Provides technical recommendations to the remediation plan for identified events. * Ensures security tools are on all systems, including servers, laptops, and desktops, and works with systems administrators to install them if missing. Qualifications Required Skills and Experience * High School with 10+ years of overall systems and/or network vulnerability remediation experience (or commensurate experience) Clearance Required: Active Secret with the ability to obtain and hold DEA suitability * Experience in determining and/or working with others to determine technical solutions for remediating vulnerabilities within a large Enterprise * 5+ years of leadership experience * Strong systems and/or network administration experience * Hands-on experience remediating vulnerabilities on systems and/or network infrastructure * Strong customer-facing and stakeholder communication skills Clearance Required: Must have an active Secret Clearance and able to attain DEA suitability Nice to Have * Experience with Qualys * Experience with ServiceNow ticketing #JP #DICE #Bluestone Posted Salary Range USD $145,000.00 - USD $170,000.00 /Yr.

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