Vulnerability Assessment Team Lead
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cyber Security Directorate (CSD) is leading one of the most comprehensive, mission critical cybersecurity operations in the federal government—protecting the digital infrastructure that safeguards America’s borders. This multifaceted program spans 24/7/365 Security Operations Center (SOC) monitoring, advanced threat intelligence, forensics, incident response,cloudand network security engineering, zero trust modernization, vulnerability assessment, and enterprise-wide risk and compliance activities. Key Leads on this program will guide teams at the forefront of national security, supporting sophisticated cyber operations that defend vital systems, enable secure mission execution, and counter rapidly evolving threats. You will find this work uniquely impactful, fast-paced, and deeply collaborative, offering the opportunity to lead high performing technical teams, shape CBP’s cybersecurity strategy, and contribute directly to the protection of the nation.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As the Vulnerability Assessment Team Lead, you will spearhead CBP’s enterprise vulnerability assessment program, overseeing scanning, analysis, coordination with system owners, and reporting that drives remediation across hundreds ofmissioncriticalsystems.You will:
Guide a team performing network, web application, database, wireless, and specialized assessmentsincluding support for high-value assets andpenetrationtestingpartnerships.
Shape scanning standards, manage enterprise metrics, advise on vulnerability mitigation, and ensure CBP stays ahead of emerging threats.
Haveapassionforprotecting large, complex environments through proactive risk identification.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Secretclearancerequired.
Minimum offive (5)years’ experience performing vulnerability assessments for an enterprise network as well as analyzing vulnerabilities and providing assessments and remediation instructions.
Knowledgeable tomaintaina repository of VA application issues and report application issues to Government VAT Team Lead and SSD Director in applying Information Systems Security principles and methods.
Experience with Application Security implementation.
Understanding of Firewall Management and Advanced Threat Protection.
Familiarity with Access Control, Authorization, IntrusionPreventionand Intrusion Detection.
Familiar with Protocol Analysis and requirements when handling sensitive and classified Information.
Familiar with FISMA compliance and Risk Management Framework.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science,cybersecurityor a related field preferred.
Previousor Current CBP Background Investigation desired.
One of the following certifications:Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in cyber security at GDIT andyou’llfind endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for securing the mission.
The likely salary range for this position is $144,500 - $195,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
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