System Vulnerability Analyst

**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**