Hiring: IT Analyst Mid Level – Vulnerability Assessment Analyst Company: Cherokee Federal Location: Huntsville, AL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 13:48:23 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Penetration Testing, Program Management About the job Experience: •5+ years in a similar role; in defense sectors, 5–10 years in DoD/IC or related environments Required Skills: •Measure the effectiveness of defense‑in‑depth architectures against known vulnerabilities. •Analyze vulnerability scans, penetration testing, and threat modeling to prepare detailed audit or assessment reports with remediation recommendations. •Able to assess data pertinent to multiple sources which monitor systems and assess the effectiveness of various attack methods. •Provide summaries, trend analyses, and security posture assessments. •Perform technical and non‑technical vulnerability assessments across networks, systems, applications, and enclave boundaries. •Identify deviations from acceptable configurations, policies, and security standards. •Maintain knowledge of cyber defense policies, regulations, and compliance requirements. Qualifications: •Risk & Threat Analysis: Assess the potential impact of compromised information and recommend protective measures •Operational Review: Examine operational procedures, communication systems, and information handling to recommend mitigation strategies •Technical Skills: Network security, intrusion detection/prevention, vulnerability assessment, network monitoring, and security tool management. •Analytical Skills: Event correlation, threat analysis, and situational awareness. •Knowledge Areas: Cybersecurity principles, networking protocols, laws/regulations, and ethics in cybersecurity. •Must Pass Pre-employment Qualifications Of Cherokee Federal •Certifications — Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), OffSec OSCP (PEN-200), SANS SEC660 (Advanced Penetration Testing), SANS LDR516 (Strategic Vulnerability & Threat Management) or other relevant credentials not required but preferred Compensation: •Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!