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Cybersecurity Vulnerability Analyst

Peraton Linthicum, MD

Linthicum, MD

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$104k - $166k/yr Full time Cybersecurity Tools Information Security InfoSec

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Job Description

Peraton is seeking a Cybersecurity Vulnerability Analyst to support a DoD Vulnerability Disclosure Program in the Baltimore-Metropolitan area. This fully on-site role (M-F) focuses on reviewing incoming vulnerability reports, validating findings, and coordinating mitigation through the established DoD workflow.

Role Responsibilities

Review and vet security vulnerability reports submitted to the DoD VDP from external hackers.
Evaluate reports to confirm the vulnerability is reproducible and meaningful to the customer.
Assess each vulnerability for severity and assign an associated risk statement.
Use the HackerOne Triage console tool to assist with triage, assigning, and prioritizing reports.
Identify and flag duplicate submissions using the HackerOne Triage console tool.
Produce vulnerability reports in a DoD approved format and send them to the Vulnerability Management Analyst team to enable system owner coordination and mitigation.
Act as a VDP liaison with the hacker community.
Utilize offensive toolsets such as Kali Linux to safely analyze production networks and systems, documenting procedures to create usable vulnerability assessments.
Identify and investigate vulnerabilities, assess exploit potential, and document findings and remedies to support customer mitigations.
Conduct web application vulnerability assessment testing using automated tooling and manual web exploitation techniques, including Burp Suite and open-source toolsets.
Run automated scans against systems and applications using a range of industry-standard security tools.
Develop and execute proof-of-concept exploits to demonstrate real-world impact using multiple web exploitation methods.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience, or Master’s and 3+ years, or PhD and 0+ years.
Active Secret clearance.
Active IAT Level II certification (CompTIA Security+ preferred).
In-depth understanding of information security principles and practices.
Pentesting experience.
Ability to use MITRE ATT&CK, CVSS, and NIST frameworks to assess vulnerability severity and risk impact.
In-depth understanding of web exploitation concepts and techniques.
Knowledge of the OWASP Top 10.
Experience operating in a professional IT or cybersecurity environment.
Experience investigating security events, threats, and/or vulnerabilities.
Understand information security principles, technologies, and practices.
Excellent customer service skills.

Preferred Education

Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or Data Science is highly desired.

Security Tools and Technologies

HackerOne Triage console tool
Kali Linux
Burp Suite
MITRE ATT&CK
CVSS
NIST
OWASP Top 10
PowerShell
Bash
Python
Perl
CompTIA Security+
CEH
CCNA-Security
CySA+
OSCP
PenTest+
HTLM/CSS
SQL

Location and Schedule

Location: Linthicum, MD (fully on-site).
Schedule: M-F in the Baltimore-Metropolitan area.

Compensation

Salary range: USD 104,000 to 166,000 per year.
Target salary range: $104,000 - $166,000.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Health savings account
Short/long term disability
EAP
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company paid holidays

Application and Additional Information

Application period is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date, and the timeline may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.
During review, applicants may be required to participate in an on-camera interview and a process to verify identity.
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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2mo ago

Cybersecurity Vulnerability Analyst

Peraton Linthicum, MD

Linthicum, MD

2mo ago Closed

$104k - $166k/yr Full time Application Security Computer Skills Cvss Score

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 10, 2026).

Job Description

Peraton is seeking a Cybersecurity Vulnerability Analyst to support the DoD Vulnerability Disclosure Program from an onsite post in Linthicum, Maryland. The role centers on reviewing vulnerability reports submitted by external researchers, confirming reproducibility, and coordinating mitigations with the Vulnerability Management team for DoD assets in the Baltimore area. The position offers a salary range of $104,000 to $166,000 per year and requires a PhD.

Responsibilities

Review and validate vulnerability reports submitted to the DoD VDP by external researchers.
Assess reports for reproducibility to establish value for the customer.
Determine vulnerability severity and assign a corresponding risk rating.
Use the HackerOne Triage console to triage, prioritize, and detect duplicate submissions.
Prepare reports in the DoD approved format and forward to the Vulnerability Management Analyst team to coordinate with system owners for mitigation.
Serve as the DoD VDP liaison with the hacker community.
Apply offensive toolsets including Kali Linux to safely analyze production networks and systems, documenting steps to produce actionable vulnerability assessments.
Identify and investigate vulnerabilities, assess exploit potential, and document findings and remedies to support mitigations on customer environments.
Perform web application vulnerability assessments using automated tools and manual techniques with Burp Suite and open-source toolsets.
Use standard security tools to conduct automated scans across systems and applications.
Develop and demonstrate proof-of-concept exploits to illustrate real-world impact using various web exploitation methods.

Requirements

Education: PhD required; alternative pathways include a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience, or a Master’s with 3+ years, or PhD with 0+ years. Degrees in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or Data Science; plus 4 additional years of relevant experience or specialized training may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance.
Certifications: Active IAT Level II certification (CompTIA Security+ preferred).
In-depth understanding of information security principles and practices.
Pentesting experience.
Ability to apply MITRE ATT&CK, CVSS, and NIST frameworks to assess vulnerability severity and risk impact.
In-depth understanding of web exploitation concepts and techniques.
Knowledge of the OWASP Top 10.
Experience operating in a professional IT or cybersecurity environment.
Experience investigating security events, threats, and vulnerabilities.
Understand information security principles, technologies, and practices.
Excellent customer service skills.

Technologies

Kali Linux
HackerOne Triage
Burp Suite
HTML
CSS
SQL
PowerShell
Bash
Python
Perl
Hack The Box
MITRE ATT&CK
CVSS
NIST frameworks
OWASP Top 10

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Health savings account
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company paid holidays

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