Vulnerability Assessment Team Lead

Gritter Francona

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Ashburn, Virginia, US on site Until 8/23/2026 5+ years exp First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
Job description

Gritter Francona is looking for a Vulnerability Assessment Team Lead to support a potential project with the Department of Homeland Security. The Lead will manage a comprehensive vulnerability management program for The Department of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The Lead will direct a team of analysts responsible for conducting enterprise-wide vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and specialized assessments (web, database, wireless). This is a critical leadership role that involves managing scan policies, analyzing results, and briefing CBP leadership on the most impactful vulnerabilities and remediation strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the VA team in managing CBP's Enterprise Information System Vulnerability Management (ISVM) compliance validation.

• Oversee regularly scheduled and ad hoc vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and specialized assessments for web applications, databases, and 802.11 Wireless networks.

• Brief CBP leadership on current and future vulnerabilities, security policies, and the results of penetration testing efforts.

• Manage and maintain a repository of VA application issues and report them to the Government VAT Team Lead.

• Direct the preparation of security testing Rules of Engagement (ROE) for government approval prior to conducting penetration testing.

• Provide leadership and support for internal and external audits (e.g., OIG, NCATS) and Bug Bounty assessments.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience performing vulnerability assessments for an enterprise network.
  • Experience analyzing vulnerabilities and providing assessments and remediation instructions.
  • Knowledge of Application Security implementation, Firewall Management, and Advanced Threat Protection.
  • Familiarity with Access Control, Authorization, Intrusion Prevention and Intrusion Detection.
  • Familiarity with FISMA compliance and the Risk Management Framework.
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
About this role

Summary

Lead vulnerability assessments, manage security testing, analyze vulnerabilities, brief leadership, ensure compliance.

Job title

Vulnerability Assessment Team Lead

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

government

Location requirements

Ashburn, Virginia, with remote work possible

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

vulnerability assessmentspenetration testingapplication securityfirewall managementintrusion detectionFISMACISMCISSP

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

vulnerability assessmentpenetration testingapplication securityfirewall managementintrusion detection
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Ashburn, VA, USA

On-site City