# Vulnerability Assessment Team Lead

> Gritter Francona · Ashburn, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-02-19

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Department of Homeland Security

## 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

## Apply

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