Desktop Security Analyst

Desktop Security AnalystMSI is seeking a Desktop Security Analyst to support our client located in Washington, DC.Overview:• Identify, mitigate, and patch workstations, applications and network vulnerabilities using approved systems and tools; (Secondary) create and maintain Windows 10 workstation images and application software packages; (as needed) provide reconciliation and support of MECM/SCCM deployments including troubleshooting errors/issues, patching, and updates.• Provide vulnerability management for the IT systems environment (desktop & laptop).• Using environmental scan reports pro-actively identify the severity of the vulnerability as well as the items affected in accordance with the Vulnerability Management Policy.• Document and complete the assessment, actionable items, remediation, and reconciliation items for each identified vulnerability in a project ticket within required time frames.• Assess Nessus reports and address new vulnerabilities; identify IT security vulnerabilities for monitoring, remediation and reporting.• Review Microsoft Security Tech Center, National Vulnerability Database (NVD), Common Vulnerabilities Exposures (CVE) and other applicable sources to provide Vulnerability Assessment Remediation Plans.• Open related tasks or deployments and oversee the change requests, including owning the presentation for the internal Change Control Board.• Communicate with systems owners regarding actions needed to remediate vulnerability.• Package and manage workstation patching and deployments using MECM/SCCM.• Package COTS application/software and deploy using MECM/SCCM.• Test packages for completeness prior to deployment. Qualifications:• U.S. Citizenship or /Perm Resident required.• 8 years with bachelor’s degree or without degree 10 or more years of experience related to position.• Certification preferred CompTIA A+, MCSE, ITIL v3 Foundations, etc.• Experienced in troubleshooting and maintaining MECM/SCCM.• Advanced Knowledge of MS Windows 10.• Advanced knowledge of Active Directory.• Maintaining desktop/laptop Windows 10 images and deployment using MECM/SCCM.• Advanced knowledge of Group Policy Management.• Understanding of registry keys and editing to remediate vulnerabilities.• Utilizing Wise Package Studio (or similar) and MECM/SCCM for UAT validation and deployment of upgrade /security updates /hotfixes to applications.• Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2008 / 2010.• Creating and deploying software packages in MECM/SCCM.• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.