Nessus Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Gunnison Consulting Group • Washington, DC

10h • $110,000 - $124,000

About The Position

This position is contingent upon a future opening with Gunnison. The Nessus SME provides expert-level support for the Tenable Nessus vulnerability management platform, ensuring accurate scanning, risk prioritization, and remediation guidance across all client systems.

Requirements

• 7+ years of cybersecurity experience with 5+ years as a Nessus SME.
• Expert knowledge of vulnerability management processes and Tenable tool suite.
• Experience integrating Nessus with enterprise SIEM/CDM platforms.
• Familiarity with RMF, NIST SP 800-53, and federal vulnerability management requirements.
• Experience working with Windows, Linux, network devices, and cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with Nessus/Tenable vulnerability scanning tools.
• Experience conducting authenticated and unauthenticated scans.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills
• Active Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Review and identify improvements to scanning architecture.
• Integrate with other scanning/cybersecurity tools and database repositories.
• Develop scanning strategies for enterprise, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Develop dashboards, metrics, and custom reports to communicate findings.
• Stay current on Tenable/Nessus updates, plugins, and vulnerability detection methods.
• Support scanning activities and requests.
• Support Nessus troubleshooting activities with Nessus system admin as needed.

Benefits

• 3 weeks of Personal Leave your first year
• 11 paid Holidays each year
• 5 days of Flexible Time Off each year
• 401(k) company match at 50% up to 10% of your salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Public Transportation Subsidies
• Certifications and Training Allowance - $2,500/year!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed