Systems Security Engineer

ELEVI Associates•Annapolis Junction, MD

14h•$65,000 - $150,500•Onsite

About The Position

In Order to Join the ELEVI Team you will need to have the following PT- Evenings and weekends. You must be willing to work in the Annapolis Junction, MD, area. You must have a current and active security clearance with polygraph. Four (4) years of experience as an SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity are required. Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional system administration experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. Sec+ or higher required. Familiarity with DISA STIGs, Tenable Audit files, and / or CIS Benchmarks. Hands-on operational experience with enterprise vulnerability management and scanning solutions, such as Tenable. Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities. Working knowledge of networking, Linux/Unix, Windows administration, patch deployment and system configuration.

Requirements

Current and active security clearance with polygraph
Four (4) years of experience as an SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity are required.
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
Sec+ or higher required
Familiarity with DISA STIGs, Tenable Audit files, and / or CIS Benchmarks
Hands-on operational experience with enterprise vulnerability management and scanning solutions, such as Tenable
Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities
Working knowledge of networking, Linux/Unix, Windows administration, patch deployment and system configuration

Nice To Haves

Five (5) years of additional system administration experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Maintain and optimize the Tenable Security Center infrastructure.
Conduct regular security patching, assessments and scans on Linux Security Center servers using Tenable Nessus.
Mitigate STIGS/Vulnerabilities on Tenable Linux Security Center Servers and Windows/Linux Nessus Scanning Servers.
Install and update Tenable Nessus Software on Linux/Windows Scanning Servers.
Install and update Tenable Security Center Software on Linux Servers.
Configure and fine-tune scanning policies and asset lists to ensure thorough vulnerability coverage.
Keep abreast of the latest Tenable Security Center features and updates.
Perform regular vulnerability assessments of multiple device types and Operating Systems using Tenable Security Center.
Utilize Nessus Scanning Tool to identify vulnerabilities across customer assets on a Continuous Monitoring basis.
Review Nessus/ACAS scan results and provide direction where required.
Recognizes potential, successful, and unsuccessful scan results for efficiency in reporting compromises thorough reviews and analyses of relevant event detail and summary information.
Analyze scan results and generate comprehensive vulnerability reports.
Monitor and track vulnerability remediation progress.
Collaborate with ISS and other teams to ensure timely vulnerability remediation.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders about the security posture and potential risks.
Prepare and deliver clear and concise reports to management and stakeholders.
Maintain accurate records of security incidents and vulnerabilities.