HHS - Tenable Administrator

cFocus Software Incorporated•Rockville, MD

2d•Remote

About The Position

cFocus Software seeks a Tenable Administrator to join our program supporting the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) This position is remote. This position requires the ability a Public Trust clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
Minimum 5–7 years of experience supporting enterprise vulnerability management programs.
Hands-on experience administering Tenable platforms in large, complex environments.
Strong knowledge of vulnerability management standards, CVSS, and remediation best practices.
Experience integrating vulnerability data with SOC, SIEM, and eGRC platforms.
Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-30, NIST SP 800-137, and federal vulnerability management requirements.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
Active Tenable Certified Administrator certification

Nice To Haves

Security+
CISSP
CEH preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer, configure, and maintain Tenable platforms including Tenable.sc, Tenable.io, Nessus, and Nessus Agents.
Design and manage authenticated and unauthenticated vulnerability scans across servers, endpoints, network devices, databases, applications, and cloud environments.
Ensure proper deployment, health, and coverage of scanning agents and sensors across the HRSA enterprise.
Maintain scan schedules, credentials, policies, and exclusions in accordance with HRSA standards.
Analyze scan results to ensure accuracy, eliminate false positives, and validate vulnerability findings.
Support vulnerability prioritization using CVSS scores, Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV), and threat intelligence.
Integrate Tenable with SIEM, eGRC (RSA Archer), ticketing systems, and asset inventories.
Develop and maintain vulnerability dashboards, metrics, and reports for ISSOs, system owners, and leadership.
Support remediation tracking by providing scan evidence and validation for POA&M closure.
Perform configuration and compliance scans using DISA STIGs and CIS Benchmarks.
Support penetration testing and red team activities by providing vulnerability intelligence.
Maintain SLAs for vulnerability scan requests, reporting, and remediation verification.
Develop and maintain Tenable SOPs, workflows, and technical documentation.
Support audits, OIG reviews, and data calls related to vulnerability management activities.
Coordinate with system owners, ISSOs, SOC analysts, and engineers to resolve scanning issues and reduce risk.