Tenable Administrator

D2 Technical Services•Springfield, VA

6d•$150,000 - $160,000

About The Position

The Tenable Administrator will support an Intelligence Community customer’s endpoint security platforms. The role administers the Tenable Suite environment and configures and maintains Tenable products on Linux systems, with a focus on vulnerability management and security protocols. A current TS/SCI clearance is required for hire, and the selected candidate must be able to pass and maintain a Government polygraph after hire. The position requires current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification and a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, plus ten years of technical cybersecurity experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. The candidate must obtain CSSP Infrastructure Support certification within six months of hire. Compensation is typically $150,000–$160,000, but may vary based on multiple factors. Benefits include health, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, accrued PTO, STD/LTD/life insurance, referral bonuses, and professional development reimbursement.

Requirements

Current TS/SCI clearance; the selected candidate must be able to pass and maintain a Government polygraph after hire.
Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.
Must obtain CSSP Infrastructure Support certification within six months of hire.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, and ten years of technical experience in cybersecurity; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Working knowledge of maintaining enterprise cybersecurity engineering requirements using some or all of the Tenable Suite, including Security Center, Nessus Scanners, and Nessus Manager, with hands-on administrator experience.
Strong working knowledge of Linux operating systems, including installation, configuration, and maintenance.
Experience with large-scale enterprise or global networks in a fast-paced, diverse environment.
Understanding of and experience with the DoD Architecture Framework and other key DoD network architecture and strategic planning instructions.
Experience providing status reports and products to senior management and customers.
Experience planning, designing, and evaluating security systems and architectures.

Nice To Haves

CSSP Infrastructure Support certification.
Linux-related certifications.
Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell for automation tasks.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain Tenable Security Center, Tenable Nessus Scanners, and Tenable Nessus Managers on Linux platforms.
Perform vulnerability scans and assessments across the organization’s network using Tenable products.
Analyze scan results and prioritize vulnerabilities based on severity and impact.
Collaborate with IT and security teams to remediate identified vulnerabilities.
Generate and distribute vulnerability reports to stakeholders.
Monitor security alerts and respond to incidents in a timely manner.
Stay current on security threats and vulnerabilities.
Provide training and support to users of Tenable Security Center, Tenable Nessus Scanners, and Tenable Nessus Managers on Linux.
Ensure the performance and security of the Tenable environment on Linux platforms.
Configure and install security products using Linux operating systems.