Vulnerability Management Engineer
About The Position
The Vulnerability Management Engineer will support an Intelligence Community customer’s endpoint security platforms as a Tenable product administrator. The role administers the Tenable Suite environment and installs, configures, and maintains Tenable products on Linux systems, with a focus on vulnerability management and security protocols. An active TS/SCI clearance is required for hire; the selected candidate must also be able to pass and maintain a Government polygraph after hire. The position involves conducting vulnerability scans and assessments, analyzing results, prioritizing vulnerabilities, coordinating remediation with IT and security teams, producing reports for stakeholders, monitoring alerts, and responding to incidents. The engineer will also provide user training and support, configure and install security products on Linux, and ensure the Tenable environment performs securely and effectively.
Requirements
- Current TS/SCI security clearance.
- Ability to successfully pass and maintain a Government polygraph after hire.
- Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.
- Must obtain a CSSP Infrastructure Support certification within six months of hire.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, and 10 years of technical experience in Cyber Security; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Hands-on administrator experience with Tenable Suite products, including Security Center, Nessus Scanners, and Nessus Manager.
- Strong working knowledge of Linux operating systems, including installation, configuration, and maintenance.
- Experience with large-scale enterprise or global networks in a high-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 regular 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 updated on security threats and vulnerabilities.
- Provide training and support to users of Tenable products on Linux.
- Ensure the optimal performance and security of the Tenable environment on Linux platforms.
- Configure and install security products using Linux operating systems.
- Provide status reports and products to senior management and customers.
- Plan, design, and evaluate security systems and architectures.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) match.
- Accrued PTO.
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
- Referral bonuses.
- Professional development reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
