Entry level ISSE

Lentech Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Lentech Inc. seeks a security professional to configure and maintain vulnerability scanning systems (Tenable.sc/Nessus), perform STIG compliance, and support RMF activities.

Role requires active TS/SCI with FSP through MD, DoD 8570.01-M, and IASAE Level 1 or CASP/CISSP. Prior ISSE experience with DoD programs preferred and a Bachelor’s in a related field.

Qualifications

• Active TS.SCI w FSP through MD
• Active DoD 8570.01-M compliance with IAT Level II (Security+)
• IASAE Level 1 (CASP or CISSP) is required
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college

Responsibilities

• Configure, operate, and maintain Tenable.sc and Nessus to identify vulnerabilities across environments
• Troubleshoot scans and coordinate resolution with customer/program resources
• Conduct STIG compliance scans and interpret results to assist system admins and ISSEs
• Analyze vulnerability data and coordinate remediation with admins and ISSEs
• Integrate vulnerability data into Splunk for correlation, trend analysis, and reporting
• Develop dashboards and reports to visualize system risk posture and track remediation progress
• Support RMF activities, providing input for security controls (e.g., Tenable results)
• Assist in developing scanning policies, baselines, and SOPs to improve compliance
• Support audits by providing vulnerability data, remediation evidence, and STIG documentation
• Implement security vulnerability testing tools for continuous monitoring and patch verification
• Test and evaluate configurations in a lab environment
• Knowledge of servers, virtualization, routers, switches, and firewalls; VLANS and network segmentation
• Working knowledge of DoD STIGs and RMF (NIST 800-53)
• Experience using Splunk for data ingestion, search, correlation, and reporting
• Provide security operations support as needed
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Candidates are results oriented, high energy, and self-motivated
• May respond to after-hours requests in a 24x7 environment

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivated

After-hours readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Assurance / related field

Associate’s degree with Security+ + 2 years IT experience

High school diploma/GED + 4 years IT including security

Job description

Responsibilities :

• Configure, operate, and maintain Tenable.sc and Nessus to identify and track vulnerabilities across all environments.
• Troubleshoot scans and/or coordinate with customer or program resources to resolve scanning issues.
• Conduct STIG compliance scans and interpret results to assist system administrators and ISSEs to validate system hardening and control effectiveness.
• Analyze vulnerability data and trends; create actionable findings and coordinate remediation efforts with system administrators and ISSEs.
• May be required to perform job duties/responsibilities outside of normal work location.
• Integrate vulnerability and compliance data into Splunk for correlation, trend analysis, and automated compliance reporting.
• Develop dashboards and reports to visualize system risk posture and track remediation progress.
• Support RMF (Risk Management Framework) activities, providing technical input for security controls (e.g., Tenable results).
• Assist in developing or refining scanning policies, baselines, and SOPs to improve security posture and compliance consistency.
• Support audits and assessments by providing detailed vulnerability data, remediation evidence, and STIG compliance documentation.
• Implementing security vulnerability testing tools to provide continuous monitoring and patch verification.
• Test and evaluate configurations in a lab environment.
• Knowledge of servers, virtualization, routers, switches, and firewalls as well as VLANS, routing and network segmentation.
• Working knowledge of DoD STIGs, and RMF process (NIST 800-53).
• Experience using Splunk for data ingestion, search queries, correlation, and report creation.
• Provide security operations support as needed.
• Candidates should possess excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Competitive candidates are results oriented, high energy, and self-motivated.
• Candidate may be required to respond to after-hours requests as required in a 24 x 7 environment.

Requirements

• Active and current TS.SCI w FSP through MD
• Active DoD 8570.01-M compliance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II (Sec+) or Information
• Assurance Systems Architect and Engineer (IASAE) Level 1 (CASP or CISSP) is required
• Experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity within the Federal Government is desirable. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

Education :

• An Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university and a technical certification such as Security + plus two (2) years of general IT experience.
• Highschool Diploma/GED and four (4) years of general IT experience, at least one (1) of which must be information systems security experience.

Salary range: $83,279.00 $88,939.00