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Iniscore Technologies, Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Iniscore Technologies, Inc. seeks a security-focused ISSE to configure Tenable.sc and Nessus, perform STIG scans, and integrate findings into Splunk. You will support RMF activities and remediation efforts across DoD environments in a 24/7 setting.

Qualifications include DoD 8570-M IAT II or IASAE level, TS/SCI with polygraph, and advanced security coursework or equivalent experience. Expect collaboration with admins and engineers to strengthen system hardening.

Qualifications

• Active DoD 8570.01-M compliance with IAT Level II (Sec+) or IASAE Level 1 (CASP/CISSP) is required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience with security emphasis.

Responsibilities

• Configure, operate, and maintain Tenable.sc and Nessus to identify and track vulnerabilities across all environments.
• Troubleshoot scans and 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 duties outside 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 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.
• Implement 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.

Skills

ISSE experience

Vulnerability assessment

Splunk experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Info Assurance

Associate's degree with Security+ plus 2 yrs IT

High school diploma with 4 yrs IT security exp

Tools

Tenable.sc

Nessus

Splunk

DoD STIGs

RMF 800-53

Job description

• 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.

Required Skills

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.

OR

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.

OR

Highschool Diploma/GED and four (4) years of general IT experience, at least one (1) of which must be information systems security experience.

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.

Active TS/SCI security clearance with a polygraph is required