Part-Time Vulnerability Assessment Analyst (Nessus/Tenable)

CyberCore Technologies; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

CyberCore Technologies is seeking a part-time vulnerability analyst to manage and optimize Tenable Security Center infrastructure, conduct scans with Nessus, and track remediation on Linux/Windows servers.

The role requires configuring scanning policies, generating vulnerability reports, and communicating security posture to stakeholders. Flexible Thursday evenings and Sunday shifts are available to align with project needs.

Qualifications

• Experience performing vulnerability assessments in enterprise environments.
• Ability to configure and optimize scanning policies.
• Strong written and verbal communication for reporting.
• Knowledge of Linux/Windows systems and patch management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize Tenable Security Center infrastructure.
• Conduct regular patching, assessments and scans on Linux Security Center servers using Nessus.
• Mitigate STIGS on Tenable Linux and Windows Nessus Scanning Servers.
• Install and update Tenable Nessus and Security Center software on servers.
• Configure and fine-tune scanning policies and asset lists.
• Review scan results and provide direction for remediation.
• Analyze results and generate vulnerability reports.
• Monitor remediation progress and communicate risks to stakeholders.

Skills

Security posture awareness

Stakeholder communication

Policy configuration

Tools

Nessus

Tenable Security Center

ACAS

Linux

Windows

Job description

CyberCore Technologies is seeking a part-time vulnerability analyst to manage and optimize Tenable Security Center infrastructure, conduct scans with Nessus, and track remediation on Linux/Windows servers.

The role requires configuring scanning policies, generating vulnerability reports, and communicating security posture to stakeholders. Flexible Thursday evenings and Sunday shifts are available to align with project needs.