Security Center Engineer: Nessus & Vulnerability Expert

ELEVI Associates; Maryland; On-site; USD 65,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Wellness program

Retirement plan

Continuing education

Paid time off

Job summary

ELEVI Associates in Annapolis Junction, MD, is seeking a Security Software Engineer to maintain and optimize the Tenable Security Center infrastructure and conduct vulnerability scanning across Linux/Windows environments. The role requires a current active security clearance with a polygraph and 4+ years of SWE experience on government or commercial contracts.

Responsibilities include patching, assessment, and remediation planning using Tenable Nessus and ACAS; configuring scanning policies; and

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of SWE experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity are required.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Five (5) years of additional system administration experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Security clearance with polygraph required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize the Tenable Security Center infrastructure.
• Conduct regular security patching, assessments and scans on Linux Security Center servers using Tenable Nessus.
• Mitigate STIGS/Vulnerabilities on Tenable Linux Security Center Servers and Windows/Linux Nessus Scanning Servers.
• Install and update Tenable Nessus Software on Linux/Windows Scanning Servers.
• Install and update Tenable Security Center Software on Linux Servers.
• Configure and fine-tune scanning policies and asset lists to ensure thorough vulnerability coverage.
• Keep abreast of the latest Tenable Security Center features and updates.
• Perform regular vulnerability assessments of multiple device types and Operating Systems using Tenable Security Center.
• Utilize Nessus Scanning Tool to identify vulnerabilities across customer assets on a Continuous Monitoring basis.
• Review Nessus/ACAS scan results and provide direction where required.
• Recognizes potential, successful, and unsuccessful scan results for efficiency in reporting compromises thorough reviews and analyses of relevant event detail and summary information.
• Analyze scan results and generate comprehensive vulnerability reports.
• Monitor and track vulnerability remediation progress.
• Collaborate with ISS and other teams to ensure timely vulnerability remediation.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders about the security posture and potential risks.
• Prepare and deliver clear and concise reports to management and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of security incidents and vulnerabilities.

Skills

SWE experience

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Tenable Nessus

Tenable Security Center

DISA STIGs

CIS Benchmarks

ACAS

Job description

ELEVI Associates in Annapolis Junction, MD, is seeking a Security Software Engineer to maintain and optimize the Tenable Security Center infrastructure and conduct vulnerability scanning across Linux/Windows environments. The role requires a current active security clearance with a polygraph and 4+ years of SWE experience on government or commercial contracts.

Responsibilities include patching, assessment, and remediation planning using Tenable Nessus and ACAS; configuring scanning policies; and