Senior Security Analyst Vulnerability Management

Compass Pointe Consulting, LLC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Pointe Consulting, LLC is seeking a Senior Security Analyst focused on Vulnerability Management in Bethesda, MD. You'll work with the ISSO and safeguard IT infrastructure within a broader IT program that supports help desk, systems, network, and incident response.

Responsibilities include leading vulnerability management, coordinating remediation, and ensuring compliance with FISMA and FedRAMP. The role requires 3–5 days on-site and CISSP certification (or ability to obtain).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cyber security, engineering, or related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive IT security experience with at least 3 years in vulnerability management.
• Ability to translate technical risks into clear business impacts for executives and teams.
• Experience managing enterprise vulnerability management platforms (Tenable/Nessus).
• Understanding vulnerability management lifecycle, patching, and risk scoring (CVSS).
• Familiarity with cloud and hybrid environments (AWS/GCP).
• Experience with Windows/Linux/Unix and network security hardening.
• Ability to coordinate with program staff, executives, and vendors to meet security goals.
• CISSP certification or ability to obtain within 6 months; public trust suitability before start.

Responsibilities

• Lead the vulnerability management lifecycle using Tenable.sc, Tenable.io, and Nessus in hybrid environments.
• Analyze, prioritize, and track remediation with IT operations and system owners.
• Maintain scan schedules, asset groups, and dashboards; report risk posture and remediation progress.
• Define scanner architecture, data flows, and tuning to minimize false positives.
• Develop and maintain VM policy documentation and remediation tracking.
• Support security projects requiring compliance with government policies or standards.
• Act as SME for vulnerability management tools and processes; update practices as needed.
• Ensure compliance with FISMA and FedRAMP for the organization’s IT programs.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Tenable/Nessus

Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP)

FISMA FedRAMP

CISSP

Scripting (Python/PowerShell)

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science / cyber security / engineering

Tools

Tenable.sc

Tenable.io

Nessus Manager

Nessus

Job description

Senior Security Analyst Vulnerability Management

Bethesda, United States | Posted on 08/21/2026

We are seeking Senior Security Analyst focusing on Vulnerability Management to join our security compliance team. In this role, you will work closely with the Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) and play a critical part in safeguarding organization’s IT infrastructure. You will be part of a broader IT program that provides end-to-end support—including help desk, systems, network, incident response and security services—ensuring the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the agency’s vulnerability management lifecycle using Tenable.sc, Tenable.io, Nessus Manager, and Nessus scanners (on-prem and cloud).
  
• Analyze, prioritize, and track remediation of vulnerabilities in coordination with IT operations and system owners in a hybrid environment.
  
• Maintain scan schedules, asset groups, scan policies dashboards, and reports tailored to agency infrastructure and communicate risk posture and remediation progress to relevant infrastructure and application teams to remediate vulnerabilities.
  
• Define the scanner and security center architecture, refine data flows and synchronizations, tune scanning configurations to minimize false positives and ensure the best coverage.
  
• Develop and maintain documentation for system setup, operation, vulnerability management processes, exceptions, and remediation tracking.
  
• Support implementation of security projects that require compliance with relevant government policies or standards.
  
• Act as SME for vulnerability management tools and processes; updating processes and monitoring to meet organization mandates.
  
• Ensure systems and practices comply with FISMA and FedRAMP related Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) and compliance for the organization’s IT programs.
  
• Assist in coordination, implementation, communication, and enforcement of the organization’s IT security policies.
  

The position requires on-site presence 3 to 5 days per week. The on-site requirements are subject to change based on the needs and requirements of the organization.

Requirements:

• Requires bachelor’s degree in computer science, cyber security, engineering, or a related technical field. Additional experience and relevant certifications may be considered in leu of a degree.
  
• 5-7 years of progressive and related experience in IT security with at least 3 years in vulnerability management.
  
• Expert knowledge of IT security vulnerabilities and risk assessments with a ability to translate complex technical risks into clear, actionable business impacts for executives and technical teams.
  
• Direct and manage enterprise-class Vulnerability Management (VM) platforms (e.g., Tenable/Nessus) to ensure comprehensive asset discovery, repository management accurate scanning, and robust reporting.
  
• Strong knowledge of vulnerability management lifecycle, patch management processes, and risk scoring (e.g., CVSS2) models.
  
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS and GCP) and hybrid environments.
  
• Understanding of Windows, Linux/Unix, and network devices security hardening.
  
• Ability to work with program staff, executives, security application vendors and technology staff to achieve IT security goals and objectives.
  
• Excellent working experience in applying FISMA, and FedRAMP processes and policies, maintaining Assessment and Authorization documentation for large federal IT systems.
  
• Skilled at bridging gaps between program staff, executives, technology teams, and external security vendors to successfully achieve organizational security objectives with a demonstrated ability to align technical, security, and business stakeholders across the organization.
  
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
  
• Experience supporting a nationwide mid-to large Federal agency enterprise is a plus.
  
• CISSP certification required (ability to obtain within 6 months of start).
  
• Must obtain an agency public trust suitability determination prior to start date.
  

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell) to automate scanning tasks, reporting, and API integrations; administration and operation of security scanning and vulnerability management platforms such as Nessus.
  
• Deep expertise with SIEM platforms and integration of vulnerability data into enterprise monitoring.
  
• Understanding of the Secure Software Development Life Cycle.
  
• Master’s degree or additional security or cloud certifications (e.g., CISM).
  

We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Short-Term Disability, Accident, Term Life, Whole Life, and 401k for all W2 Consultants. A benefit overview will be provided as requested.