System Administrator (ACAS/Vulnerability Management)

Abacus Technology Corporation; Montgomery, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Technology Corporation is seeking a Systems Administrator to support ACAS and vulnerability management for the AF I III program at Maxwell AFB/Gunter Annex. This full-time role requires a US citizenship and a current Secret clearance.

The candidate will conduct ACAS scans, configure reports, ensure 100% asset coverage with 98% credentialed access, and document ACAS deployment steps. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as an ACAS Administrator on a military production network.
• HS diploma or GED.
• Must be Security+ certified.
• Must be Tenable.sc Specialist certified.
• Knowledge of ACAS products including Security Center, Nessus Scanner, PVS, and applicable best practice guides.
• Able to install, configure, and deploy new scanners, scan groups and repositories using Security Center while following DoD guidance/policies.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills to troubleshoot issues.
• Must be a US citizen and hold a current Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct network-based and standalone ACAS scans to scan standalone systems.
• Configure and generate customized scan reports and provide scan data to Cybersecurity personnel.
• Ensure scheduled scans cover 100% of intended assets and meet 98% credentialed access rate for all devices in NAD.
• Document steps required to design the ACAS solution for each network, including IP address, FQDN, and physical location.
• Perform vulnerability scans: analysis, false positives, exceptions, POA&Ms and MFRs, and reporting of status and contributions to monthly/quarterly reports.
• Provide scanning and operations support including test/scanning environment, licensing, target asset refreshes, and credentials.

Skills

ACAS administration

Security+ certification

Analytical skills

Communication skills

US citizen + Secret clearance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Security Center

Nessus Scanner

Passive Vulnerability Scanner (PVS)

Tenable.sc

Job description

Overview

Abacus Technology is seeking a Systems Administrator to provide ACAS and vulnerability management support for the Air Force Intranet Control (AFINC) III Support program at Maxwell AFB/Gunter Annex. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct network-based and standalone ACAS scans to scan standalone systems.
• Configure and generate customized scan reports and provide scan data to Cybersecurity personnel.
• Ensure scheduled scans are covering 100% of intended assets and run successfully while meeting a 98% credentialed access rate for all devices included in the Network Address Declaration (NAD).
• Document steps required to design the ACAS solution for each network to include IP address, Fully Qualified Domain Name, and physical location of each component.
• Perform vulnerability scans to include analysis of results, identification of false positives, exceptions, and subsequent POA&Ms and/or MFRs creation, monitoring and reporting to include POA&M status and contributions to Monthly and Quarterly reports.
• Provide scanning and operations support to include supporting the test/scanning environment, licensing, target asset refreshes, and credentials.

Qualifications

3+ years experience as an ACAS Administrator on a military production network. HS diploma or GED. Must be Security+ certified. Must be Tenable.sc Specialist certified. Knowledge of ACAS products, including Security Center, Nessus Scanner, Passive Vulnerability Scanner (PVS), and applicable best practice guides. Able to install, configure, and deploy new scanners, scan groups and repositories using Security Center while following DoD guidance/policies. Excellent communication skills and analytical skills to troubleshoot issues. Must be a US citizen and hold a current Secret clearance.

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled