TS/SCI Vulnerability Management Specialist | Tenable/Nessus

Zohorecruit; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 78,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit in Annapolis, MD seeks a Vulnerability Assessment Analyst to maintain Tenable Security Center and Nessus scanning infrastructure. You will perform continuous vulnerability assessments, patch management, and DISA STIG remediations while coordinating with ISS teams to drive remediation across customer environments.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance with current Polygraph, relevant experience, and familiarity with DISA STIGs and CIS Benchmarks.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with current polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 7 years of relevant experience, or HS diploma with 11+ years of experience.
• Familiarity with DISA STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, Tenable Audit files.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize the Tenable Security Center infrastructure.
• Perform regular patching, assessments, and scans on Linux Security Center servers using Tenable Nessus.
• Mitigate DISA STIGs and vulnerabilities on Tenable Linux Security Center servers and Windows/Linux Nessus scanning hosts.
• Install, configure, and update Tenable Nessus and Tenable Security Center software across Linux and Windows server environments.
• Configure and fine-tune scanning policies, credentials, and asset lists to ensure comprehensive vulnerability coverage.
• Execute continuous vulnerability assessments across diverse device types and operating systems.
• Review Nessus/ACAS scan results; differentiate false positives, successful scans, and potential compromises.
• Analyze scanning data, generate vulnerability reports, and track remediation progress against timelines.
• Collaborate with ISS teams and system administrators to prioritize and validate vulnerability fixes.
• Prepare and deliver security posture and risk briefs to technical teams and management.
• Maintain accurate documentation of identified vulnerabilities and incidents.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Vulnerability assessment

Remediation workflows

Policy guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 7 years experience

High School Diploma / GED + 11 years experience

Tools

Tenable Security Center

Nessus / ACAS

Job description

Zohorecruit in Annapolis, MD seeks a Vulnerability Assessment Analyst to maintain Tenable Security Center and Nessus scanning infrastructure. You will perform continuous vulnerability assessments, patch management, and DISA STIG remediations while coordinating with ISS teams to drive remediation across customer environments.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance with current Polygraph, relevant experience, and familiarity with DISA STIGs and CIS Benchmarks.