Vulnerability Assessment Analyst (ISSE) – Part-Time Evenings

Aeitsinc; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Paid leave 25 days

Federal holidays

Education stipend

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Health benefits

Performance bonuses

Job summary

AEITS, Inc., a GTSC company, seeks a Vulnerability Assessment Analyst - ISSE Level 1 in Annapolis Junction, MD. This part-time, on-site role covers evenings and weekends to develop, maintain, and enhance security posture across Linux/Windows systems using Tenable tools.

Responsibilities include maintaining Tenable Security Center, performing Nessus scans, applying STIGs, generating reports, and coordinating remediation with ISS.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with DISA STIGs, Tenable Audit files, and / or CIS Benchmarks.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise vulnerability management and scanning solutions, such as Tenable.
• Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Working knowledge of networking, Linux/Unix, Windows administration, patch deployment and system configuration.

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

DISA STIGs familiarity

Tenable auditing

Vulnerability management

Linux/Unix

Windows administration

Education

HS or GED +11 yrs exp

Bachelor's degree +7 yrs exp

Tools

Tenable Nessus

Tenable Security Center

ACAS/Nessus scanning

Job description

AEITS, Inc., a GTSC company, seeks a Vulnerability Assessment Analyst - ISSE Level 1 in Annapolis Junction, MD. This part-time, on-site role covers evenings and weekends to develop, maintain, and enhance security posture across Linux/Windows systems using Tenable tools.

Responsibilities include maintaining Tenable Security Center, performing Nessus scans, applying STIGs, generating reports, and coordinating remediation with ISS.