Vulnerability Assessment Analyst — Mid Level

Independent Software; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Software is seeking a Mid-Level Vulnerability Assessment Analyst to support vulnerability management and continuous monitoring across secure enterprise environments. You will administer Tenable Security Center and Nessus infrastructure, conduct assessments, analyze scan results, and work with technical teams to remediate security risks.

This role requires hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning, Linux and Windows systems, STIG compliance, and security assessment tools to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus seven years ISSE experience or eleven years of ISSE experience may substitute for the degree.
• Current CISSP or higher-level certification is required

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize Tenable Security Center infrastructure.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and continuous monitoring using Tenable Security Center and Nessus.
• Install, configure, patch, and maintain Tenable Security Center and Nessus on Linux and Windows systems.
• Configure and fine-tune scanning policies, asset lists, and vulnerability scanning activities.
• Review and analyze Nessus/ACAS scan results to identify vulnerabilities and potential security concerns.
• Mitigate STIG findings and vulnerabilities on Security Center and Nessus scanning servers.
• Analyze scan results and develop clear vulnerability assessment reports.
• Monitor and track vulnerability remediation through resolution.
• Collaborate with information systems security and technical teams to support timely remediation.
• Maintain accurate vulnerability and security records.
• Communicate security posture, vulnerabilities, and potential risks to technical teams, management, and stakeholders.

Skills

Tenable Security Center

Nessus

Linux

Windows

STIG compliance

Vulnerability scanning

Analytical

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or related discipline

11 years ISSE experience may substitute for degree

Tools

Tenable Security Center

Nessus

ACAS

Job description

Independent Software is seeking a Mid-Level Vulnerability Assessment Analyst to support vulnerability management and continuous monitoring across secure enterprise environments. You will administer Tenable Security Center and Nessus infrastructure, conduct assessments, analyze scan results, and work with technical teams to remediate security risks.

This role requires hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning, Linux and Windows systems, STIG compliance, and security assessment tools to