Vulnerability Assessment Analyst - Mid Level (Nessus)

Independent Software, Inc.; Annapolis, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous benefits

Work-life balance

Career development and mentorship

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, conduct assessments, analyze results, and work with technical teams to remediate security risks.

The role requires strong hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning, Linux and Windows systems, STIG compliance, and related assessment technologies.

Qualifications

• Experience administering Tenable Security Center and Nessus.
• Experience conducting vulnerability assessments and analyzing Nessus/ACAS scan results.
• Experience remediating STIG findings and vulnerabilities.
• Strong Linux and Windows security administration experience.
• Experience configuring vulnerability scanning policies and asset lists.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Tenable Security Center infrastructure and optimize its operation.
• 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.
• Review Nessus/ACAS scan results to identify vulnerabilities and risks.
• Mitigate STIG findings on Security Center and Nessus servers.
• Develop vulnerability assessment reports and track remediation progress.

Skills

Vulnerability assessment

Analytical skills

Documentation

Communication

Security auditing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or related field plus seven (7) years ISSE experience; or eleven (11) years substitute

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, conduct assessments, analyze results, and work with technical teams to remediate security risks.

The role requires strong hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning, Linux and Windows systems, STIG compliance, and related assessment technologies.