Vulnerability Assessment Analyst: Tenable/Nessus Expert

Independent Software; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous benefits

Work‑life balance

Job summary

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

The role requires hands‑on experience with vulnerability scanning, Linux/Windows systems, STIG compliance, and security assessment technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years ISSE experience or 11 years ISSE experience in lieu of degree.
• Current CISSP or higher‑level qualifying certification is required.
• Active TS SCI with Polygraph is required.
• Experience administering Tenable Security Center and Nessus.

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.
• Configure and fine‑tune scanning policies, asset lists, and vulnerability scanning activities.
• Review Nessus/ACAS scan results to identify vulnerabilities and risks.
• Mitigate STIG findings on scanning servers.
• Analyze scan results and develop vulnerability assessment reports.
• Monitor vulnerability remediation through resolution with teams.
• Maintain accurate vulnerability and security records for stakeholders.
• Communicate security posture and risks to technical teams and management.

Skills

Vulnerability assessment

Linux security

Windows security

Security monitoring

STIG compliance

Education

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

11 years ISSE experience in lieu of 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 environments. You will administer Tenable Security Center and Nessus, conduct assessments, and work with technical teams to remediate security risks.

The role requires hands‑on experience with vulnerability scanning, Linux/Windows systems, STIG compliance, and security assessment technologies.