Vulnerability Assessment & ISSE: Tenable/Nessus Expert

CACI; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 87,000 - 182,000; Part time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Vulnerability Assessment Analyst - Information Systems Security Engineer to work on-site in Annapolis Junction, MD, supporting enterprise vulnerability management and cybersecurity operations.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Tenable Security Center and Nessus, Linux and Windows environments, vulnerability assessments, STIG remediation, and continuous security monitoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of information security experience.
• TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.
• CEH or CompTIA Security+ CE certification.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise vulnerability management and scanning (Tenable/Nessus).
• Familiarity with DISA STIGs, Tenable Audit Files, CIS Benchmarks.
• Linux/Unix and Windows administration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and administer Tenable Security Center infrastructure.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and Nessus scans across Linux/Windows.
• Install and update Tenable Nessus and Security Center software.
• Configure scanning policies, asset lists, and security configurations.
• Review Nessus/ACAS results and track remediation.
• Collaborate with ISS and technical teams to strengthen security posture.
• Prepare reports for management and stakeholders.
• Monitor remediation activities.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Nessus

Tenable Security Center

Linux/Unix administration

Windows administration

Vulnerability management

Patch deployment

Education

Bachelor's degree

DoD 8570 IAT Level II

CEH

CompTIA Security+ CE

Tools

Tenable Nessus

Tenable Security Center

DISA STIGs

Tenable Audit Files

CIS Benchmarks

Job description

CACI is seeking a Vulnerability Assessment Analyst - Information Systems Security Engineer to work on-site in Annapolis Junction, MD, supporting enterprise vulnerability management and cybersecurity operations.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Tenable Security Center and Nessus, Linux and Windows environments, vulnerability assessments, STIG remediation, and continuous security monitoring.