Vulnerability Management Engineer

D2 Technical Services; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Accrued PTO

STD/LTD/Life Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

D2 Technical Services is seeking a highly skilled Tenable product Administrator to support our Intelligence Community customer. This role focuses on managing Tenable Suite on Linux, conducting vulnerability scans, and coordinating remediation across IT and security teams.

A TS/SCI clearance is required to be eligible for hire, with polygraph as a post-hire requirement. The ideal candidate will have hands-on Linux administration experience, deep vulnerability management knowledge, and the ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical field; ten years of Cyber Security experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• Current TS/SCI clearance and ability to pass a Government polygraph as a post-hire requirement.
• Hands-on administration experience with Tenable Suite on Linux.
• Strong knowledge of vulnerability management, security protocols, and DoD cybersecurity standards.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Tenable Security Center, Nessus Scanners, and Nessus Managers on Linux.
• Run regular vulnerability scans and assess results by severity and impact.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to remediate identified vulnerabilities.
• Generate vulnerability reports and distribute to stakeholders.
• Monitor security alerts and respond to incidents in a timely manner.
• Provide training and support for Tenable products on Linux.
• Ensure optimal performance and security of Tenable environment on Linux.

Skills

Tenable Suite administrator

Linux administration

Vulnerability management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field

DoD 8570 IAT Level II certified (current)

Tools

Tenable Security Center

Nessus Scanners

Nessus Manager

Job description

ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED

The Tenable Administrator will support our Intelligence Community customer's various endpoint security platforms. Positions on TCS require a TS/SCI clearance to be eligible for hire; with the ability to successfully pass a Government polygraph as a post-hire requirement.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Tenable product Administrator with hands on experience in Linux platforms to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and administering our Tenable Suite environment, as well as configuring and maintaining them on Linux systems. This role requires a deep understanding of vulnerability management, security protocols, and the Tenable product suite, with a strong focus on Linux based installation.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain the Tenable Security Center, Tenable Nessus Scanners, and Tenable Nessus Managers on Linux platforms.
• Perform regular vulnerability scans and assessments across the organization’s network using Tenable products.
• Analyze scan results and prioritize vulnerabilities based on severity and impact.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to remediate identified vulnerabilities.
• Generate and distribute vulnerability reports to stakeholders.
• Monitor security alerts and respond to incidents in a timely manner.
• Stay updated on the latest security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Provide training and support to users on the Tenable Security Center, Tenable Nessus Scanners, and Tenable Nessus Managers on Linux.
• Ensure the optimal performance and security of the Tenable environment on Linux platforms.
• Configure and install various security products utilizing Linux OS.

Qualifications

Required

• TS/SCI clearance (current). As a post hire requirement, selected candidate must be able to successfully pass and maintain a Government polygraph.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certified (current).
• Must obtain a CSSP Infrastructure Support certification within 6 months of hire date.
• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Computer Science or related field) and ten (10) years of technical experience in Cyber Security. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Working knowledge of maintaining Enterprise Cyber Security Engineering requirements utilizing all or some of the following tools: Tenable Suite that include Security Center, Nessus Scanners, Nessus Manager with hands on administrator experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Linux operating systems, including installation, configuration, and maintenance.
• Experience with large scale enterprise/global networks in a high paced, diverse environment.
• Understanding of and experience with the DoD Architecture Framework and other key DoD network architecture and strategic planning instructions.
• Experience in providing status reports and products to senior management and customers.
• Experience with plans, designs, and evaluations of security systems and architectures.

Desired

• CSSP Infrastructure Support certification.
• Any Linux related certifications.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation tasks.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $130-$140k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above stated range.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision
• 401(k) match
• Accrued PTO
• STD/LTD/Life Insurance
• Referral Bonuses
• professional development reimbursement
• and more!

D2 Technical Services is committed to a merit based recruitment process and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. As a Veteran Owned Small Business, we particularly welcome applications from veterans who have the requisite skills and experience.

Job applicants that are interested in one of our openings and may require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, should contact us to request an accommodation.