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Security Analyst

Mclean, VA · On-site

$137K - $164K/yr

Tenable Certified Security Engineer. Three (3) years' experience with Tenable Security Center and Nessus. One (1) year Nessus Attack Scripting Language experience. * One (1) year operations center ...

Govcio LLC

Cloud Automation Engineer

Kearneysville, WV · On-site

$110K - $135K/yr

Integrate automation solutions with external enterprise services such as Infoblox DDI, Tenable Security Center, and ServiceNow leveraging JavaScript and REST APIs. * Maintain underlying VMware ...

TecTammina

security Engineer

Washington, DC

$63 - $70/hr

Desired Experience: 1. O&M support for hardware, Linux OS and critical security tools 2. Tenable Security Center; vulnerability and compliance assessments, results analysis, process improvement 3. ...

Govcio LLC

Cloud Automation Engineer

Kearneysville, WV · On-site

$110K - $135K/yr

Integrate automation solutions with external enterprise services such as Infoblox DDI, Tenable Security Center, and ServiceNow leveraging JavaScript and REST APIs. * Maintain underlying VMware ...

Integral

Security Analyst

Mclean, VA

$137K - $164K/yr

Tenable Certified Security Engineer. Three (3) years' experience with Tenable Security Center and Nessus. One (1) year Nessus Attack Scripting Language experience. * One (1) year operations center ...

Metova Federal

Senior Security Engineer

Orlando, FL · On-site

$99K - $136K/yr

Familiarity with ACAS, Tenable Security Center, and Tenable Nessus Special Requirements/Security Clearance In accordance with the specifications of a government contract, eligibility for this ...

Command Post Technologies

Senior Security Engineer

Orlando, FL · On-site

$106K - $146K/yr

Familiarity with ACAS, Tenable Security Center, and Tenable Nessus About us : We are Command Post Technologies, Inc. (CPT). CPT is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), providing ...

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How much do tenable security jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for tenable security in the United States is $25.98, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $29.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A key challenge for Tenable Security professionals is staying ahead of constantly evolving cyber threats and adapting to new vulnerabilities as they surface. The role often requires balancing thorough vulnerability assessments with the need to minimize operational disruptions for IT and business teams. In addition, effectively communicating technical findings to non-technical stakeholders can be demanding but is essential to prompt remediation efforts. Strong analytical skills and persistent learning are important to successfully navigate these challenges and deliver effective organizational protection.

What is a Tenable Security?

A Tenable Security job typically involves working with Tenable's cybersecurity tools, such as Nessus, Tenable.io, or Tenable.sc, to identify and manage vulnerabilities in an organization's network. Professionals in this role analyze security risks, conduct vulnerability assessments, and help implement risk mitigation strategies. They may work in roles such as security analysts, engineers, or consultants, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity best practices. Strong knowledge of vulnerability management, network security, and industry regulations is often required.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Tenable Security?

To thrive in a Tenable Security Engineer role, you need expertise in vulnerability assessment, network security, and risk management, usually paired with a degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field. Proficiency with Tenable’s suite of security tools (such as Nessus, Tenable.io, or Tenable.sc), knowledge of security frameworks, and certifications like CISSP or CompTIA Security+ are highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills help professionals collaborate across teams and clearly present findings. These capabilities are crucial for proactively identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities, ensuring organizations maintain a robust security posture.

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Infographic showing various Tenable Security job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,037 per year, or $26 per hour.

Senior Security Engineer

Futrend Technology, Inc.

Bethesda, MD

$120K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Title: Senior Security Engineer
Location: Bethesda, MD (Onsite)
Futrend Technology, Inc. is an innovative business and technology solutions provider delivering high‑value IT services to federal agencies. Our core competencies include Healthcare IT, Federal Financial Management, and Grants Management, with proven success in complex, real‑time system integration and enterprise‑wide implementations.
By leveraging industry best practices, modern technologies, and a customer‑centric approach, Futrend supports mission‑critical federal programs with measurable results. Our team is built on values of integrity, excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and we actively invest in our people’s professional growth.
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Position Overview
Futrend Technology is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join a high‑performing team responsible for solving complex federal security challenges through advanced analytics, automation, and scalable security engineering.
This role is ideal for an architect‑level security professional who thrives in data‑driven environments, enjoys building cross‑platform security visibility, and can translate technical complexity into actionable insights for both operational teams and executive leadership. The position offers the opportunity to work on high‑visibility federal systems that directly support cybersecurity, compliance, and risk management objectives.
Key Responsibilities
  • Design, engineer, and operationalize end‑to‑end security visibility across large‑scale federal environments
  • Integrate and correlate data from multiple security and infrastructure platforms to deliver accurate, authoritative security insights
  • Develop scalable security analytics, dashboards, and reporting aligned with compliance and operational requirements
  • Serve as a technical bridge between security, cloud, operations, and leadership teams
  • Enable continuous improvement of vulnerability posture, asset coverage, and compliance metrics through automation and engineering rigor
  • Support audit‑ready security reporting aligned with federal standards and mandates
Required Qualifications amp; Capabilities
Core Qualifications
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into actionable insights
  • Strong collaboration and problem‑solving abilities in cross‑functional environments
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of information security experience, including 3+ years focused on cloud security
Security Architecture amp; Visibility
  • Proven ability to design and maintain cross‑platform security visibility models spanning vulnerability management, endpoint security, logging and analytics platforms and cloud and on‑premise environments
  • Deep understanding of authoritative asset inventories, agent coverage validation, and vulnerability posture tracking in large enterprise or federal environments
  • Experience correlating security telemetry across diverse tools to produce reliable operational and executive‑level insights
Vulnerability Management amp; Tenable Engineering
  • Advanced, hands‑on expertise with Tenable Security Center and Nessus, including:
  • Ability to create custom vulnerability analytics beyond native tool interfaces
  • Experience normalizing vulnerability data by plugin Id, asset characteristics, operating system, vulnerability age
  • Strong capabilities in large‑scale filtering, including CIDR ranges, IP segmentation, and dynamic exclusions
Splunk Engineering amp; Security Analytics
  • Advanced Splunk engineering skills, including complex SPL development
  • Experience building and maintaining production‑grade XML dashboards for both operations and executive stakeholders
  • Proficiency in Lookup‑based normalization and asset resolution and enrichment workflows
  • Ability to develop snapshots, trending views, and compliance metrics with high data accuracy and integrity
Automation amp; Engineering
  • Strong proficiency in Python for security automation, analytics and reporting, and custom operational tooling
  • Experience developing tools that integrate with security platform APIs to normalize and enrich data, correlate assets across systems, and validate agent health and coverage
Cloud Security amp; Compliance
  • Strong working knowledge of AWS and Azure security including: logging and telemetry, resource tagging strategies, and ephemeral asset tracking
  • Experience aligning security reporting with FedRAMP and OMB M‑21‑31 requirements
  • Ability to translate compliance mandates into measurable, technical security controls
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working in regulated federal environments with complex governance and compliance requirements
  • AWS Certified Security – Specialty (or equivalent cloud security certification)

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