Systems Engineer - Tenable

ARC Group has an immediate opportunity for a Systems Engineer with significant experience with Tenable Nessus! This position is 100% remote. This is starting out as a contract position running through December 2024 with expectations to convert to FTE. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and well-respected organization offering tremendous career growth potential.

 

At ARC Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that diverse perspectives lead to better innovation and problem-solving. As an organization, we embrace diversity in all its forms and encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

 

100% REMOTE!

 

Candidates must have permanent work authorization and work for any employer without sponsorship now or in the future. Third party candidates are not eligible for this role.

 

Description

IT Systems Engineers (Vulnerability Tool Support) are responsible for monitoring, installation, configuration, administration, troubleshooting and maintenance of technology solutions. IT Systems Engineers provide technical support, troubleshoot problem and perform scripting/programming to ensure stable and efficient operation of technology solutions.

Essential functions:

Installation, monitoring, testing, troubleshooting, and administration of the ACAS/Nessus Vulnerability Scanner applications

Provide technical support to customers involving a wide range of software, hardware, and DoD specific applications with respect to the ACAS solution

Analyze and assist in the application of (STIGs) and (IAVAs)

Ensure scheduled scans are covering 100% of intended assets and are being run successfully

Understand how to run scans and create reports within Tenable Security Center.

Configure, optimize, and test vulnerability scans against new and existing Operating Systems and platforms

Perform ACAS Vulnerability scans utilizing Tenable Security Center and Nessus Manager w/deployed Nessus Agents.

Perform scan policy analysis & configuration to determine the impact of vulnerability scanning against target devices

Troubleshoot credential failure issues by performing configuration analysis against the target device

Conduct vulnerability analysis, research, collaborate with System Administrators to mitigate identified vulnerabilities and/or author Plans of Actions and Milestones (PO&AM) as needed

MUST:

Experience with maintaining, optimizing, and troubleshooting the Tenable solution currently deployed in a UNIX environment, including Tenable Security Center, Tenable Vulnerability Management, NNM, LCE, Nessus Manager, Agents, and Scanners

Experience with deploying, configuring, and maintaining Nessus agents in an enterprise environment, including the application of best practices for schedules and integration with Tenable Security Center

Experience with supporting upgrades of Tenable Security Center, Nessus Manager, Nessus scanners, LCE, and PVS

Experience with performing security compliance and vulnerability assessments specifically developing and applying STIG or CIS baselines for various operating systems, including Windows or RHEL and CentOS

Experience with configuring authentication methods, including PIV, SAML, and LDAP, and development of role-based access controls (RBAC)

Experience with performing enterprise-wide networking scanning, agent scan, container, including a credential scan of UNIX, Windows, Network devices, and Vmware

Ability to provide design and architectural guidance for tool capabilities during technical stakeholder meetings

Ability to prepare and maintain solution documentation, including security, configuration, and CONOPS

Experience with scripting Python/Partio

Preferred:

Experience with using Tenable APIs, integrating tenable products, and automating daily activities

Experience with creating dynamic asset, dashboards, and reports

Experience with administering Windows and UNIX in an enterprise environment

Experience with using security tools and technologies, including Domain Naming Service (DNS), Active Directory (AD), Windows PowerShell, Windows credential stores, Microsoft Certificate Authority, Python, REST, JSON, SOAP, Shell Scripting, TCP stack, and Wireshark

SANS GIAC or CISSP Certification

Experience and strong knowledge on using security scanners (e.g. Nessus, Nexpose, etc.), vetting false positives, and remediating vulnerabilities

Reporting experience with MS-SQL; and data registers and business intelligence solutions such as Tableau, Power BI, and Excel.

Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing, shifting priorities.

 

Required Experience:

3-5 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of transferable experience

 

Required Education:

Related Bachelor's degree in an IT related field or relevant work experience

Would you like to know more about our new opportunity? For immediate consideration, please send your resume directly to John Burke at or apply online while viewing all of our open positions at .

ARC Group is a Forbes-ranked a top 20 recruiting and executive search firm working with clients nationwide to recruit the highest quality technical resources. We have achieved this by understanding both our candidate's and client's needs and goals and serving both with integrity and a shared desire to succeed.

At ARC Group, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.

 

Position is offered with no fee to candidate.