essus Administrator\n

Oneida Technical Solutions, LLC (OTS) has a rich history of providing IT support and associated services in highly complex, highly regulated, highly secure environments, including the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), law enforcement, health care, retail, and the casino gaming industry. We have an exciting opportunity to support the Air Force Enterprise IT as a Service (EITaaS) Wave 1, specifically advancing the solution for bringing the EITaaS IT Service Management offerings to SIPR.\n

We are currently seeking a Nessus Administrator for an onsite position in Chantilly, VA. We are seeking a skilled Nessus Administrator to manage, configure, and optimize our Nessus vulnerability scanning and assessment platform. The Nessus Administrator will be responsible for ensuring that Nessus is effectively integrated into the organization's vulnerability management processes, running regular scans, troubleshooting issues, and providing detailed reports. This role is pivotal in helping maintain the security posture of our network infrastructure by identifying, assessing, and remediating vulnerabilities.\n\nMinimum of 10+ years' experience managing vulnerability scanning tools, with a focus on Nessus.\nDoD 8140 compliance, CompTIA Security + or higher \nMust have Active Secret Clearance\nProven experience administering and configuring Nessus servers, scanners, and plugins\nExperience working with large-scale environments, conducting network vulnerability assessments, and remediating findings.\nStrong understanding of vulnerability management, risk assessment, and remediation processes.\nFamiliarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation of Nessus tasks is a plus.\nStrong troubleshooting and analytical skills to resolve Nessus-related issues and challenges.\nAbility to work effectively in cross-functional teams and support vulnerability management efforts.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in explaining technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.\nAbility to manage multiple scanning tasks and projects simultaneously, with a focus on deadlines and priorities\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nInstallation and Configuration:\n\nInstall and configure Nessus, Nessus Manager, Nessus Agents, Log Correlation Engine, Nessus Network Monitor, and Security Center on Linux\/Unix and Windows environments\nInstall and configure Nessus Agents\nSecure Tenable servers and enable TLS\n\n\nIntegration and Management:\n\nIntegrate Tenable products with LDAP, Active Directory, and CyberArk\nCreate and manage Tenable Organizations, Repositories, and Scan Zones\nManage local and LDAP-based user accounts\nConfigure Tenable plugins\/feeds and add audit files\nHandle product licensing (online and offline)\nAdd scan policies, audit policies, and credentials to Security Center and Nessus Manager\nConfigure Nessus Manager scan pulls to Security Center\n\n\nSecurity Analysis:\n\nDefine and implement scan policies and audit policies\nAdd and manage scan credentials\nSchedule and execute vulnerability scans\nGenerate, import, and upload scan reports for vulnerability assessment\nAnalyze and validate scan results\n\n\nMaintenance and Support:\n\nProvide O&M services for Phase 1 tools in the EITaaS Enterprise solution\nTroubleshoot issues and optimize system performance\nStay current with Tenable product updates and security best practices\n\n\n\n\n\n

Qualifications:\n\nEducation:\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, or a related field are a plus.\nRelevant certifications such Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) are a plus.\n\n\n\n\nCertifications:\nCompTIA Security+\nTenable Certified Nessus Expert (TCNE) or other relevant certifications a plus.\nAdditional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCSP are highly preferred.\n\n\n\n

Oneida Technical Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.\n

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