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IT Systems Engineer (Vulnerability Tool Support)
Jacksonville, FL
Job Description
Job Title: IT Systems Engineer (Vulnerability Tool Support)
Duration: 6 months (Temp to Hire)
Location: Remote (EST working hours)
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
Required Education:
Related Bachelor's degree in an IT related field or relevant work experience
Required Experience:
3-5 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of transferable experience demonstrating proficiency and experience in design, implementation, monitoring and troubleshooting technology
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.
SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at nahr@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
Duration: 6 months (Temp to Hire)
Location: Remote (EST working hours)
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
Required Education:
Related Bachelor's degree in an IT related field or relevant work experience
Required Experience:
3-5 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of transferable experience demonstrating proficiency and experience in design, implementation, monitoring and troubleshooting technology
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.
SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at nahr@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
3 to 5 years
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