Security Tool Engineer with Security Clearance

Nessus Security Tool Engineer Location: Chantilly, VA

Work Type: Onsite

Remote Work: NO Job Description Gridiron IT is looking for a Security Tool Engineer to support our DoD customer to implement an enterprise IT service delivery model that provides consistent, secure, high-quality, and cost-effective services to enable mission success and improve end user experience across the customer environment. On this program, Gridiron IT will deliver enhanced capabilities and services to implement and operate an enterprise ITSM solution, enterprise service desk, endpoint management and security solution, as well as CONUS/OCONUS field support and life cycle support for end user devices to enable the DoD customer to transition focus from IT operations to mission operations. As a Security Tool Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security tools and technologies to enhance the organization's cybersecurity posture. Your primary focus will be on evaluating, deploying, configuring, and optimizing various security solutions to protect critical systems and data from cyber threats. You will work closely with the cybersecurity team, IT staff, and other stakeholders to ensure the effective operation of security tools and their integration into the organization's infrastructure. Responsibilities You will be a Tenable-Nessus Security Engineer for the Deployment team as well as providing selective O&M services to Phase 1 tools for an EITaaS Enterprise solution based on Tenable-Nessus. Duties include: Installing and Configuring Nessus, Nessus Manager, Nessus Agents, Log Correlation Engine, Nessus Network Monitor, and Security Center on both Linux/Unix and Windows based environments

Responsible for installing and configuring Nessus Agents

Secure Tenable server an Enable TLS

Integrating Tenable products with LDAP, Active Directory, and CyberArk.

Responsible for the creation of tenable Organizations, Repositories, and Scan Zones.

Responsible for local and LDAP based user management.

Responsible for configuring tenable plugins/feeds and adding audit files.

Responsible for licensing the product both online and offline.

Responsible for adding scan policies, audit policies, and credentials to Security Center, and Nessus Manager.

Responsible for configuring Nessus Manager scan pulls to Security Center

Tenable-Nessus Security Analyst

Responsible for defining scan policies and audit policies

Responsible for adding scan credentials

Responsible for Scheduling scans

Responsible for Generating Scan Reports

Responsible for importing/uploading scan reports for Vulnerability

Responsible for the Analysis and validation of the scan results

Required Qualifications Required: Bachelor's Degree in relevant field and 7 years of relevant experience.

Active Secret Clearance.

Proven experience as a Nessus-Tenable Security Tool Engineer or in a similar role, with hands-on experience in deploying and managing security tools.

In-depth knowledge of the following security technologies: Nessus Tenable (ACAS), Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and STIG Management.

Familiarity with network and system security principles, protocols, and configurations.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve complex security tool issues.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Understanding of industry compliance standards (e.g., NIST) and relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) is advantageous.

Willingness to stay updated with the latest cybersecurity trends and emerging security tools.

Desired: Required DoD 8140 compliant certification such as CompTIA Security+.

Other relevant cybersecurity certifications like Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), are a plus.

Clearance Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Requires Secret Clearance.

Permanent