Tenable Engineer

This is a remote position.

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Tenable Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, deployment, configuration, and management of Tenable solutions, ensuring our organization maintains a robust vulnerability management program. This role requires expertise in Tenable Nessus and Tenable.io, along with strong knowledge of security best practices, network configurations, and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Tenable Deployment and Configuration:
  
• Install, configure, and maintain Tenable solutions (Nessus, Tenable.sc, Tenable.io) to support organizational vulnerability management.
  
• Customize scan policies to address specific security requirements and business needs.
  
• Vulnerability Management:
  
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and ensure accurate detection of security threats.
  
• Analyze scan results, prioritize vulnerabilities, and provide actionable recommendations to mitigate risks.
  
• Work with IT and development teams to remediate identified vulnerabilities.
  
• Integration and Automation:
  
• Integrate Tenable solutions with existing security tools (e.g., SIEMs, CMDBs, and ticketing systems).
  
• Automate vulnerability management workflows using APIs and scripting.
  
• Compliance and Reporting:
  
• Support compliance initiatives by mapping scan results to relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., PCI DSS, HIPAA, NIST, etc.).
  
• Generate and present detailed reports to stakeholders, including executive summaries for management.
  
• Security Program Support:
  
• Collaborate with security operations and IT teams to enhance overall security posture.
  
• Participate in security incident response as needed, leveraging Tenable tools for investigations.
  
• Continuous Improvement:
  
• Stay updated on the latest trends in vulnerability management and Tenable product updates.
  
• Provide training and guidance to team members on Tenable solutions.
  

Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  
• 6-10 years. of hands-on experience with Tenable Nessus, Tenable.io, and/or Tenable.sc.
  
• Strong understanding of vulnerability management lifecycle, CVSS scoring, and risk assessment methodologies.
  
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation.
  
• Experience with integrating Tenable solutions into broader IT ecosystems (e.g., SIEMs, ticketing tools).
  
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, networking protocols, and common security frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS).
  
• Secret Clearance is required.

Preferred:

• Tenable Certified Engineer or other relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+).
  
• Experience in cloud security and Tenable.io for cloud environments.
  
• Familiarity with container security and scanning tools.
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.