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Nessus Administrator

The Judge Group

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Chantilly, VA (On-Site/Office)

The Judge Group is currently seeking a Nessus Administrator to support a DoD customer in Chantilly, VA. For immediate consideration email your resume to rkissinger@judge.com.
- Robbie Kissinger

Requirements:
Active secret clearance or higher

Active Security+ certification or higher

10+ years of experience

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.

Minimum of 10+ years' experience managing vulnerability scanning tools, with a focus on Nessus.

DoD 8140 compliance, CompTIA Security + or higher

Must have Active Secret Clearance

Proven experience administering and configuring Nessus servers, scanners, and plugins

Experience working with large-scale environments, conducting network vulnerability assessments, and remediating findings.

Strong understanding of vulnerability management, risk assessment, and remediation processes.

Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation of Nessus tasks is a plus.

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills to resolve Nessus-related issues and challenges.

Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and support vulnerability management efforts.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in explaining technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.

Ability to manage multiple scanning tasks and projects simultaneously, with a focus on deadlines and priorities

Key Responsibilities:

Installation and Configuration:

  • Install and configure Nessus, Nessus Manager, Nessus Agents, Log Correlation Engine, Nessus Network Monitor, and Security Center on Linux/Unix and Windows environments
  • Install and configure Nessus Agent
  • Secure Tenable servers and enable TLS
  • Integration and Management:
  • Integrate Tenable products with LDAP, Active Directory, and CyberArk
  • Create and manage Tenable Organizations, Repositories, and Scan Zones
  • Manage local and LDAP-based user accounts
  • Configure Tenable plugins/feeds and add audit files
  • Handle product licensing (online and offline)
  • Add scan policies, audit policies, and credentials to Security Center and Nessus Manager
  • Configure Nessus Manager scan pulls to Security Center


Security Analysis:

  • Define and implement scan policies and audit policies
  • Add and manage scan credentials
  • Schedule and execute vulnerability scans
  • Generate, import, and upload scan reports for vulnerability assessment
  • Analyze and validate scan results
  • Maintenance and Support:
  • Provide O&M services for Phase 1 tools in the EITaaS Enterprise solution
  • Troubleshoot issues and optimize system performance
  • Stay current with Tenable product updates and security best practices


Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, or a related field are a plus.

Relevant certifications such Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) are a plus.

Certifications:

CompTIA Security+
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The Judge Group is an international leader in talent solutions that specializes in bridging technology talent gaps. Judge Technical Services, a Judge company, participates in the National Industrial Security Program and can obtain, maintain and service clearances up to and including Top Secret. For decades, Judge has worked with clients across all aspects of the government, aerospace and defense, and commercial sectors. Our greatest asset is the talent we work with.

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