Nessus Subject Matter Expert (SME)

About the role

This position is contingent upon a future opening with Gunnison.

Responsibilities

• Review and identify improvements to scanning architecture.
• Integrate with other scanning/cybersecurity tools and database repositories.
• Develop scanning strategies for enterprise, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Develop dashboards, metrics, and custom reports to communicate findings.
• Stay current on Tenable/Nessus updates, plugins, and vulnerability detection methods.
• Support scanning activities and requests.
• Support Nessus troubleshooting activities with Nessus system admin as needed.

Requirements

• 7+ years of cybersecurity experience with 5+ years as a Nessus SME.
• Expert knowledge of vulnerability management processes and Tenable tool suite.
• Experience integrating Nessus with enterprise SIEM/CDM platforms.
• Familiarity with RMF, NIST SP 800-53, and federal vulnerability management requirements.
• Experience working with Windows, Linux, network devices, and cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with Nessus/Tenable vulnerability scanning tools.
• Experience conducting authenticated and unauthenticated scans.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Clearance Requirement: Active Secret clearance required.

Benefits

• 3 weeks of Personal Leave your first year
• 11 paid Holidays each year
• 5 days of Flexible Time Off each year
• 401(k) company match at 50% up to 10% of your salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Public Transportation Subsidies
• Certifications and Training Allowance - $2,500/year
• Bonus and profit-sharing opportunities, depending on company and employee performance.

Pay

Salary: $110,000 - $124,000/year. The salary range for this position depends upon multiple factors including location, the individual's knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, and contract-specific budget constraints and organizational requirements.