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Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc. · 3 months ago

Senior Tenable Analyst

US-MD-Bethesda

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located near Frederick, MD, currently seeking multiple Sr. Tenable Analyst/SME to provide support to a government contract. This role involves serving as a technical security analyst, conducting compliance and vulnerability assessments, and developing risk management strategies to enhance cybersecurity programs.

Information ServicesInformation TechnologyProfessional Services

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical security analyst in a dynamic client environment

Operate in a fast-paced environment using leadership skills and providing thoughtful ideas of process improvements and enhancements

Conduct compliance and vulnerability assessments on a broad range of systems, including mainframe, UNIX, Windows, networking, databases, virtual environments, applications, and web servers

Utilize both manual and automated methodologies to identify, assess, and report security risks

Prioritize findings based on risk and document detailed corrective and remediation plans/actions

Clearly communicate threat, vulnerabilities, and risk information to stakeholders in executive management positions as well as fellow technical staff and provide recommend solutions for client technical and security challenges

Develop, enhance, and implement risk management strategies to support cybersecurity programs and engage with stakeholder partners to design and implement a holistic risk management strategy

Facilitating communication between the Information Security Program, client Information System Security Officers (ISSOs), and system owners to address security issues and resolve vulnerabilities in a timely manner

Experience in a rapid paced, time sensitive, high-quality environment

Strong problem-solving capabilities and the ability to effectively communicate solutions

Ability to take direction and achieve quality results, independently strive for personal excellence when completing tasks

Strong customer service focus to meet the needs of internal and external customers

Professional, pleasant, and polished demeanor

Ability to work collaboratively with others

Strong eye for small details that make a difference

Qualification

Information Security CertificationsVulnerability ManagementRisk Management StrategiesTenable Product SuiteNIST SP 800 SeriesDatabase Risk AssessmentVulnerability Scanning ToolsApplication Scanning ToolsCustomer Service FocusProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsTeamwork SkillsOrganizational SkillsPresentation Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree and a minimum 8 years of experience, 5 in an Information Security environment

Industry recognized Information Security Certifications (CISSP, Security+, CEH)

General knowledge of IT environments, information security, privacy, and threat and vulnerability management

Knowledge of NIST SP 800 series and testing NIST 800-53 security controls

Ability to effectively present IT security risk to executive management, business and technical

Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplined and dynamic team

Understanding of latest information security vulnerabilities

Excellent self-directing skills – ability to initiate, coordinate and prioritize responsibilities and follow through on tasks and projects

Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities

Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and MS Project

Excellent command of English language in speaking and writing

Experience in a rapid paced, time sensitive, high-quality environment

History of ethical performance

Exhibit considerable client delivery, business development, and proposal development experience

Strong management, teamwork, and interpersonal skills against difficult due dates and timelines

Strong written and verbal skills to effectively communicate at all levels in government and industry

Preferred

Experience with Tenable's product suite, specifically SecurityCenter, Nessus, Nessus Agents, and Nessus Network Monitor

Experience with Vulnerability Management and Continuous Monitoring and Diagnostic operations

Implement new technologies and infrastructure for enhanced database risk assessment capabilities

Coordinate and perform database assessments, analyze scan data, and prepare vulnerability reports for information systems

Experience implementing and maintaining database Configuration Management standards and baselines

Experience testing web applications using automated and manual testing methods

Vulnerability Scanning: Tenable Nessus, Qualys, or Rapid7

Database Scanning: DbProtect or AppDetective

Application Scanning: Appscan, Netsparker or Burp

Proposal development experience

Knowledge of Federal contract vehicles

Presentation skills

Company

Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc.

Edgewater Federal Solutions was founded in 2002 with the mission of being the best IT consulting company possible for our government clients, our contracting partners and our employees.

Founded in 2002

Ijamsville, Maryland, USA

501-1000 employees