Nessus Engineer/Admin @ True Zero Technologies

True Zero Technologies, a veteran-owned small business, was founded on the principle that the purposeful enablement of people and technology in an organization directly ties to the quality of its outcomes. True Zero recognizes that said outcomes begin and end with our people, and that is what we have built, a community of like-minded, driven, and passionate individuals and innovators who are aligned in a common goal of delivering top tier services to our customers. In 2023, True Zero was recognized as a “Best Places to Work” in two categories ("Prosperous and Thriving" ($5MM – $50MM in gross revenue) and "Mid-Atlantic Region" (DC, DE, MD, NC, VA, WV)) and in 2022, was recognized as one of Inc. Magazine’s Top 5000 Fastest Growing Companies.

True Zero Technologies is seeking a highly skilled Nessus Engineer/Admin to join our team of cybersecurity professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in engineering, administration, and consulting within the Nessus platform. As a Nessus Engineer/Admin, you will play a crucial role in setting up, operating, and maintaining Nessus installations for our clients. Your expertise will contribute to the overall success of our cybersecurity initiatives.

Nessus Engineer/Admin Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and maintain Nessus deployments for clients, ensuring comprehensive vulnerability scanning and management.
Collaborate with clients to understand their unique requirements and provide expert advice on Nessus solutions.
Perform administrative tasks such as configuring scan policies, managing scan schedules, and interpreting scan results within the Nessus platform.
Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests using Nessus, identifying security vulnerabilities and recommending remediation strategies.
Monitor and analyze scan results, prioritize vulnerabilities, and provide actionable recommendations to clients.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to Nessus installations in a timely manner.
Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and developments in Nessus technology.

Nessus Engineer/Admin Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Equivalent work experience will be considered.
Proven experience working as a Nessus Engineer/Admin, with a strong understanding of Nessus deployments, operations, and maintenance.
Proficiency in administering Nessus technologies, including scan policy creation, scan result analysis, and integration with vulnerability management systems.
Knowledge of vulnerability assessment and penetration testing methodologies.
Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and best practices.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think analytically.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with clients and team members.
Relevant certifications such as Tenable Certified Nessus Auditor (TCNA) or Tenable Certified Nessus Engineer (TCNE) are highly desirable.

U.S. Citizenship is required as this is in support of a Federal Customer.

We’re actively searching for talented security and technology practitioners who are ready to experience the True Zero difference. As a True Zero team member, you’ll enjoy:

- Competitive salary, paid twice per month

- Best in class medical coverage

- 100% of medical premiums covered by True Zero

- Company wide new business incentive programs

- Contribution Incentives (i.e. white papers, blog posts, internal webinars, etc.)

- 3 weeks of PTO starting + 11 Paid Holidays Annually

- 401k Program with 100% company match on the first 4%

- Monthly reimbursement of Cell Phone and Home Internet costs

- Paternity/Maternity Leave

- Investment in training and certifications to broaden and deepen your technical skills

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