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HHS - Tenable Administrator

cFocus Software IncorporatedRockville, MD

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
Remote

Job Description

cFocus Software seeks a Tenable Administrator to join our program supporting the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) This position is remote. This position requires the ability a Public Trust clearance.Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
  • Minimum 5–7 years of experience supporting enterprise vulnerability management programs.
  • Hands-on experience administering Tenable platforms in large, complex environments.
  • Strong knowledge of vulnerability management standards, CVSS, and remediation best practices.
  • Experience integrating vulnerability data with SOC, SIEM, and eGRC platforms.
  • Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-30, NIST SP 800-137, and federal vulnerability management requirements.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
  • Active Tenable Certified Administrator certification
  • Security+, CISSP, or CEH preferred.
Duties:
  • Administer, configure, and maintain Tenable platforms including Tenable.sc, Tenable.io, Nessus, and Nessus Agents.
  • Design and manage authenticated and unauthenticated vulnerability scans across servers, endpoints, network devices, databases, applications, and cloud environments.
  • Ensure proper deployment, health, and coverage of scanning agents and sensors across the HRSA enterprise.
  • Maintain scan schedules, credentials, policies, and exclusions in accordance with HRSA standards.
  • Analyze scan results to ensure accuracy, eliminate false positives, and validate vulnerability findings.
  • Support vulnerability prioritization using CVSS scores, Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV), and threat intelligence.
  • Integrate Tenable with SIEM, eGRC (RSA Archer), ticketing systems, and asset inventories.
  • Develop and maintain vulnerability dashboards, metrics, and reports for ISSOs, system owners, and leadership.
  • Support remediation tracking by providing scan evidence and validation for POA&M closure.
  • Perform configuration and compliance scans using DISA STIGs and CIS Benchmarks.
  • Support penetration testing and red team activities by providing vulnerability intelligence.
  • Maintain SLAs for vulnerability scan requests, reporting, and remediation verification.
  • Develop and maintain Tenable SOPs, workflows, and technical documentation.
  • Support audits, OIG reviews, and data calls related to vulnerability management activities.
  • Coordinate with system owners, ISSOs, SOC analysts, and engineers to resolve scanning issues and reduce risk.

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