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Scanning and Vulnerability Management Analyst New Belleville, IL

Electrosoft Inc, Chicago, IL, United States


Scanning and Vulnerability Management Analyst Electrosoft Inc. is seeking an Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) administrator to support the implementation and sustainment of the government‑mandated ACAS system, which is comprised of Security Center, Nessus Manager, Nessus Scanner, and Nessus Network Monitor. The ACAS admin will provide automated network vulnerability scanning, configuration assessment, and network discovery. Responsibilities include technical and functional requirements gathering, completing design documentation, and installation, configuration, and sustainment of the solution.

Responsibilities

Scan the USTRANSCOM networks for vulnerabilities using DoD standard scanning tools

Provide reports to the system administrators, leadership, and other organizations

Maintain the scanning servers and laptops by applying the required vendor patches and updating the scanning engine and audit files

Maintain situational awareness of current vulnerabilities and exploits

Qualifications

At least 5 years’ experience in patch management

Experience using Tenable Nessus to conduct vulnerability and compliance scans

Experience with vulnerability mitigation and reporting

Experience in Windows Operating System Environment

Experience with DISA’s Vulnerability Management System

Some experience with DISA STIGs

Some experience with Unix/Linux based systems

Some experience with Cisco network devices

Experience administering Windows Servers or Workstations

Basic understanding of cryptographic principles

Basic understanding of cloud environments to include containers and Kubernetes

Must have highly effective communication skills both oral and written

Education

Minimum of a Bachelor of Science (or higher) in computer engineering, computer science, IT, cybersecurity, or a related field.

Relevant years of experience may be used in substitution for situations where the candidate does not have a Bachelor's degree in the required field.

Certification

Must have a current 8140 Cyber Security compliant certification in one of the following: CISA, CISM, CySA+, GPEN, GSNA, or an advanced degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology or Software Engineering.

Minimum of an active Secret Clearance.

Work Location Required onsite work at the client location at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois with some ability to telework on occasion.

Pay Range $100,000 - $110,000 USD

Equal Employment Opportunity As set forth in Electrosoft’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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