Nessus Subject Matter Expert
Arlington, VA

Job Description

Vaxcom Services, Inc.

www.vaxcom.com

Vaxcom Services Inc. (an Xator Corporation National Security Solutions Company) is a niche provider of intelligence related support services. We are recognized experts in Intelligence Community with subject matter expertise in the areas of Technical/IT Services, Operations, and Intelligence Services.

Clearance Requirement:

Active TS/SCI clearance is required.

Nessus Subject Matter Expert Arlington, VA

The Nessus Subject Matter Expert supports the development and implementation of cyber engineering strategies, tools and techniques to enhance a system's cyber-resiliency against existing and emerging cyber-threats. The successful candidate will be required to perform hands-on technical analysis of test data and use critical thinking and a broad understanding of different technologies to identify areas susceptible to cyber-attack, based upon provided cyber-threat intelligence. Upon identifying susceptibilities, assist in developing recommended improvements to engineering requirements and specifications. The candidate will support development of presentations and reports to document findings, and will require good communication and interpersonal skills to convey findings in a tactful manner and at the technical proficiency of the audience.

Responsibilities:

Capable of providing cybersecurity engineering support on systems, system elements, interfacing systems, components, security tools, devices and/or processes for developmental and operational cyber tools

Possess in-depth technical and theoretical knowledge of cyber defensive operations and technologies

Required Skills:

Installing and Configuring Nessus, Nessus Manager, Nessus Agents, Log Correlation Engine, Nessus Network Monitor, and Security Center on both Linux/Unix and Windows based environments

Desired Skills:

Should hold one or more of the following certifications in good, current standing: CISA, GCIH, GCED, CISSP, CASP, or Security+

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.

A Master's degree in a related discipline may be substituted for two (2) years of experience

Professional experience may be substituted for a degree

Vaxcom is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

For additional information about Vaxcom Services Inc., Xator Corporation or the position, please email John at john.reidy@xatorcorp.com.