Description

Job Title Vulnerability Scanning Administrator (Cybersecurity Technical Staff 2)

Location Los Alamos, NM, US

Organization Name ICE-DCS/Device Configuration Services

Minimum Salary 96600

Maximum Salary 158000

This position is open for external candidates only to apply.
What You Will Do

The work we do at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has a meaningful impact on our country and the world. The Innovative Customer Experience (ICE) Division is seeking a skilled Vulnerability Scanning Specialist to help manage and optimize scanning across a large, diverse network. In this role, you will troubleshoot network and agent based scanning issues, implement enhancements to improve our scanning and analysis capabilities, and collaborate closely with team members to maintain a scalable and secure infrastructure. You will also provide technical guidance to the team, CSIRT, and NSOC. Responsibilities include performing enterprise wide vulnerability scans using tools like Nessus and Tenable Security Center, ensuring full coverage across multiple platforms and architectures, and delivering Tier 3 support for complex scanning issues.

The successful candidate will be supporting scanning using a Tenable based application, an in-house developed enterprise solution that tracks and documents systems on the network no matter how they are connected, performs vulnerability scans on the systems if possible, and blocks hosts from the network based on a complex set of compliance and vulnerability checks. This system is extremely complex with many other enterprise service interdependencies. The successful candidate will be self-driven, analytical, creative, and patient. They will enjoy working with others, whether their own team, customers, or subject matter experts from other organizations.

Their primary job functions will consist of the following:

• Diagnose and resolve issues with network vulnerability scanning tools, with primary focus on Tenable applications
• Partner with network operators and engineers to identify and resolve host discovery tool challenges
• Collaborate with development teams to conduct release testing, debug issues, and enhance the Tenable based application
• Integrate Tenable based system with external services and data sources through cross-functional team collaboration
• Support vulnerability analysts in investigating false positives and conducting risk assessments
• Facilitate network audits for security compliance teams
• Provide incident response support for host quarantine solutions and scanning-related inquiries
• Deliver technical assistance and guidance to system owners and administrators
• Develop and maintain comprehensive application documentation for end users and technical staff
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new vulnerability scanning and host discovery solutions
• Design and maintain monitoring systems for automated data ingestion and processing workflows

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Experience maintaining, optimizing, and troubleshooting any industry vulnerability scanning/management tool.
• Experience with enterprise level vulnerability management, including configuring scanning, reviewing scan results, reviewing vulnerabilities, troubleshooting false positives/negatives when requested by system admins, and proposing remediation strategies when patching is not available for remediation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members.
• Strong documentation skills.

Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and a minimum of 5 years' related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. At this level post graduate work may be expected.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience administering Tenable Security Center for enterprise-wide vulnerability scanning and assessments.
• Proficiency in configuring scan policies, managing scan zones, generating compliance reports, and integrating vulnerability data.
• Experience performed credentialed vulnerability scanning with Nessus Agents.
• Strong understanding of fundamental networking concepts.
• Experience with administering Windows and *NIX in an enterprise environment.

Work Location : The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Work Schedule: This position may require 24/7 coverage, which could involve working a shift/weekend schedule. Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 Year.

Note to Applicants: Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Contact Details

Contact Name Vigil, Brittany Rose

Email [email protected]

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