About the Role
Mimirtum is looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Tenable Administrator to oversee the operation, maintenance, and optimization of Tenable solutions within our cybersecurity infrastructure. The Tenable Administrator will ensure that vulnerability scanning, assessment, and reporting processes are effectively executed to maintain a secure and compliant IT environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Tenable Solution Management:
Install, configure, and manage Tenable products, including Nessus, Tenable.io, and Tenable.sc.
Maintain Tenable deployments, ensuring all components are updated and functioning optimally.
Vulnerability Scanning and Analysis:
Schedule and execute vulnerability scans across networks, systems, and applications.
Monitor scanning activities to ensure accurate and timely completion of vulnerability assessments.
Analyze scan results, identify critical vulnerabilities, and recommend remediation strategies.
Configuration and Policy Management:
Create, customize, and maintain scanning policies to align with organizational and compliance requirements.
Configure asset groups, scan templates, and user permissions within Tenable platforms.
Reporting and Documentation:
Generate and distribute detailed vulnerability reports to technical teams and management.
Maintain accurate records of scan configurations, schedules, and results.
Document processes and procedures for managing Tenable solutions.
Integration and Automation:
Integrate Tenable solutions with other security tools (e.g., SIEMs, CMDBs, and ticketing systems).
Develop scripts and automation workflows to streamline scanning and reporting tasks.
Compliance and Risk Support:
Support compliance efforts by mapping vulnerability scan data to regulatory and organizational frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS, PCI DSS, HIPAA).
Work closely with IT teams to mitigate risks and ensure security posture aligns with industry standards.
Maintenance and Optimization:
Perform regular maintenance of Tenable systems, including backups, updates, and troubleshooting.
Optimize scanning performance and ensure minimal impact on network and system operations.
Requirements
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
10-15 years of relevant experience.
Strong understanding of vulnerability management and common security frameworks.
Familiarity with networking protocols, operating systems, and system hardening practices.
Basic scripting skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation and integration tasks.
Secret Security Clearance
Preferred:
Tenable Certified Administrator or equivalent certification.
Experience integrating Tenable with SIEMs or ticketing systems.
Knowledge of cloud-based vulnerability management using Tenable.io.
Understanding of CVSS scoring and risk prioritization methodologies.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.