<p>Description</p><p><em>Salary: $115,000 - $124,000/year</em></p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking an experienced Nessus Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support vulnerability management and security compliance activities within a fast-paced cybersecurity environment. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Tenable Nessus, Wiz scanning tool, vulnerability assessment processes, remediation coordination, and reporting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Duties and responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li>Perform and manage vulnerability scans using Nessus/Tenable tools and the Wiz scanning tools for scanning cloud environments  </li><li>Architect and deploy new Tenable solutions as they become available and some become end of life</li><li>Analyze scan results and identify security vulnerabilities and misconfigurations </li><li>Provide remediation recommendations and track resolution efforts </li><li>Support vulnerability management reporting, metrics, and compliance activities </li><li>Coordinate with system owners, ISSOs, engineers, and stakeholders to address findings </li><li>Validate remediation actions and perform rescans as needed </li><li>Assist with POA&M management and vulnerability tracking </li><li>Support RMF, continuous monitoring, and audit readiness activities </li><li>Develop and maintain vulnerability management documentation and procedures</li><li>Ability to lead a team of at least three staff</li></ul><p>Requirements</p><ul><li>U.S. citizenship and active final secret clearance are required</li><li>5+ years of related experience required.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in a technical related discipline, military service or High School Diploma/GED with relevant experience. </li><li>Strong hands-on experience with Nessus/Tenable vulnerability scanning tools </li><li>Experience conducting authenticated and unauthenticated scans </li><li>Knowledge of vulnerability management lifecycle and remediation processes </li><li>Experience with Windows, Linux, network devices, and cloud environments </li><li>Familiarity with NIST RMF and cybersecurity compliance frameworks </li><li>Ability to analyze technical findings and communicate risk clearly </li><li>Experience working in fast-paced operational environments </li><li>Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality</li><li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams</li><li>Strong attention to detail and ability to provide timely system updates </li></ul><p><strong>Desired Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong knowledge of industry and/or public service practices.</li><li>Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, calm under pressure, excellence in triage prioritization</li><li>Strong organizational and product management skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li><li>Experience supporting federal or government environments </li><li>Familiarity with POA&M management and continuous monitoring </li><li>Security certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CEH, or similar  </li></ul><p><strong>Clearance Requirement</strong>: Active Secret clearance required.</p><p><br></p><p><br>The salary range for this position depends upon multiple factors including location, the individual's knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, and contract-specific budget constraints and organizational requirements.<br>Gunnison Consulting Group's total compensation package also includes bonus and profit-sharing opportunities, depending on company and employee performance. Available employee benefits include:</p><ul><li>3 weeks of Personal Leave your first year</li><li>11 paid Holidays each year</li><li>5 days of Flexible Time Off each year for approved training or certifications (self-study is ineligible)</li><li>401(k) company match at 50% up to 10% of your salary</li><li>Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance</li><li>Life and Disability Insurance</li><li>Public Transportation Subsidies</li><li>Certifications and Training Allowance - Up to $5,000/year!</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join Gunnison?</strong></p><ul><li>Gunnison takes on ambitious projects. We target fun, challenging work that requires creative thinking and innovation.</li><li>Quality is our top priority.</li><li>Gunnison employee benefits meet or exceed what other companies in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area offer.</li><li>There is a great sense of camaraderie at Gunnison. This is an atmosphere we will maintain as we continue to grow.</li><li>We are growing rapidly and the opportunity for individual professional growth with Gunnison is outstanding.</li><li>We hire for careers at Gunnison, not to fill a position.</li></ul><p>Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Must be eligible for employment in the United States. We are unable to sponsor candidates at this time.<br>In 1994 Gunnison began serving the greater Washington, D.C. metro area, focused on tackling our customers' most ambitious technology projects<strong>.</strong> <em><strong>By creating a culture dedicated to enabling our customers and employees to achieve more than they ever thought they could</strong></em><strong>,</strong> the company has thrived for over 25 years.</p>