Nessus SME Team Lead in Washington, District of Columbia at Gunnison Consulting Group

Salary: $115,000 - $124,000/year

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.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Perform and manage vulnerability scans using Nessus/Tenable tools and the Wiz scanning tools for scanning cloud environments
• Architect and deploy new Tenable solutions as they become available and some become end of life
• Analyze scan results and identify security vulnerabilities and misconfigurations
• Provide remediation recommendations and track resolution efforts
• Support vulnerability management reporting, metrics, and compliance activities
• Coordinate with system owners, ISSOs, engineers, and stakeholders to address findings
• Validate remediation actions and perform rescans as needed
• Assist with POA&M management and vulnerability tracking
• Support RMF, continuous monitoring, and audit readiness activities
• Develop and maintain vulnerability management documentation and procedures
• Ability to lead a team of at least three staff

• U.S. citizenship and active final secret clearance are required
• 5+ years of related experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical related discipline, military service or High School Diploma/GED with relevant experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Nessus/Tenable vulnerability scanning tools
• Experience conducting authenticated and unauthenticated scans
• Knowledge of vulnerability management lifecycle and remediation processes
• Experience with Windows, Linux, network devices, and cloud environments
• Familiarity with NIST RMF and cybersecurity compliance frameworks
• Ability to analyze technical findings and communicate risk clearly
• Experience working in fast-paced operational environments
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
• Strong attention to detail and ability to provide timely system updates

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of industry and/or public service practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, calm under pressure, excellence in triage prioritization
• Strong organizational and product management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience supporting federal or government environments
• Familiarity with POA&M management and continuous monitoring
• Security certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CEH, or similar

Clearance Requirement: Active Secret clearance required.

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.
Gunnison Consulting Group's total compensation package also includes bonus and profit-sharing opportunities, depending on company and employee performance. Available employee benefits include:

• 3 weeks of Personal Leave your first year
• 11 paid Holidays each year
• 5 days of Flexible Time Off each year for approved training or certifications (self-study is ineligible)
• 401(k) company match at 50% up to 10% of your salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Public Transportation Subsidies
• Certifications and Training Allowance - Up to $5,000/year!

Why Join Gunnison?

• Gunnison takes on ambitious projects. We target fun, challenging work that requires creative thinking and innovation.
• Quality is our top priority.
• Gunnison employee benefits meet or exceed what other companies in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area offer.
• There is a great sense of camaraderie at Gunnison. This is an atmosphere we will maintain as we continue to grow.
• We are growing rapidly and the opportunity for individual professional growth with Gunnison is outstanding.
• We hire for careers at Gunnison, not to fill a position.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Must be eligible for employment in the United States. We are unable to sponsor candidates at this time.
In 1994 Gunnison began serving the greater Washington, D.C. metro area, focused on tackling our customers' most ambitious technology projects. By creating a culture dedicated to enabling our customers and employees to achieve more than they ever thought they could, the company has thrived for over 25 years.