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# Systems Security Engineer

- **Company:** ELEVI Associates, LLC
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $65,000.0 - $150,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, System Configuration, Linux, Linux Security Modules, Linux Servers, Service Pack, Software Vulnerability Management, Software Security, Tenable Nessus, Nessus, CIS Benchmarks, Network Server, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** September 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9131868/systems-security-engineer

## About the Role

* You must be willing to work in the Annapolis Junction, MD, area
 * You must have a current and active security clearance with polygraph
 * Four (4) years of experience as an SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity are required.
 * Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional system administration experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
 * Sec+ or higher required
 * Familiarity with DISA STIGs, Tenable Audit files, and / or CIS Benchmarks
 * Hands-on operational experience with enterprise vulnerability management and scanning solutions, such as Tenable
 * Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities
 * Working knowledge of networking, Linux/Unix, Windows administration, patch deployment and system configuration

## Description

Some of your day-to-day activities will include:

 * Maintain and optimize the Tenable Security Center infrastructure.
 * Conduct regular security patching, assessments and scans on Linux Security Center servers using Tenable Nessus.
 * Mitigate STIGS/Vulnerabilities on Tenable Linux Security Center Servers and Windows/Linux Nessus Scanning Servers.
 * Install and update Tenable Nessus Software on Linux/Windows Scanning Servers.
 * Install and update Tenable Security Center Software on Linux Servers.
 * Configure and fine-tune scanning policies and asset lists to ensure thorough vulnerability coverage.
 * Keep abreast of the latest Tenable Security Center features and updates.
 * Perform regular vulnerability assessments of multiple device types and Operating Systems using Tenable Security Center.
 * Utilize Nessus Scanning Tool to identify vulnerabilities across customer assets on a Continuous Monitoring basis.
 * Review Nessus/ACAS scan results and provide direction where required.
 * Recognizes potential, successful, and unsuccessful scan results for efficiency in reporting compromises thorough reviews and analyses of relevant event detail and summary information.
 * Analyze scan results and generate comprehensive vulnerability reports.
 * Monitor and track vulnerability remediation progress.
 * Collaborate with ISS and other teams to ensure timely vulnerability remediation.
 * Communicate effectively with stakeholders about the security posture and potential risks.
 * Prepare and deliver clear and concise reports to management and stakeholders.
 * Maintain accurate records of security incidents and vulnerabilities.


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