Tenable Consultant - Threat & Vulnerability Remediation | Remote, USA - Optiv Austin, TX Bookmark Share Print 220 0 2

Listing Description

This position will be fully remote and can be hired anywhere in the continental U.S.

A Consultant on the Vulnerability Management & Remediation (VM&R) service delivery practice area functions as a technical thought leader and possesses extensive practical experience in several areas of an organization’s security and information systems and how they relate to attack surface, vulnerability management and remediation. The Consultant should be capable of performing various types of security assessments and interviews with staff while maintaining a business focus on meeting client demands.
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This position will work both independently and as part of a team to perform a number of vulnerability management and remediation tasks to include: providing overall VM program development consulting; assisting Clients with the discovery and analysis of threats and vulnerabilities; performing risk-based prioritization of detected vulnerabilities; providing guidance and support for the remediation of vulnerabilities and incident findings; tracking the status of remediation; and verification of the effectiveness of remediation actions.


How you’ll make an impact
  • Assess vulnerability management programs including program governance, operational processes, and technology use.
  • Develop VM program components, including policies, procedures, technical designs, and roadmaps for improving program maturity.
  • Deploy, configure, and optimize VM platforms based on client’s environment and requirements.
  • Assess an organization’s security posture using automated vulnerability management tools.
  • Use creative approaches to triage, prioritize, and track remediation of vulnerabilities.
  • Provide tactical and strategic, detailed remediation advice to improve client’s security posture.
  • Create comprehensive reports that identify existing vulnerabilities, average time to remediate and other key performance indicators.
  • Interface with client personnel to gather information, clarify scope and provide consultative guidance.
  • Execute projects using Optiv’s established methodology, tools, and documentation.
  • Collaborate with other team members and practices to deliver client projects.

  • What we’re looking for
  • Minimum of 2–5 years of Information Risk Management or Information Security experience.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of hands-on experience working with one or more of the top vulnerability scanning tools (e.g. Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7). Strong preference to Tenable.
  • Knowledge of general security concepts and methods such as vulnerability assessments, data classification, privacy assessments, incident response, security policy creation, enterprise security strategies, architectures and governance.
  • Strong presentation and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent, detailed writing skills.
  • Process-oriented individual with strong attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in parallel.
  • Holds or is willing to pursue related professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, and/or CISA.
  • Prior experience with risk-based analysis/intelligence tools (i.e. Kenna/Brinqa/Vulcan/RiskIQ, etc.).
  • Prior experience performing hands-on system configuration changes or system patching as a system administrator, network administrator, or software developer.
  • Familiarity with scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash, etc.).
  • Understanding of different Operating Systems, network architectures, network devices, and software suites (e.g. Windows, Linux, Macs, Cisco, Palo Alto, Active Directory, etc.).
  • Experience with Windows-native and third-party patching tools (e.g., WSUS, SCCM, Ivanti, SolarWinds, JAMF, BigFix, etc.).
  • Ability to explain complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences including executives.
  • Ability to work well with client and self-manage through difficult situations, focused on client satisfaction.
  • #LI-NA1

  • If you are seeking a culture that supports growth, fosters success, and moves the industry forward, find your place at Optiv! As a market-leading provider of cyber security solutions, Optiv has the most comprehensive ecosystem of security products and partners to deliver unparalleled services. Our rich and successful history with our clients is based on trust, serving more than 12,000 clients of varying sizes and industries, including commercial, government, and education. We have the proven expertise to plan, build, and run successful security programs across Risk Management, Cyber Digital Transformation, Threat Management, Security Operations - Managed Services, and Identity and Data Management.

    What you can expect from Optiv
    • A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Affinity groups including, Black Employee Network, Disabled Employee Network, Latino Employee Network, Optiv Pride (LGBTQIA+), Veterans Support Network, and Women's Network.
    • Work/life balance.
    • Professional training resources
    • Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
    • Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.
    • The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)


    Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Optiv respects your privacy.  By providing your information through this page or applying for a job at Optiv, you acknowledge that Optiv will collect, use, and process your information, which may include personal information and sensitive personal information, in connection with Optiv’s selection and recruitment activities.  For additional details on how Optiv uses and protects your personal information in the application process, click here to view our Applicant Privacy Notice. If you sign up to receive notifications of job postings, you may unsubscribe at any time.


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