ACAS Vulnerability Administrator

Job Description

This position requires an active Secret clearance.

The successful candidate will support the Customer in the design and implementation of Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) for the Customer’s Government Enterprise Networks (GEN), as well as train operators from outside the organization and internal Information Assurance personnel to maintain and operate the ACAS tool functionality.

Compensation & Benefits

Estimated Starting Salary Range for ACAS Vulnerability Administrator: [Enter$]

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided.Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

ACAS Vulnerability Administrator Responsibilities Include

• Rack and provision government furnished equipment (servers), install and patch operating systems, application, and document Department Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIGs) applicable to each network environment for all ACAS implementations.
• Assesses current ACAS implementations for each of the GEN networks and recommend changes.
• Documents the steps required to design the ACAS solution for each of the GEN networks to include IP address, Fully Qualified Domain Name, and physical location of each component.
• Creates network diagrams of the designs with Microsoft Visio (include list of hardware and software requirements).
• Creates reporting dashboard designs and reports for each environment that are specific to the following audiences: Leadership & Executives; Cybersecurity Staff; and System Administrators.
• Ensures GEN networks receive periodic updates from either the DISA/DoD Patch Repository or Tenable.
• Implements the Reporting Dashboard designs and use reporting tool to create reports.
• Ensures scheduled scans are covering 100% of intended assets and are being run successfully.
• Maintains the Nessus scanners and Passive Vulnerability Scanner’s (PVS) connectivity with the associated Security Center (SC).Performs other job-related duties as assigned
  
  

ACAS Vulnerability Administrator Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities Requested

Knowledge and experience with ACAS SC, Nessus Vulnerability Scanners (NVS), and RHEL. Possesses understanding and experience with common cybersecurity toolsets and processes to include STIGs, CAS, IAVA Management and Implementation, and Operation Order (OPORD)/Fragmentary Order (FRAGO) support.

Competencies

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow policies and procedures
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand, as well as the ability to respond clearly to questions
• Aptitude to address negative situations and resolve them in a positive manner.
  
  

Education And Certification Requirements

• ACAS 5.3 certification or newer, 5.14 Preferred
• DoD 8570 IAT III or IAM II (CISA, GSE, SCNA, or CISSP [or Associate], CAP, GSLC, CISM)
• 2 years ACAS and/or Nessus experience
• 3 years’ experience in supporting, configuring, administering Linux
• 3 (RHEL) operating system in an enterprise environment
• Experience with virtualized environments (vSphere, ESXI)
• DoD 8570 IAT III or IAM II (CISA, GSE, SCNA, or CISSP (or Associate), CAP, GSLC, CISM)
  
  

Required Technical Skills

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) experience
• ACAS experience (preferred)
• Scripting (Nessus Attack Scripting Language (NASL), Python, Bash) (preferred)
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
  
  

Company Information

Cherokee Nation Government Solutions (CGS) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CGS, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Similar Searchable Job Titles

• Cybersecurity Vulnerability Analyst
• Network Security Administrator
• Information Assurance Engineer
• Security Tools Administrator (ACAS/Nessus)
• System Security Engineer
  
  

Keywords

• ACAS (Assured Compliance Assessment Solution)
• Nessus / Tenable / SecurityCenter (SC)
• STIG Compliance / DISA STIGs
• RHEL / Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• DoD 8570 / IAT III / IAM II
  
  

Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Please Note:This position is pending a contract award.If you are interested in a future with Cherokee Federal, APPLY TODAY!Although this is not an approved position, we are accepting applications for this future and anticipated need.