Sr. Information Assurance Security Specialist, Tenable

Description

Contingent on Contract Award

National Capital Region (Hybrid)

Connected Logistics is seeking a Senior Information Assurance Security Specialist for RMF Step 6 and Tenable Operations to assist in providing the Department of State Directorate of Technology (DT), Enterprise Architecture (EA), Cyber Security Team (CST) comprehensive cybersecurity support services to protect critical consular systems and data. The CST Cyber portfolio ensures compliance with federal mandates including the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) and the Risk Management Framework (RMF), encompassing security monitoring, incident response, threat detection, vulnerability management, and continuous authorization activities.

The Senior Information Assurance Security Specialist, Tenable (Step 6 & Tenable Operations) will evaluate operational security data, system changes, and remediation evidence to maintain current system risk and authorization records. Personnel assigned Tenable duties also administer and troubleshoot scanning services within the team's scheduled 24/7/365 coverage model. 

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for senior-level continuous-monitoring analysis, authorization maintenance, and assigned Tenable engineering or operational support for complex consular systems.

• Analyze Tenable and Wiz findings, confirm affected systems, prioritize KEVs/BODs, and coordinate remediation.
• Maintain POA&Ms, risk assessments, closure evidence, authorization conditions, and current RMF artifacts.
• Perform SIA/NOC analysis and document effects on controls, boundaries, inventories, and authorization posture.
• Support FISMA submissions, audit data calls, contingency tests, independent assessments, and post-incident documentation.
• For Tenable assignments, manage scan policies, credentials, agents, schedules, plugins, access, backups, patches, dashboards, and approved integrations.
• Troubleshoot incomplete or non-credentialed scans, stale data, service failures, and suspected false positives.
• Document shift handoffs and escalation actions; mentor junior staff and provide engineering escalation support as assigned.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and a final Secret clearance or higher
• Relevant degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, or a related discipline, subject to the LCAT and permitted substitutions.
• Senior-level continuous-monitoring, vulnerability-management, and RMF maintenance experience for Federal systems.
• For Tenable assignments, demonstrated hands-on platform administration and troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to evaluate operational findings for control effectiveness, mission risk, remediation priority, and authorization impact.
• Availability for assigned shifts, relief coverage, or after-hours escalation associated with Tenable operations.
• Meet applicable LCAT certification requirements and maintain required credentials.

Preferred Qualifications

• CISSP, CGRC, or CISM and relevant Tenable or cloud-security credentials.
• DOS ArchAngel, Wiz, iPost/iMatrix, ServiceNow, and SIA/NOC experience.
• Experience with API integrations, platform recovery, credentialed scan coverage, and automated reporting.

Success in this position will be demonstrated by reliable scanning services, current risk records, timely change analysis, sound vulnerability prioritization, and evidence-backed remediation closure.

Total Rewards Statement

We believe in fairness and clarity throughout our hiring process. The anticipated salary range for this position is $110,000.00-$120,000.00 USD. This is a good-faith range based on factors such as your experience, geographic location, and any applicable contractual requirements, and may vary slightly.

Beyond salary, we provide a robust benefits package and encourage ongoing professional development, because your growth and well-being matter to us. We’re excited to support you in building a rewarding career with us!

Connected Logistics respects the need for confidentiality for all applicants.

Connected Logistics has been named a 2026 WTOP Top Workplace in the medium sized business category. Our mission is clear: we deliver mission-focused IT, cybersecurity, logistics, and enterprise modernization support to federal agencies. When we invest in our people and create an environment where they feel valued and empowered, we deliver stronger outcomes for our clients and the missions we support.

Connected Logistics offers an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a great 401(k) package, and generous Paid Time Off.

EOE/Disability/Veterans