<p><strong>Tenable Subject Matter Expert (SME)</strong></p><p><strong>Description</strong></p><p>We are seeking a Tenable Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead and mature our enterprise vulnerability management capabilities. This role will serve as the primary technical authority for all Tenable platforms and will focus on optimizing scan configurations, improving asset organization, automating processes, and elevating the accuracy and efficiency of vulnerability data across the environment.</p><p>The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, strong analytical skills, and a process-driven mindset with the ability to translate complex scan data into actionable insights for stakeholders.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Act as the technical lead and subject matter expert for Tenable.sc and Tenable.io.</li><li>Review and optimize existing scan profiles, policies, schedules, and templates to reduce redundancy and increase consistency.</li><li>Oversee cleanup, standardization, and governance of asset tags, repositories, and organizational structures.</li><li>Evaluate current scanning coverage and performance; recommend improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.</li><li>Design and implement optimized scanning strategies aligned with business and operational requirements.</li><li>Build and maintain automation and integrations using the Tenable API for reporting, data ingestion, enrichment, and workflow integration.</li><li>Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and endpoint teams to ensure authenticated, high‑quality, minimally disruptive scanning.</li><li>Create and maintain technical documentation, standards, and best practices for Tenable configuration and operations.</li><li>Support vulnerability management teams by improving data quality, consistency, and usability of findings.</li><li>Troubleshoot scan failures, credential issues, and performance bottlenecks.</li><li>Provide guidance on platform upgrades, new features, and product roadmap adoption.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Competencies</strong></p><ul><li>Tenable Platform Optimization & Governance</li><li>Automation & API Integration</li><li>Process Improvement & Standardization</li><li>Cross‑Team Collaboration</li><li>Technical Documentation</li><li>Vulnerability & Risk Analysis</li></ul><p><strong>What Success Looks Like</strong></p><ul><li>A standardized, well‑governed Tenable environment.</li><li>Reduced scan redundancy and improved scan performance.</li><li>Clean, consistent asset tagging and reporting structures.</li><li>Increased automation and reduced manual effort.</li><li>Higher stakeholder confidence in vulnerability data and reporting.</li></ul>

<p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>5+ years in vulnerability management, security operations, or security engineering.</li><li>Extensive hands-on experience administering Tenable.sc and/or Tenable.io.</li><li>Proven experience optimizing scan policies, schedules, and asset tagging structures.</li><li>Strong proficiency with the Tenable API and scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, etc.) for automation.</li><li>Experience supporting enterprise or highly regulated environments.</li><li>Familiarity with CMDB, SIEM, SOAR, and ticketing system integrations.</li><li>Solid understanding of network architectures, operating systems, and authentication methods.</li><li>Experience managing large-scale, distributed scanning environments.</li><li>Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Relevant security or Tenable certifications preferred.</li><li>BS degree or equivalent work experience.</li></ul><p><br></p>

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