Security Specialist

Job#: 3022144

Job Description:

Tenable Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Location: Burbank, CA (Preferred) | Seattle, WA | Orlando, FL

Schedule: 4 Days Onsite / 1 Day Remote

Type: Contract

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Tenable Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support and enhance an enterprise vulnerability management program. This role will serve as the primary technical authority for all Tenable platforms and will be responsible for optimizing scan configurations, improving asset tagging structures, leveraging automation through APIs, and driving overall scanning efficiency and data quality.

The ideal candidate has strong hands-on Tenable experience, deep technical expertise, and a process-improvement mindset. They should be able to translate vulnerability data into clear, actionable outcomes for stakeholders across a large, distributed enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical lead and SME for Tenable.sc and Tenable.io.
• Review and streamline scan profiles, policies, schedules, and templates to reduce redundancy and improve consistency.
• Lead the cleanup, standardization, and governance of asset tags, repositories, and organizational structures.
• Assess current scanning coverage and performance and recommend improvements for accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Design and implement optimized scanning strategies aligned with business, network, and operational requirements.
• Develop and maintain automation and integrations using the Tenable API for reporting, data ingestion, enrichment, and workflow automation.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and endpoint teams to ensure authenticated, high-quality, and minimally disruptive scanning.
• Create and maintain documentation, standards, and best practices for Tenable configuration and operations.
• Support vulnerability management teams by improving data quality, consistency, and usability.
• Troubleshoot scan failures, credential issues, and performance bottlenecks.
• Provide guidance on platform upgrades, new features, and roadmap adoption.

Key Competencies

• Platform Optimization & Governance
• Automation & Integration
• Process Improvement
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Technical Documentation
• Risk & Vulnerability Analysis

What Success Looks Like

• A streamlined, standardized, and well-governed Tenable environment
• Reduced scan redundancy and improved scanning performance
• Clean, consistent, and actionable asset tagging and reporting
• Increased automation and reduced manual effort through API integrations
• Strong stakeholder confidence in vulnerability data and reporting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large enterprise or highly regulated environments
• Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, or similar scripting languages for API-driven automation
• Familiarity with CMDBs, SIEM, SOAR, and ticketing system integrations
• Relevant security or Tenable certifications

EEO Employer

EEO Employer

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.