Cybersecurity /IAVM Patch Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Technician to serve as a key operator within our security infrastructure. This role focuses on the deployment, configuration, and optimization of both the Tanium platform to ensure enterprise-wide visibility and endpoint security compliance. The ideal candidate has deep technical expertise in automated patching, vulnerability management, and federal security standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Vulnerability Management & ACAS Operations:
  • Tanium Vulnerability Remediation: Execute targeted enterprise-wide remediation efforts, such as fixing multiple vulnerabilities in third-party applications across the endpoint landscape.
  • Automated Software Compliance: Enforce security policies by managing utility installations to ensure secure, credentialed access.
  • STIG & Configuration Management: Ensure strict adherence to federal security standards by implementing Tanium STIGs.
• Tanium Platform Operations:
  • Maintain and operate the Tanium virtual appliance to ensure platform health and security.
  • Execute targeted remediation efforts, such as fixing multiple vulnerabilities in Python across the endpoint landscape.
  • Manage software compliance by overseeing utility installations (e.g., removing standard Putty while maintaining Putty CAC ).
  • Review and manage the software catalog, including evaluating potential additions to the Tanium Self-Service Client .
  • Manage and install new Tanium license files and configure Tanium Client exports to DFS for streamlined data management.
• Compliance & Automated Patching:
  • Support the patching and configuration of Windows and Linux operating systems , as well as various third-party applications.
  • Ensure strict adherence to federal security standards by completing all Tanium STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides).
  • Create and manage new reports , specifically for AD Email Management , to provide leadership with actionable security intelligence.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Cybersecurity , specifically performing the patching and configuration of Windows and Linux operating systems and third-party applications.
• Platform Expertise:
  • Demonstrated experience operating Tanium in an enterprise environment (specifically utilizing the virtual appliance).
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Familiarity with DOD cybersecurity frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., CMMC, C2C).
  • Strong understanding of scripting (Python, PowerShell) for vulnerability remediation.
• Certification Required: Minimum Security+ CE. Higher relevant certifications will be given preferred status.
• Minimum Security Clearance Required: Secret