EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Essential Qualifications/Experience:
· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field Or equivalent experience
· 3+ years of experience in IT security, with a focus on System Administration, Security Tools Management in large organisations
· Strong understanding of security best practices and experience with Tenable products especially with Tenable Identity Exposure
· IP switching and routing in a wired and wireless environment
· Systems administration, ideally both with Windows and Linux
· Good engineering skills including programming and/or scripting knowledge (python, shell scripting, PowerShell)
· Demonstrable experience of analysing and interpreting system, security and application logs in order to diagnose faults and spot abnormal behaviours
· Experience with Service Management, monitoring and reporting tools, ideally SolarWinds
· Database management skills, preferably MS SQL
· Experience with system instrumentation solutions such as Ansible
· Experience with Active Directory Management
Desirable Qualifications/Experience:
· Experience in working with NATO
· Experience of working with NATO Communications and Information Agency
· Experience of working with national Defence or Government entities
DUTIES/ROLE:
· System Installation and Configuration:
ü Install and set up Tenable Identity Exposure
ü Ensure the software is deployed correctly across relevant environments
ü Set up integrations with identity systems like Active Directory, LDAP, or cloud‐based IAM solutions
· System Maintenance and Updates:
ü Apply software updates and patches
ü Regularly update Tenable Identity Exposure and related systems to ensure the latest security patches and features are applied
ü Ensure that the platform is running smoothly by checking system logs, server performance, and availability
ü Request and build monitoring and alerting mechanisms to be aware of the issues, system resource consumption
ü Address technical issues, such as connectivity problems between Tenable Identity Exposure and other integrated systems or errors in scans or reports
· Manage Integrations:
ü Ensure Tenable Identity Exposure is integrated with other security solutions like SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems, vulnerability management platforms, or ticketing systems
ü Set up proper data synchronization between identity systems and Tenable Identity Exposure to ensure accurate and up‐to‐date information
· User and Role Management:
ü Configure access control for the Tenable Identity Exposure platform itself, ensuring that only authorized personnel have the right level of access
ü Set up appropriate permissions and roles for the identity systems being monitored, ensuring seamless integration
· Monitoring and Reporting:
ü Proactively review logs and alerts generated by Tenable Identity Exposure to identify any technical issues, errors, or failures in the monitoring process
ü Produce and distribute reports related to system health, monitoring activities, and compliance status (e.g., audit logs, system performance metrics
· System Documentation:
ü Document configuration and changes: Keep up‐to‐date documentation of all configurations, integration steps, troubleshooting procedures, and system maintenance tasks
ü Maintain an inventory of connected systems: Keep track of all integrated identity sources, IAM systems, and external tools connected to Tenable Identity Exposure
· Automation and Scripting
ü Automate tasks: Write scripts or configure automation tasks to streamline routine system management tasks, such as regular backups, system checks, or integrations
ü Improve system efficiency: Identify areas where automation could reduce manual intervention and improve operational efficiency