ACAS Administrator
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onRussell Road, Prince William County, Virginia, 22172, United States
About CommIT Enterprises
Established in 2001, CommIT is a Certified Veteran-Owned Small Business (CVOSB) dedicated to providing innovative technical engineering and data science services. Our enterprise systems support critical infrastructure for the Department of Defense, including GCSS-MC, CAC2S, and TBMCS-MC, as well as the Department of Veteran's Affairs' telehealth communications. We specialize in acquisition management, systems engineering, Agile software development, cloud management, IT modernization, data analytics, cybersecurity, and training, featuring leading-edge DevSecOps and automated testing capabilities.
About the Role
We are seeking an ACAS Administrator to serve as a key partner in the design, implementation, and maintenance of Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) environments across all client networks. In this role, you will not only build and configure Security Centers and Scanners but also act as a subject matter expert, training operators from various sites on the effective operation of ACAS tools.
Your day-to-day impact involves ensuring 100% coverage of the area of responsibility through rigorous scanning and configuration assessments. You will analyze current ACAS implementations on government networks, recommending strategic changes and documenting detailed design steps for MCEN networks, including IP addresses, Fully Qualified Domain Names, and physical locations. A significant portion of your time will be dedicated to creating network diagrams using Microsoft Visio and developing tailored reporting dashboards for diverse audiences, ranging from leadership and executives to cybersecurity staff and system administrators.
You will be responsible for the health and integrity of the ACAS ecosystem, maintaining operating systems and Tenable applications through timely updates and patching. This includes ensuring STIGs are implemented, managing Nessus scanners and agents, and resolving update failures or anomalous activities identified by PVS within strict timeframes. Additionally, you will develop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support the client's evolving ACAS solutions.
Hiring Process
Candidates must possess an active DoD Secret security clearance to be considered for this position. The selection process will focus on verifying your technical expertise with ACAS, Nessus, and RHEL, as well as your ability to design secure, compliant network environments.
Equal Opportunity Employer
CommIT Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Russell Road, Prince William County, Virginia, 22172, United States
Virginia
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleBuild and configure all new Security Centers and Scanners
- check_circleAssess current ACAS implementations and recommend necessary changes
- check_circleCreate network diagrams using Microsoft Visio with hardware and software requirements
- check_circleEnsure STIGs are implemented for all ACAS network environments
- check_circleAddress unsuccessful updates of Security Centers and scanners within four hours
- check_circleDevelop and update Standard Operating Procedures to support ACAS solutions
- check_circleVerify scans cover 100% of intended assets with successful credentialed access
- check_circleReview anomalous activity identified by PVS and task incident handlers within two hours
- check_circleEnforce standardization of repository naming and scan configurations
- check_circleDesign and implement reporting dashboards for leadership and cybersecurity staff
- check_circleMaintain operating systems and Tenable applications through updates and patching
- check_circleEnsure 100% scanning coverage of the area of responsibility
Requirements
- verifiedDoD 8570 IAT III or IAM II certification (CISA, GSE, SCNA, CISSP, CAP, GSLC, CISM)
- verified4+ years ACAS and/or Nessus experience
- verifiedActive DoD Secret security clearance
- verifiedKnowledge of ACAS SC, Nessus Vulnerability Scanners, and RHEL
- verifiedExperience with virtualized environments (vSphere, ESXI)
- verifiedACAS 5.4 or higher
- verifiedScripting in NASL, Python, or Bash (preferred)
Nice to Have
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) experience. Scripting skills in Nessus Attack Scripting Language (NASL), Python, or Bash.
