Security Specialist

Posted at: 02/12/2026

Orlando, FL

  -  IT - Security  -  Contract  -  Job ID: 26-00721

Title:  Security Specialist
Location: Orlando, FL (Hybrid 4/1)
Duration: 6+ months
Compensation: $70.00 – $77.00.00/hr
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

Security Specialist

Description
We are seeking an experienced Tenable Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support and enhance our enterprise vulnerability management program. This role will serve as the primary technical authority for Tenable platforms and will be responsible for optimizing scan configurations, improving asset tagging and organization, leveraging automation through APIs, and driving overall scanning efficiency and data quality. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, a process-improvement mindset, and the ability to translate vulnerability data into actionable outcomes for stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary technical lead and subject matter expert for Tenable platforms, including Tenable.sc and Tenable.io.
  • Review, rationalize, and remediate existing scan profiles, policies, schedules, and templates to eliminate redundancy and improve consistency.
  • Lead the cleanup, standardization, and governance of asset tags, repositories, and organizational structures.
  • Evaluate current scanning coverage and performance and recommend improvements to increase 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 integration.
  • Partner with infrastructure, application, and endpoint teams to ensure authenticated, high-quality, and minimally disruptive scanning.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, standards, and best practices for Tenable configuration and operations.
  • Support vulnerability management teams by improving data quality, consistency, and usability of findings.
  • Assist with troubleshooting scan failures, credential issues, and performance bottlenecks.
  • Provide guidance on platform upgrades, new features, and roadmap adoption.

Basic Qualification

  • 5+ years of experience in vulnerability management, security operations, or security engineering.
  • Deep hands-on experience administering Tenable platforms.
  • Demonstrated experience cleaning up and optimizing scan policies, schedules, and asset tagging structures.
  • Strong proficiency with the Tenable API, including experience building scripts, integrations, or automation workflows.
  • Solid understanding of network architectures, operating systems, and authentication methods.
  • Experience optimizing large-scale, distributed scanning environments.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Required Education

  • BS degree or equivalent work experience

Our benefits package includes:

  • Comprehensive medical benefits
  • Competitive pay
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • …and much more!

About INSPYR Solutions
 
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.
 

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