Assured Compliance Assessment Solution; ACAS Engineer

Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) Engineer Job Description Posted Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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ASRC Federal is actively hiring an Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) Engineer in support of project Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA) based out of Quantico, VA.

Remote flexibility available! Telework offered with a requirement to be onsite up to two (2) days a week at Quantico Marine Corps Base, VA.

Position

Description:

The Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) Engineer is a critical role responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and operational support of the ACAS suite of tools within the organization. This position focuses on ensuring continuous vulnerability scanning, configuration compliance assessments, and reporting capabilities to maintain a strong security posture and adherence to relevant security policies and regulations (e.g., NIST, DISA STIGs, CIS Benchmarks).

The ACAS Engineer will collaborate with other cybersecurity professionals, system administrators, and IT staff to identify vulnerabilities, track remediation efforts, and improve overall security.

• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in vulnerability management, security scanning, or cybersecurity operations.
• Hands‑on experience with the Tenable ACAS suite (Nessus, Security Center/Tenable.sc, NNM/Tenable.asm) is required.
• Active Secret Clearance REQUIRED, eligible to be upgraded to TS/SCI.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Must meet 8570 certification requirements at the time of hire. IAM or IAT Level I (e.g., A+, CCNA Security, Network+ CE, SSCP, CAP, GSLC, Security+ or higher tiered 8570 certification).

Responsibilities:

• ACAS Implementation and Configuration:
• Install, configure, and maintain ACAS components, including Nessus scanners, Security Center/Tenable.sc وط Nessus Network Monitor (NNM)/Tenable.asm.
• Deploy and manage distributed scanning infrastructure across diverse network environments.
• Customize ACAS settings, policies, and scan templates to meet specific organizational requirements.
• Vulnerability Scanning and Analysis:
• Schedule and execute vulnerability scans using Nessus scanners.
• Analyze scan results to identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and security gaps.
• Prioritize vulnerabilities based on severity, exploitability, and potential impact.
• Validate scan findings to minimize false positives.
• Compliance Assessment and Reporting:
DUP etc.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• This is primarily a Telework position with a requirement to be onsite up to two (2) days a week.
• If alternate worksite is other than DCSA facilities or corporate office space, must have the reliable ability to communicate over voice (cell phone preferred) and stable, capable internet connection.
• Must be able to communicate complex technical ideas to a diverse customer base both verbally and in written form.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law.

Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.