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System One

API developer with Tenable

On site

Mclean, United states

Freelance

17-03-2026

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Skills

Python Go Jira ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) ServiceNow GitHub GitLab DevOps Docker Jenkins git Azure node.js AWS Postman GCP GitHub Actions

Job Specifications

Job Title: API developer with Tenable

Location: McLean, VA

Type: Contract To Hire

Compensation: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00

Contractor Work Model: Hybrid – onsite and remote

 

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain custom connectors between Tenable and internal tools such as Jira, ServiceNow, and CMDB.
Use the pyTenable library to automate recurring tasks like scan scheduling, asset tagging, and report generation.
Build ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to move vulnerability data into data lakes or custom BI dashboards.
Integrate Tenable specialized scans (Container Security, Web App Scanning) into Jenkins, GitLab, or GitHub Actions.
Manage API keys, permissions, and rate-limiting to ensure secure and efficient access to the Tenable platform.
Requirements

Proficiency in Python (specifically for pyTenable) or Go/Node.js.
Hands-on experience with Tenable.io, Tenable.sc, or Tenable One API endpoints.
Expert knowledge of RESTful APIs, JSON payloads, and authentication headers.
Experience automating security in AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.
Proficiency with Postman, Git, and Docker.
Preferred: Experience with Tenable.ot for industrial security integrations.
Preferred: Certification in Tenable (e.g., Tenable.io Specialist) or Security (e.g., Security+, CEH).
Background in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) or DevOps.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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About the Company

System One is a leading provider of specialized, highly technical outsourced services, workforce solutions, staffing, and recruiting to critical infrastructure, technology, life sciences, and government sectors As an essential partner to private and public organizations of various needs and sizes, we offer our expertise to help them bring their most complex and mission-critical programs to fruition. With our highly specialized services, in-demand technical skills, and vast operational expertise, we can deliver accelerated r... Know more