Cybersecurity Engineer _Automation & Scripting_ Vulnerability Python,PowerShell, orBash., Devops with Remote

Overview

Remote
Full Time
Part Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12

Skills

Python
cybersecurity
Qualys
Cloud security
Powershell
vulnerability management
Rapid7
or Bash.
API integration
CI/CD pipelines
Tenable
or Prisma).

Job Details

Job Title: Cybersecurity Engineer

Client: Direct
Location: 100% Remote USA
Employment Type: Long-Term Contract

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer with strong expertise in Vulnerability Management (VM), Cloud Security, and Scripting/Automation. The ideal candidate will play a key role in strengthening the organization's security posture by identifying, assessing, and mitigating vulnerabilities across complex cloud and hybrid environments.

This is a long-term remote contract opportunity with one of our prestigious clients

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and support Vulnerability Management Operations (VMOPS) across cloud and on-prem environments.

  • Perform end-to-end vulnerability lifecycle management: identification, validation, prioritization, remediation tracking, and reporting.

  • Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools (using Python, PowerShell, or similar) to streamline vulnerability scanning and reporting processes.

  • Integrate and optimize VM tools with Cloud Services (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).

  • Collaborate with DevOps, IT, and Security teams to remediate vulnerabilities and improve overall system security.

  • Build and maintain dashboards and metrics to track risk trends and remediation progress.

  • Support and enhance security configurations, patch management, and compliance monitoring.

  • Document procedures, technical guides, and operational runbooks.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 5 8 years of experience in Cybersecurity Engineering or related roles.

  • Strong hands-on expertise in Vulnerability Management tools (e.g., Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7, or Prisma).

  • Deep understanding of Cloud Security (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform).

  • Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell, or Bash.

  • Knowledge of API integration, CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks.

  • Familiarity with network and endpoint security controls, patching, and compliance standards (CIS, NIST, ISO 27001).

  • Experience with security reporting and dashboarding tools (e.g., Power BI, Splunk).

  • Excellent communication, documentation, and analytical skills.

Nice to Have:

  • Exposure to MS Azure Security Services (Entra, Data Factory, Power BI, Data Lake).

  • Experience with DevSecOps and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

  • Relevant certifications: CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP, or Microsoft Security Engineer.

Why Join:

  • Work 100% remotely from anywhere in the U.S.

  • Long-term contract with a leading global telecom client (Verizon).

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud and cybersecurity technologies.

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