Job#: 3047690 Job Description: Vulnerability Management Engineer
Location: Oxon Hill, Maryland (Remote)
Duration: 6+ month contract-to-hire
Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain/maintain a Public Trust
Role Overview
We are seeking a Vulnerability Management Engineer to identify, prioritize, track, and validate the remediation of security vulnerabilities. This role involves using Qualys to support a large-scale system migration from Tenable. The ideal candidate will work with a senior resource to manage remediation work plans, coordinate with various teams, and ensure all activities are properly documented. Strong communication skills are essential for this position.
Key Responsibilities
- Utilize Qualys to identify, prioritize, track, and validate remediation of security vulnerabilities.
- Monitor and manage Remediation Work Plans (RWPs) across the enterprise environment.
- Coordinate remediation efforts with system owners, cybersecurity teams, and enterprise administrators.
- Validate the closure of vulnerabilities and ensure remediation activities are documented in a detailed, audit-ready manner.
- Provide daily technical remediation support services.
- Analyze vulnerability findings for risk, accuracy, and remediation prioritization.
- Generate vulnerability reduction reports, trend analysis reports, and dashboards for leadership.
- Support internal and external audit events.
Required Qualifications
Education and Experience:- Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of applicable experience, OR
- Associate's degree and 8+ years of applicable experience, OR
- Master's degree and 4+ years of applicable experience, OR
- 12+ years of applicable experience in lieu of a degree.
Skills and Clearances:- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a public trust suitability.
- Demonstrated experience with Qualys is mandatory.
- Experience with vulnerability assessment methodologies and risk analysis.
- Strong analytical skills for vulnerability prioritization and trend analysis.
- Must be located in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area for occasional onsite meetings.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience with federal government agencies.
- Experience with other vulnerability scanning tools such as dbProtect, WebInspect, or Tenable.
- Knowledge of security compliance frameworks.
- Experience with reporting and dashboard tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Splunk.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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