Vulnerability Management Specialist INFRA Senior Associate

Auxis; Bogotá ciudad; Vor Ort; COP 277.675.000 - 370.233.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Auxis seeks an experienced Vulnerability Management Engineer to lead engineering and operations across on‑premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. You will work hands‑on with Qualys, Wiz, CSPM tools, and AI-powered automation to identify, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years in vulnerability management or related security roles, strong knowledge of CVSS, Windows and Linux, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Qualifikationen

• 4–6 years of experience in vulnerability management, cybersecurity, or a related information security role.
• English B2+ or higher.
• Practical experience with Qualys vulnerability scanning, secure configuration assessment, and policy compliance modules.
• Strong understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems, networking fundamentals, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of CVSS scoring, risk-based vulnerability prioritization, and remediation methodologies.
• Familiarity with AI tools and workflow automation is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Operate the vulnerability management program across on‑premises, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures.
• Execute vulnerability assessments, secure configuration reviews, and policy compliance scans using Qualys and CSPM tools.
• Investigate, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities identified by Qualys and other CSPM platforms.
• Create actionable vulnerability reports to support patch management teams.
• Collaborate with teams to prioritize remediation based on business risk and compliance requirements.
• Assist with patch management and coordinating patch jobs.

Kenntnisse

English proficiency

Vulnerability management

Qualys

Wiz

AI automation

OS fundamentals

Tools

Qualys

Wiz

CSPM platforms

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Vulnerability Management Engineering and Operations Senior Associate with strong hands‑on expertise in Qualys and, additionally, Wiz, secure configuration assessments, policy compliance scanning, CrowdStrike exposure management, and enterprise vulnerability management. The ideal candidate will also have experience working with these and other cloud security platforms to identify, prioritize, and help remediate vulnerabilities across hybrid environments, using technology platforms and innovative automation solutions using AI.

Responsibilities

• Operate the vulnerability management program, ensuring vulnerabilities are identified, assessed, and remediated across on‑premises, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures.
• Execute vulnerability assessments, secure configuration reviews, and policy compliance scans using Qualys, and related security tools.
• Investigate, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities identified by Qualys, and other Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) platforms.
• Hands‑on experience in generating actionable vulnerability reports for patch management teams, enabling timely and efficient remediation of security vulnerabilities.
• Partner with relevant teams to prioritize remediation activities based on business risk and compliance requirements.
• Experience in patch management and creating patch jobs, and coordinating with relevant teams to execute patch management processes.
• Create and maintain dashboards, reports, and security metrics for leadership, compliance, and audit purposes.
• Monitor emerging security threats, newly disclosed vulnerabilities, and industry best practices to continuously improve the vulnerability management process.
• Assist with compliance initiatives, including PCI‑DSS, ISO 27001, and SOC 2, by providing vulnerability assessment results and configuration compliance reporting.
• Design and implement AI‑powered automation solutions to streamline workflows, reduce manual tasks, improve operational efficiency, and automate repetitive business processes.

Skills and Experience

• English B2+ or Higher
• 4–6 years of experience in vulnerability management, cybersecurity, or a related information security role.
• Practical experience with Qualys, including vulnerability scanning, secure configuration assessment, and policy compliance modules.
• Strong understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems, networking fundamentals, and cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Solid knowledge of CVSS scoring, risk‑based vulnerability prioritization, and remediation methodologies.
• Familiarity with AI tools, workflow automation platforms, and integrating AI into existing systems is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing automation using Copilot or other Agentic AI frameworks
• Industry certifications such as Qualys Certified Specialist, Wiz Certified Professional, CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ are highly desirable.

Soft Skills

• Good communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience working within multinational environments with complex IT asset landscapes.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical abilities.