Cyber Security Engineer (Kubernetes, Linux, Vulnerability Management)

BayOne Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer III for a remote contract position focused on vulnerability management. The role involves conducting scans, managing vulnerabilities in Kubernetes, and collaborating with global teams. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of experience in information security, specifically in Linux/Unix environments, and familiarity with CI/CD tools. This is a mid-senior level position with a pay rate of $65/hr.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in information security vulnerability management.
• Experience with Kubernetes environments and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability scans and analyze reports.
• Configure and manage vulnerability scanners for Kubernetes environments.
• Coordinate PCI-DSS vulnerability scans and support compliance activities.

Skills

Vulnerability Management

Linux

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Python

Tools

Tenable

Anchore

Splunk

Hadoop

ServiceNow

Job description

Cyber Security Engineer (Kubernetes, Linux, Vulnerability Management)

Job Title - Cyber Security Engineer III (Vulnerability Management)

Location – Remote

Duration – 6+ months contract (with extension)

Pay Rate - $65/hr on w2

Hiring Manager Notes: Seeking candidates with 3-5 years of hands-on experience in Operating Systems (Linux/Unix) Vulnerability Management, focusing on Kubernetes, Public-cloud security, and SecDevOps tools and CI/CD integrations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability scans, analyze reports, validate findings, and contribute to process improvements and documentation.
• Configure and manage vulnerability scanners for VM and Container (Kubernetes) environments, integrating them into the client’s software development lifecycle.
• Track and guide vulnerability remediation efforts organization-wide, escalating issues as needed.
• Coordinate PCI-DSS vulnerability scans and support other compliance and risk management activities related to Vulnerability Management.
• Collaborate effectively with global business colleagues and vendors across different time zones.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in information security vulnerability management, including remediation of OS (Linux/Unix) vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.
• Experience with Kubernetes environments, including building, deploying, and supporting containerized images in cloud environments.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines in cloud and infrastructure engineering, using tools like Jenkins, Tekton, Github, and scripting languages such as Python, Go, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach, able to thrive in fast-paced and ambiguous environments.

Desired qualifications:

• Experience with security vulnerability management tools (e.g., Tenable, Anchore).
• Knowledge of risk scoring methodologies like CVSS and EPSS.
• Experience with data analytics and visualization tools such as Splunk or Hadoop.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow, especially Vulnerability Response and Orchestration features.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology and Consulting

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting, Computer and Network Security, Business Consulting and Services