Qualys Engineer

Openkyber, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Openkyber, LLC seeks a Qualys Engineer for a 6+ month contract. Local candidates in the United States preferred for face-to-face interviews in a multi-location setting (Malvern, PA or Dallas, TX).

The role emphasizes hands-on vulnerability management, Qualys VMDR administration, and cross-team remediation coordination. Candidates should have 3-5 years of relevant experience, a CS or InfoSec degree, and strong scripting (Python/PowerShell/Bash) skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in vulnerability management and security operations.
• Hands-on experience with Qualys VMDR and related modules.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the Qualys platform (VMDR, Policy Compliance, Patch Management, Asset Inventory).
• Configure and manage Qualys scanners, appliances, agents, and scan schedules.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and analyze results across servers, endpoints, network devices, cloud, and apps.
• Prioritize vulnerabilities by risk, CVSS, threat intel, and business impact.
• Coordinate remediation with infra, app, and cloud teams.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and metrics for security leadership.
• Monitor compliance against security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Automate vulnerability management using APIs, scripting, and integrations.
• Troubleshoot scan issues and optimize scanning performance.
• Stay current with emerging vulnerabilities and Qualys enhancements.

Skills

Vulnerability assessment methodologies

CVSS scoring

Security frameworks

Patch management

Network and system security concepts

Windows

Linux

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or Information Security

Tools

Qualys VMDR

Job description

Role: Qualys Engineer Location: Malvern, PA/Dallas, TX (Need to be local for F2F interview) Duration: 6+ months contract ROLE_DESCRIPTION

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field. 3-5 years of experience in Vulnerability Management and Security Operations. Hands-on experience with Qualys VMDR (Vulnerability Management, Detection and Response). Strong understanding of:

• Vulnerability assessment methodologies
• CVSS scoring
• Security frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001)
• Patch management processes
• Network and system security concepts

Experience with Windows, Linux, and Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform). Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, Active Directory, and network protocols. Experience with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash. Ability to analyze and communicate technical security risks effectively.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the Qualys platform, including VMDR, Policy Compliance, Patch Management, and Asset Inventory modules.
• Configure and manage Qualys scanners, scanner appliances, agents, and scan schedules.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and analyze scan results across servers, endpoints, network devices, cloud environments, and applications.
• Prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk, CVSS scores, threat intelligence, and business impact.
• Coordinate with infrastructure, application, and cloud teams to drive remediation efforts.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and metrics for security leadership and stakeholders.
• Monitor compliance against security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct asset discovery and maintain accurate asset inventories.
• Support security audits, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives.
• Automate vulnerability management processes using APIs, scripting, and integrations.
• Troubleshoot scan-related issues and optimize scanning performance.
• Stay current with emerging vulnerabilities, threat landscapes, and Qualys feature enhancements.