Security Engineer: Vulnerability Management — TS/SCI/Poly

Waypoint Human Capital; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Waypoint Human Capital seeks a Security Engineer focused on Vulnerability Management in Chantilly, VA. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and hands-on expertise in vulnerability assessment, scanning, patch management, and risk-based remediation within complex IT environments.

The ideal candidate will communicate findings clearly to leadership, collaborate across IT and security teams, and drive continuous improvement of vulnerability management processes in a

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
• IAM Level II certification or higher.
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (e.g., Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, Engineering).
• Minimum of five years of experience in vulnerability management, cybersecurity, or security engineering.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability assessments and security scans across enterprise systems, networks, applications, and infrastructure to identify security weaknesses.
• Utilize vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Nessus) to detect and track vulnerabilities in complex environments.
• Support patch management systems and remediation workflows to close identified gaps.
• Apply security engineering principles to prioritize and mitigate vulnerabilities based on risk and mission impact.
• Collaborate with system admins and security teams to coordinate remediation activities and track progress.
• Document findings and remediation status using platforms like ServiceNow and produce leadership briefings.

Job description

Waypoint Human Capital seeks a Security Engineer focused on Vulnerability Management in Chantilly, VA. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and hands-on expertise in vulnerability assessment, scanning, patch management, and risk-based remediation within complex IT environments.

The ideal candidate will communicate findings clearly to leadership, collaborate across IT and security teams, and drive continuous improvement of vulnerability management processes in a