Security Vulnerability Engineer

PETADATA; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 117,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

PETADATA is looking for a skilled Security Vulnerability Engineer with over 5 years of experience to join their remote team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying security vulnerabilities and collaborating with development teams. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on improving security practices and educating teams on secure coding.

Benefits

Professional work environment

Opportunities for growth in IT

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in security vulnerability management or related field.
• Strong understanding of security vulnerabilities and risk management.
• Experience with cloud technologies, strong analytical and programming skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze potential security vulnerabilities in software applications.
• Design penetration testing and vulnerability assessment strategies.
• Conduct regular security audits and develop training programs.

Skills

Security Vulnerability Management

Penetration Testing

Risk Management

Programming in Python

Programming in C++

Programming in Java

Cloud Technologies (AWS, Azure)

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Tools

Vulnerability Assessment Tools

Penetration Testing Tools

Job description

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Position: Security Vulnerability Engineer

Location: REMOTE

Experience: 5+ years

Work type: C2C

PETADATA is seeking an experienced Security Vulnerability Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities in software applications and systems.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze potential security vulnerabilities in software applications and systems.
• Design and implement penetration testing and vulnerability assessment strategies
• Collaborate with development teams to identify and prioritize vulnerabilities.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive vulnerability management policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities.
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate development teams on secure coding practices.
• Collaborate with incident response teams to respond to security incidents.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging threats and vulnerabilities, and apply this knowledge to improve vulnerability management practices.
  
  

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience in security vulnerability management or related field
• Strong understanding of security vulnerabilities, threats, and risk management
• Experience with penetration testing and vulnerability assessment tools
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, C++, or Java
• Experience with cloud-based technologies such as AWS or Azure
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  
  

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
  
  

We offer a professional work environment and give every opportunity to grow in the information technology world.

Note

Candidates are required to attend phone/video calls or in-person interviews, and after the selection of the candidate, they should go through all background checks on education and experience.

Please email your resume to [e-mail]

After carefully reviewing your experience and skills, one of our HR team members will contact you regarding the next steps.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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