Systems Engineer : 26-02679

Akraya, Inc.; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya, Inc. in Kirkland, WA is seeking a Vulnerability Management Engineer to oversee the lifecycle of system vulnerabilities for federal agency environments, including remediation and compliance with security SLAs.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners, apply Linux security expertise, and drive tooling improvements to strengthen overall security posture.

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux operating systems.
• Proficiency in vulnerability analysis and remediation.
• Experience with Python or Java programming.

Responsibilities

• Lead the remediation of identified system vulnerabilities.
• Ensure timely resolution of vulnerabilities within defined service level agreements.
• Analyze vulnerabilities, assign appropriate risk ratings, and identify false positives.
• Implement process and tooling enhancements for improved vulnerability management.
• Partner with compliance and security teams to maintain high security standards.

Skills

Vulnerability Mgmt

Security Scans

Vulnerability Remediation

Configuration Mgmt

Python

Tools

Python

Configuration Management

Job description

Primary Skills:

• Vulnerability Management Linux (advanced)
• Security Scans (advanced)
• Vulnerability Remediation (advanced)
• Python (intermediate)
• Configuration Management (intermediate)

Contract Type: W2

Duration: 12 months with possible extension

Location: Kirkland, WA (Remote)

Pay Range: $60-65/ hr on W2

Job Summary

This role is responsible for managing system vulnerabilities and driving their resolution across federal agency systems. You will collaborate with various internal and external teams to ensure compliance with security standards and SLAs. The position requires technical expertise in systems engineering, vulnerability analysis, and remediation strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the remediation of identified system vulnerabilities.
• Ensure timely resolution of vulnerabilities within defined service level agreements.
• Analyze vulnerabilities, assign appropriate risk ratings, and identify false positives.
• Implement process and tooling enhancements for improved vulnerability management.
• Partner with compliance and security teams to maintain high security standards.

Must-Have Skills

• Experience with Linux operating systems.
• Proficiency in vulnerability analysis and remediation.
• Experience with Python or Java programming.

Industry Experience

• Experience supporting US federal agencies and understanding of government compliance requirements is preferred.

ABOUT AKRAYA

Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Stevie Employer of the Year 2025, SIA Best Staffing Firm to work for 2025, Inc 5000 Best Workspaces in US (2025 & 2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)! Industry Leaders in Tech Staffing As Talent solutions provider for Fortune 100 Organizations, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires!