Vulnerability Management Engineer, IT Specialist III - Baltimore City Department of Information and Technology

City of Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 84,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

FSA plans

Life insurance

Job summary

The City of Baltimore seeks a highly technical Vulnerability Security Engineer with deep expertise in vulnerability discovery, exploit analysis, system hardening, and database security. You will evaluate security weaknesses, reproduce exploits, and map to adversarial behaviors to drive enterprise-scale remediation across large, hybrid infrastructures.

Ideal candidates have strong OS, cloud, and database knowledge and can lead remediation efforts and security enhancements while communicating

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college.
• Two years of related IT experience (e.g., system/network security).
• Advanced technical credentials preferred (e.g., PMP, CISM).

Responsibilities

• Identify vulnerabilities and analyze exploits across hybrid infrastructures.
• Engineer enterprise-scale remediation strategies and preventative controls.
• Drive measurable improvements in security posture and incident response.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Ability to analyze security threats

System design

Education

Bachelor of Science

Job description

Salary Range: $83,530.00 - $133,471.00 Annually

Get to Know Us

Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly technical Vulnerability Security Engineer with deep expertise across vulnerability discovery, exploit analysis, system hardening, and database security. This role focuses on evaluating complex security weaknesses, understanding how attackers exploit them, and engineering enterprise-scale prevention and remediation strategies. The ideal candidate is an expert in operating systems, cloud platforms, databases, and automated remediation techniques–capable of driving measurable improvements in security posture across large, hybrid infrastructures.

Vulnerability Identification, Analysis & Exploit Expertise

The engineer must possess advanced understanding of how vulnerabilities arise and how attackers leverage them in real-world scenarios. This includes hands‑on verification, exploit reproduction, and mapping to adversarial behaviors.

Minimum Qualifications

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

• EDUCATION: Have a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university.
• AND
• EXPERIENCE: Have two years of related specialty IT experience (for example, but not limited to: system engineering, network engineering, information security, application programming, systems design, hierarchical/relational database management, GIS experience, custom report writing, or developing and supporting cloud-based software integration).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Previous IT work lead experience is preferred. Previous IT experience in government is preferred.
• OR
• NOTES EQUIVALENCIES: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced technical credentials may be substituted for six months of experience or education. Multiple certifications may receive additional credit towards education/experience.
• AND
• LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES: Advanced technical credentials, e.g., Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), preferred.

Knowledges, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of the installation, maintenance, and enhancement of microcomputer systems and mainframe client servers.
• Knowledge of the interrelationship of systems analysis, computer programming, and information technology operations.
• Knowledge of current trends and developments in network-based communications systems.
• Knowledge of computer-based communications protocols.
• Knowledge of security groups and roles and assignment of those roles.
• Skill in developing database queries and generating reports.
• Skill in installing, repairing, and troubleshooting network programs, hardware, and systems.
• Skill in cartographic map design, accuracy of presentation with required map components and elements, layout and design.
• Ability to analyze, apply logic and solve technology problems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, management, technical co-workers and support specialists, and system users.
• Ability to design complex systems consisting of a wide variety of programs, procedures, and forms.
• Ability to schedule and perform preventative and corrective maintenance procedures and repairs.
• Ability to write detailed technical reports and analyses.
• Ability to develop a working knowledge of computer systems software and operating systems.
• Ability to develop systems software and systems software testing procedures.

Background Check

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

Probation

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month's probation.

Eligibility

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

Education Accreditation

Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.

Selection Process

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

Examination Process

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.