Vulnerability Management Engineer - PLACEMENT

Apex Systems; Oxon Hill (MD); Remote; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K with company match

ESPP

HSA

Counseling services (EAP)

Certification discounts

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Vulnerability Management Engineer in the Oxon Hill, MD area with remote work options to support a large-scale system migration. You will identify, prioritize, and track remediation of security vulnerabilities using Qualys, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure audit-ready documentation.

The role emphasizes strong communication, remediation planning, and reporting to leadership, with eligibility for a Public Trust clearance and onsite meetings in the

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a public trust suitability.
• Demonstrated experience with Qualys is mandatory.
• Experience with vulnerability assessment methodologies and risk analysis.
• Strong analytical skills for vulnerability prioritization and trend analysis.
• Must be located in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area for occasional onsite meetings.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Qualys to identify, prioritize, track, and validate remediation of security vulnerabilities.
• Monitor and manage Remediation Work Plans (RWPs) across the enterprise environment.
• Coordinate remediation efforts with system owners, cybersecurity teams, and enterprise administrators.
• Validate the closure of vulnerabilities and ensure remediation activities are documented in an audit-ready manner.
• Provide daily technical remediation support services.
• Analyze vulnerability findings for risk, accuracy, and remediation prioritization.
• Generate vulnerability reduction reports, trend analysis reports, and dashboards for leadership.
• Support internal and external audit events.

Skills

Qualys

Vulnerability assessment

Risk analysis

Audit readiness

Stakeholder communication

Public Trust eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 6+ years

Associate’s degree + 8+ years

Master’s degree + 4+ years

12+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Qualys

Tenable

WebInspect

dbProtect

Tableau

Power BI

Splunk

Job description

Job#: 3047690

Job Description:

Vulnerability Management Engineer

Location: Oxon Hill, Maryland (Remote)

Duration: 6+ month contract-to-hire

Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain/maintain a Public Trust

Role Overview

We are seeking a Vulnerability Management Engineer to identify, prioritize, track, and validate the remediation of security vulnerabilities. This role involves using Qualys to support a large-scale system migration from Tenable. The ideal candidate will work with a senior resource to manage remediation work plans, coordinate with various teams, and ensure all activities are properly documented. Strong communication skills are essential for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize Qualys to identify, prioritize, track, and validate remediation of security vulnerabilities.
• Monitor and manage Remediation Work Plans (RWPs) across the enterprise environment.
• Coordinate remediation efforts with system owners, cybersecurity teams, and enterprise administrators.
• Validate the closure of vulnerabilities and ensure remediation activities are documented in a detailed, audit-ready manner.
• Provide daily technical remediation support services.
• Analyze vulnerability findings for risk, accuracy, and remediation prioritization.
• Generate vulnerability reduction reports, trend analysis reports, and dashboards for leadership.
• Support internal and external audit events.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of applicable experience, OR
• Associate’s degree and 8+ years of applicable experience, OR
• Master’s degree and 4+ years of applicable experience, OR
• 12+ years of applicable experience in lieu of a degree.

Skills and Clearances

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a public trust suitability.
• Demonstrated experience with Qualys is mandatory.
• Experience with vulnerability assessment methodologies and risk analysis.
• Strong analytical skills for vulnerability prioritization and trend analysis.
• Must be located in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area for occasional onsite meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with federal government agencies.
• Experience with other vulnerability scanning tools such as dbProtect, WebInspect, or Tenable.
• Knowledge of security compliance frameworks.
• Experience with reporting and dashboard tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Splunk.

Benefits Overview

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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