Vulnerability Remediation Engineer

Piper Companies; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision

401(k)

PTO and Sick Leave as required by law

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Vulnerability Remediation Engineer in Raleigh, North Carolina. This hybrid role involves identifying, prioritizing, and remediating security vulnerabilities across enterprise systems.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years in the field, strong knowledge of vulnerability management, and experience with tools like Nessus and Qualys. Compensation ranges from $120,000 to $140,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in vulnerability management, cybersecurity, or related field.
• Strong understanding of vulnerability scanning tools.
• Experience prioritizing vulnerabilities based on risk and operational impact.
• Familiarity with operating systems and networking.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and remediate vulnerabilities across infrastructure and applications.
• Collaborate with engineering and IT teams for remediation strategies.
• Track and report on vulnerability remediation progress and compliance.
• Perform root cause analysis and recommend improvements.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Cybersecurity

Risk prioritization

Remediation strategies

Vulnerability scanning tools

Tools

Nessus

Qualys

Rapid7

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Vulnerability Remediation Engineer for a leading technology organization in the Raleigh, North Carolina area. The Vulnerability Remediation Engineer role is a hybrid position with 2 days onsite in the office. The Vulnerability Remediation Engineer will be responsible for identifying, prioritizing, and remediating security vulnerabilities across enterprise systems and applications. An ideal candidate for the Vulnerability Remediation Engineer role is an experienced security professional with strong knowledge of vulnerability management, risk prioritization, and remediation strategies.

Responsibilities of the Vulnerability Remediation Engineer

• Identify, analyze, and remediate vulnerabilities across infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments.
• Prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk, exploitability, and business criticality using industry frameworks (CVSS, NIST).
• Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to implement timely remediation and mitigation strategies.
• Track and report on vulnerability remediation progress, metrics, and compliance requirements.
• Perform root cause analysis and recommend improvements to reduce recurring security risks.

Qualifications of the Vulnerability Remediation Engineer

• 4+ years of experience in vulnerability management, cybersecurity, or related field.
• Strong understanding of vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7).
• Experience prioritizing vulnerabilities based on risk and operational impact.
• Familiarity with operating systems, networking, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, or ISO 27001.

Compensation for the Vulnerability Remediation Engineer includes

• Salary range: $120,000 – $140,000 depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, Sick Leave as required by law
• This job opens for applications on 06/14/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.