Vulnerability Engineer

Job summary

The role involves enhancing the security posture of the organization by prioritizing vulnerabilities and reducing the attack surface. The Vulnerability Engineer will contribute to the development of the vulnerability management program and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to automate processes.

Qualifications

• Degree or master's in security, computer science, business, or a related field.
• Experience in detecting, analyzing, mitigating, and reporting vulnerabilities.
• Ability to understand complex vulnerabilities and define remediation actions.
• Skills in conducting vulnerability scans and analyzing large datasets.
• Familiarity with automation concepts and scripting languages.
• Experience with ITSM systems like ServiceNow.
• Proficiency in vulnerability scanning tools such as Rapid7 or Nessus.
• Experience with asset management tools like Tanium.
• Hands-on experience in penetration testing or incident response is a plus.
• Strong communication skills for coordination across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the vulnerability management program.
• Coordinate efforts between teams to reduce the attack surface.
• Conduct vulnerability scans and analyze results.
• Collaborate with operations specialists to automate processes.

Skills

• Technical skills in vulnerability detection and analysis.
• Communication skills for effective teamwork.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation.

Education

• Degree or master's in a relevant field.

Tools

• Vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Rapid7, Nessus).
• ITSM systems (e.g., ServiceNow).
• Asset management tools (e.g., Tanium).