Job Title: Qualys Engineer
Location: Malvern/Dallas-Need to be local for F2F interview
Duration: 6 months (Extendable)
Pay Range: $55-60/Hour on W2/C2C (All Inclusive)
Request ID: 112313-1
Position Summary:
" Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field.
" 5-7 years of experience in Vulnerability Management and Security Operations as Qualys senior engineer
" Hands-on experience with Qualys VMDR (Vulnerability Management, Detection and Response).
" Strong understanding of:
o Vulnerability assessment methodologies
o CVSS scoring
o Security frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001)
o Patch management processes
o Network and system security concepts
" Experience with Windows, Linux, and Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
" Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, Active Directory, and network protocols.
" Experience with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
" Ability to analyze and communicate technical security risks effectively.
Roles & Responsibilities
" Administer and maintain the Qualys platform, including VMDR, Policy Compliance, Patch Management, and Asset Inventory modules.
" Configure and manage Qualys scanners, scanner appliances, agents, and scan schedules.
" Perform vulnerability assessments and analyze scan results across servers, endpoints, network devices, cloud environments, and applications.
" Prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk, CVSS scores, threat intelligence, and business impact.
" Coordinate with infrastructure, application, and cloud teams to drive remediation efforts.
" Develop dashboards, reports, and metrics for security leadership and stakeholders.
" Monitor compliance against security policies and regulatory requirements.
" Conduct asset discovery and maintain accurate asset inventories.
" Support security audits, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives.
" Automate vulnerability management processes using APIs, scripting, and integrations.
" Troubleshoot scan-related issues and optimize scanning performance.
" Stay current with emerging vulnerabilities, threat landscapes, and Qualys feature enhancements.
Skills: ISO 27001:2005~Client - Vulnerability Management~Cyber Security - Information Security
Experience Required: 4-6