Vulnerability Management Consultant

QED National

McLean, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$45–$48 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Applications Security, Best Practices, CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, CompTIA Security+, Computer Science, Computer Security, Consulting, Control Objectives for Information and related Technology (COBIT), Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Protection, Establish Priorities, Financial Trend Analysis, Fortune 500 Customers, GSEC - GIAC Security Essentials Certification, Government Organizations, Hybrid Cloud, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), Industry Standards, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Leadership, Linux Operating System, Management Consulting, Management Strategy, Metrics, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Multitasking, Operations Planning, PCI-DSS, Performance Metrics, Power BI, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Tracking, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Reporting Dashboards, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Sales Presentation, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Analysis, Security Architecture, Security Attacks, Technical Support, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Unix Operating Systems, Willing to Travel, Windows PowerShell, Writing Skills
LOCATION
McLean, VA
POSTED
9 days ago

Position Title: Vulnerability Management Consultant

Location: Washington, DC; Virginia; Dallas, TX; or Boston, MA (Remote with occasional onsite requirements and up to 10% travel)

Clearance Requirements: None

Position Status: Contract (through December 31, 2026, with potential extension)

Pay Rate: $45-$48/hour

Position Description:

Seneca Resources is seeking an experienced Vulnerability Management Consultant to support enterprise cybersecurity initiatives focused on identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating security vulnerabilities. This hands-on, client-facing role requires expertise with Tenable One and vulnerability management best practices across complex IT environments. The ideal candidate will partner with stakeholders to assess security risks, enhance vulnerability management programs, provide actionable remediation guidance, and deliver meaningful metrics and reporting that drive informed security decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and support vulnerability management assessments across enterprise environments, evaluating people, processes, and technologies.
  • Deploy, configure, administer, and optimize Tenable One solutions and associated modules.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and analyze security findings to identify control weaknesses and remediation opportunities.
  • Perform root cause analysis and provide actionable recommendations for mitigating vulnerabilities and reducing organizational risk.
  • Collaborate with client stakeholders, technical teams, and leadership to develop and implement vulnerability management strategies.
  • Prioritize vulnerabilities using industry-standard frameworks and threat intelligence sources, including CVSS, EPSS, CISA KEV, CVE, and CWE.
  • Develop executive and operational reporting, dashboards, and metrics using Excel, Power BI, or similar reporting tools.
  • Evaluate vulnerability management technologies and support tool selection and implementation initiatives.
  • Monitor project progress, identify risks, and communicate status updates to stakeholders.
  • Stay current on emerging cyber threats, vulnerability trends, exploit techniques, and industry best practices.
  • Support cybersecurity consulting engagements and contribute to client deliverables, presentations, and recommendations.

Required Skills/Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, vulnerability management, security operations, or related disciplines.
  • Hands-on experience deploying, configuring, and operating Tenable One (required).
  • Strong knowledge of vulnerability management methodologies, remediation workflows, and risk-based prioritization.
  • Experience conducting vulnerability assessments across Windows, Linux, UNIX, cloud, and hybrid environments.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, PCI DSS, COBIT, and ITIL.
  • Understanding of OWASP Top 10, cloud security principles, application security, and enterprise security architecture.
  • Experience leveraging threat intelligence, CVSS, EPSS, CISA KEV, CVE, and CWE frameworks for vulnerability analysis and prioritization.
  • Scripting or automation experience using Python, PowerShell, or similar technologies.
  • Experience developing security metrics, KPIs, dashboards, and executive reporting.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business-focused recommendations.
  • Proven ability to work directly with clients, influence stakeholders, and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Consulting experience preferred.
  • Industry certifications such as CISSP, CEH, GSEC, Security+, or similar are highly desirable.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally to support client needs.

About Seneca Resources

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm, we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact. When you work with Seneca, you're choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way. Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

About the Company

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QED National

QED National is a certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise with WBE certification in New York City, New York State, New Jersey and Delaware. A trusted IT advisor to both public and private sector customers, QED National is headquartered in New York City with offices in Albany, NY. Driven by 24 years of industry expertise and guided by strong, ethical practices, QED National helps clients achieve their business objectives by providing innovative IT consulting, reliable staff augmentation and scalable technology solutions that are custom tailored for their needs. Our outstanding service has earned us an extraordinary client retention rate of ninety-five percent.

PRACTICE AREAS

Cyber / Information Security

  • Assessments and consulting
  • Advanced security technologies and implementation support services

IT Management Consulting

  • Data Analytics
  • Project & Program Management
  • Enterprise Architecture and Systems Engineering
  • Governance, Risk & Compliance
  • IT Strategy

IT Staff Augmentation

  • Providing highly qualified, reliable consultants at cost-effective rates, backed by our reputation for integrity & professionalism

Technology Solutions

  • A comprehensive portfolio of products and services including, but not limited to RSA, Checkpoint, Information Builders, Commvault, EMC and Schneider Electric/APC

QED National is led by a strong management team, under the direction of founder and president, Colleen Molter.  Working with selected organizations, chosen for their outstanding products and support services, QED National delivers expert solutions ranging from IT assessments and governance to intelligent data storage and staff augmentation. It all adds up to comprehensive, customized IT business solutions.

Esteemed Clients and Sustained Growth

A New York City and New York State Certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise, QED National is a privately held company in continuous operation since 1993.  Recipient of New York City, New York State, Florida, California and Fortune 500 contracts, QED National is proud to have sustained success and growth, including “Inc. Magazine’s 5000 Fastest Growing Firms in America” for nine consecutive years —2009 through 2017. View our full roster of awards.

QED National humbly, yet firmly, acknowledges its reputation among its clients as a partner that responds diligently—and expeditiously—to provide the highest quality services. The QED National team ambitiously looks forward to all future opportunities to provide such services.

COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1993
WEBSITE
http://www.qednational.com/