Vulnerability Response Engineer/ Active Directory Security Engineer (chandler AZ)

Description

Job Title: Vulnerability Response Engineer/ Active Directory Security Engineer

Duration: 12-18 month contract

Location: Chandler AZ

Required Pay Scale: 89+

• Due to client requirements this role is only open to USC or GC candidates*

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Vulnerability Response Engineer (CVE Translation & Orchestration) to serve as a critical bridge between vulnerability intelligence and operational execution. This role is responsible for rapidly analyzing CVEs, vendor advisories, and exploit guidance, and translating that intelligence into actionable, testable remediation strategies. The engineer will design and automate deployment solutions to enable fast, consistent, and low-risk implementation across multiple infrastructure lanes. This position requires deep expertise in Windows and Active Directory security, strong automation capabilities, and the ability to assess risk and prioritize remediation in large, regulated enterprise environments. This role is central to reducing organizational risk by ensuring vulnerabilities are not only understood, but rapidly and correctly remediated at scale. The engineer will directly impact the organization's ability to respond to emerging threats with speed, precision, and confidence.

Project Details:

• Analyze CVEs, MSRC advisories, and vendor security guidance to determine required remediation actions

• Translate vulnerability intelligence into clear technical actions (patching, GPO updates, registry changes, service/protocol hardening)

• Define scope and applicability, including distinctions across:

• Domain Controllers vs. Member Servers

• Tiered environments

• Legacy or exception-based systems

• Assess dependencies, constraints, and potential blast radius prior to deployment

• Evaluate exploitability vs. environmental exposure to inform prioritization

• Drive prioritization and sequencing of remediation activities across platforms

• Design and develop automation solutions (primarily PowerShell) to deploy and validate fixes

• Build repeatable validation mechanisms to ensure remediation effectiveness

• Partner with Operations teams to ensure timely, coordinated rollout of remediations

• Produce clear change documentation, including intent, impact, rollback considerations, and risk analysis

Must Haves

• Deep understanding of Windows Server and Active Directory security architecture

• Proven experience interpreting:

• CVE writeups

• MSRC security advisories

• Vendor mitigation guidance

• Expert-level proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation development

• Strong ability to evaluate exploitability vs. real-world exposure

• Familiarity with Active Directory attack paths and adversary techniques

• Experience with Hyper-V and SCVMM.

• Experience with SCCM

• Experience performing risk analysis in large, regulated enterprise environments

• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to produce:

• Change intent documents

• Impact and risk assessments

• Demonstrated experience creating technical and process documentation

Desired Skills

• Strong understanding of Active Directory internetworking, including:

• Name resolution (DNS)

• Kerberos and NTLM authentication flows

• Hands-on experience with:

• Kerberos, LDAP, DNS, NTLM

• System and performance monitoring

• Experience in Python

• Experience securing and reducing Active Directory attack surface, particularly Domain Controllers

• Experience with Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022

• Familiarity with Hyper-V and virtualization platforms

• Experience developing AD policies, standards, and operational procedures

• Strong analytical, design, and problem-solving capabilities

• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable processes

• Experience operating in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities

About Matlen Silver

Experience Matters. Let your experience be driven by our experience. For more than 40 years, Matlen Silver has delivered solutions for complex talent and technology needs to Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders. Led by hard work, honesty, and a trusted team of experts, we can say that Matlen Silver technology has created a solutions experience and legacy of success that is the difference in the way the world works.

Matlen Silver is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at email and/or phone at: [email protected] // 908-393-8600

At The Matlen Silver Group, Inc., W2 employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance (single and family coverage)
• 401(k) plan (employee contributions only)