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Qualys Engineer
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What they do
A Vulnerability Analyst or Penetration Tester probes for and exploits security vulnerabilities in web-based applications, networks and systems. Penetration Tests are designed to achieve a specific, attacker-simulated goal and should be requested by customers who are already at their desired security posture. A typical goal could be to access the contents of the prized customer database on the internal network, or to modify a record in an HR system. Vulnerability Assessments are designed to yield a prioritized list of vulnerabilities and are generally for clients who already understand they are not where they want to be in terms of security. The customer already knows they have issues and simply need help identifying and prioritizing them.
$107,909 / year median in Pennsylvania
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Rate Range:
$50/hour to $53/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.Qualys Engineer Job Responsibilities include:
Administer, configure, and maintain the Qualys VMDR platform, including vulnerability management, asset inventory, policy compliance, and patch management modules. Perform vulnerability assessments across servers, endpoints, network devices, applications, and cloud environments, analyzing and prioritizing security risks. Coordinate with infrastructure, application, and cloud teams to drive vulnerability remediation, patch deployment, and risk reduction initiatives. Develop security dashboards, reports, metrics, and compliance documentation for leadership, auditors, and business stakeholders. Automate vulnerability management processes using APIs, scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash), and security tool integrations to improve operational efficiency. Support security audits, compliance assessments, asset discovery activities, and continuous monitoring while staying current on emerging threats and vulnerability trends.Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related technical field. 4-6 years of experience in Vulnerability Management, Security Operations, Information Security, or Cybersecurity Engineering. Strong hands-on experience with Qualys VMDR, vulnerability assessment methodologies, vulnerability remediation, asset discovery, patch management, and security compliance frameworks such as NIST, CIS, andISO 27001.
Proven expertise in Windows, Linux, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), along with scripting experience in Python, PowerShell, or Bash and the ability to analyze, prioritize, and communicate security risks effectively. If you are interested in this role, then please clickAPPLY NOW.
For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Shashank.Tewari@ akkodisgroup.com.