Qualys Engineer

Vulnerability Management And Security Operations Specialist

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field. Three to five years of experience in Vulnerability Management and Security Operations. Hands-on experience with Qualys VMDR (Vulnerability Management, Detection and Response). Strong understanding of: vulnerability assessment methodologies, CVSS scoring, security frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001), patch management processes, 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, Power Shell, 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.

Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.