Qualys Ops Engineer

Location: Jacksonville, FL - Onsite
This specific role is required to be fulfilled onsite 5 days a week.

Job#: 3017280

Job Title: IT Security Technician

Duration: 6 Months Contract Role

Location: Jacksonville, FL - Onsite
This specific role is required to be fulfilled onsite 5 days a week.

Analyzes, improves, implements, and executes Vulnerability scanning technologies and processes proactively to prevent external threat actors from infiltrating company information or systems. Typically has 7
-10 years of relevant experience.

This position will be a member of the Global Information Security Vulnerability Identification team. In this role, you will help implement and participate in the day-to-day management of Vulnerability scanning tool (e.g. Qualys). Cyber Incident investigation and response is also a key responsibility for this role.

• Analyze findings from vulnerability reporting work streams, to identify thematic vulnerability scan-related issues
• Suggest Business cases for submission to Automation teams in creation of alternate means to detect vulnerabilities
• Cyber and Technology Incident Response
• Escalate scanning issues and gaps, and follow up with solution vendors, up to issue resolution
• Review current existing vulnerability detection processes for ways to streamline and make them more efficient.
• Flawless representation of the vulnerability identification Program during assigned on-call and Analyst-In-Charge windows
• Thorough analysis and recommendation for Acceptable Use requests
• Identify and present opportunity proposals for program improvement to VI Leadership

• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Information Security or related Technology field(s)
• Hands‑on experience managing an Industry Leading Vulnerability Identification Scanning Solution (e.g. Qualys, Tenable, Tanium)
• Experience with CVE vulnerability analytics as a focus area within Information Security
• Strong experience with CVE based vulnerability identification and risk analysis
• Hands on experience in System Administration (Windows, Linux)
• Strong analytical skills/problem solving/conceptual thinking
• Broad technical background utilizing security technologies, such as Server and Workstation Operating Systems, Network Security.
• Superior sense of urgency and ability to effectively prioritize deliverables.
• Strong written and verbal communication Skills

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or related field
• Experience with one or more Database Management Systems (e.g. SQL, Mongo)
• One or more Industry certifications, such as CISSP, CISM
• Familiarity with mainstream attacker techniques, tactics, and procedures (i.e., MITRE ATT&CK Framework)
• Working knowledge of Network architecture and engineering concepts

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Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also…