Cybersecurity Engineer - Vulnerability

About The Role

We are seeking a motivated Mid-Level Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team and help strengthen our Vulnerability Management security posture. This role focuses on managing and optimizing Vulnerability Management security solutions, with a strong emphasis on Nucleus. The ideal candidate will have foundational knowledge of cybersecurity principles, vulnerability management security technologies, and a willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

Assist in the configuration, tuning, and operational supportof vulnerability tooling such as Tenable, Rapid7, Nucleus, CyCognito, Censys,and related platforms.
Build or enhance basic automation for ingestion,normalization, and enrichment of vulnerability data using scripting languagesand platform APIs.
Support integrations between scanners, cloud environments,ticketing systems, and Nucleus workflows.
Collaborate with senior engineers on platform tuning,connector development, and improving scanning/analytics pipelines.
Participate in validation and troubleshooting of scannerconnectivity, API integrations, and data quality issues.
Document processes, system configurations, integrationpoints, and troubleshooting procedures for internal engineering knowledgebases.
Stay current with vulnerability technology trends, modernscanning approaches, and automation patterns relevant to VulnerabilityManagement.

What You'll Need

3-5 years of hands-on Python development experience buildingproduction-grade automation, scripts, APIs, data workflows, and internalservices
2-3 years of experience automating multiple systems usingPython as a primary language, with additional experience in Bash, Ruby, and/orGo
2-3 years of experience with Python ecosystem practices suchas dependency management, virtual environments, testing, packaging, REST APIintegration, and secure coding fundamentals
2-3 years of experience with RDBMS databases such asPostgres, MySQL, and MS SQL Server
Base experience with Kubernetes, and understanding ofmanifest management with Helm
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology,Computer Science, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
Foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles andcloud computing concepts
Intermediate understanding of networking fundamentals (OSIModel, TCP/IP, ports/protocols, routing, DNS).
3-5 years of working experience in at least one programminglanguage (such as Python, Java, C++, etc.).
Basic understanding of how vulnerability scanning works(authenticated vs. unauthenticated, agents, APIs).
Working knowledge of Windows, macOS, and Linux operatingsystems.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to troubleshootplatform integration issues.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills,with a willingness to learn in a fast‑paced engineering environment.