Vulnerability Management Engineer

We are looking for a passionate and driven Vulnerability Engineer to join our Vulnerability Management team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a strong understanding of security principles, and enjoys solving complex problems to reduce risk. You’ll analyze vulnerabilities across diverse systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize and remediate findings, and help enhance our processes and tooling to strengthen the organization’s security posture.

What You’ll Do

Perform recurring and on-demand scanning of organizational systems and cloud environments
Research and assess emerging security threats and vulnerabilities
Communicate the risks of identified vulnerabilities and recommend security controls to mitigate them
Collaborate with IT and development teams to develop and implement remediation plans for identified vulnerabilities
Monitor and track the progress of remediation efforts to ensure vulnerabilities are resolved within defined SLAs
Maintain documentation regarding vulnerability management, including policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices related to vulnerability management
Improve and mature existing vulnerability management processes and systems
Provide technical support for vulnerability management projects
Participate in incident response activities, providing expertise in vulnerability exploitation and mitigation

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

Experience with vulnerability scanning tools such as Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7, or comparable tools
Strong understanding of vulnerability management principles across on‑premises, hybrid, and cloud environments
Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts, risks, and remediation guidance to non-technical stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear documentation, reports, and stakeholder-facing materials
Strong organizational and time management abilities, with experience managing multiple workstreams, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Have

3+ years of work experience in vulnerability management or related fields such as cyber risk management, penetration testing, security operations, or threat management
Familiarity with common compliance and risk frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO, CIS) and experience supporting internal or external security audits
Experience with system and application security posture management, including configuration hardening and alignment with security best practices
Exposure to data visualization and reporting tools to communicate vulnerability trends, risk posture, or remediation progress effectively
Relevant professional certifications such as Security+, CEH, CVA, CISSP, CISA, CISM, GIAC, or equivalent

We have great people here and are looking for more. Come join us!

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Equal Employment Opportunities at First Advantage

First Advantage is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace and recruitment process that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Employment decisions at First Advantage are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.