Vulnerability Management Engineer
What You'll Do
We are looking for apassionate 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.
Responsibilities:
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Perform recurring and on-demand scanning of organizational systems and cloud environments
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Research and assess emerging security threats and vulnerabilities
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Communicate the risks of identified vulnerabilities and recommend security controls to mitigate them
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Collaborate with IT and development teams to develop and implement remediation plans for identified vulnerabilities
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Monitor and track the progress of remediation efforts to ensure vulnerabilities are resolved within defined SLAs
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Maintain documentation regarding vulnerability management, including policies and procedures
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Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices related to vulnerability management
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Improveand matureexisting vulnerability managementprocesses and systems
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Provide technical support for vulnerability management projects
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Participate in incident response activities, providing expertise in vulnerability exploitation and mitigation
What You’ll Need to Be Successful
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Experiencewith vulnerability scanning tools such as Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7, or comparable tools
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Strong understanding of vulnerability management principles across on‑premises, hybrid, and cloud environments
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Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts, risks, and remediation guidance to non-technical stakeholders
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear documentation, reports, and stakeholder-facing materials
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Strong organizational and time management abilities, with experience managing multiple workstreams, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
What You May Need to be Successful:
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3+ years of work experience in vulnerability management or related fields such as cyber risk management, penetration testing, security operations, or threat management
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Familiarity with common compliance and risk frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO, CIS) and experience supporting internal or external security audits
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Experience with system and application security posture management, including configuration hardening and alignment with security best practices
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Exposure to data visualization and reporting tools to communicate vulnerability trends, risk posture, or remediation progress effectively
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Relevant professional certifications such as Security+, CEH, CVA, CISSP, CISA, CISM, GIAC, or equivalent
Why Join Us at First Advantage ?
At First Advantage , team members are united around a noble purpose: helping organizations to safeguard their workplaces and manage risk. The company’s culture is shaped by its core values — Authenticity, Curiosity, Integrity, Teamwork, Customer-Inspired — empowering team members to bring their best ideas forward, collaborate across departments, and make a real impact.
First Advantage offers a variety of culture programs and benefits designed to enhance employee experience and development.
- Employee Impact Groups
- FA Cares volunteer opportunities
- Mentorship Advantage Program
- SOAR, award-winning manager development program
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 unlawf