Title: Vulnerability Management
Location: Hybrid -Springfield, VA (Local only)
Duration: 12+ Months Contract
Visa: USC, GC, GC EAD, TN
Interview Mode: Video
 

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Don’t submit 8-14 years of experience candidates who completed their bachelor’s from India

Need Genuine LinkedIn- NO RECENT OR MULTIPLE LINKEDIN

Must have Visa Copy with the submission (FOR GC and EADs)

Must have full educational details with University Name and year of completion in resume

WITHOUT ABOVE MENTIONED PREREQUISITE RESUME WILL BE DEEMED AS FAKE

Job Description
The Vulnerability Management Specialist Contractor is responsible for supporting Clients enterprise vulnerability management program through the identification, assessment, prioritization, reporting, and remediation of cybersecurity vulnerabilities across corporate IT, cloud, and digital environments.
This role will work closely with project teams, infrastructure teams, application owners, cybersecurity personnel, and third-party service providers to ensure vulnerabilities are addressed in a timely and risk-informed manner. The position requires strong technical expertise, collaboration skills, and the ability to influence remediation activities without direct authority.
The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with vulnerability assessment technologies, Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) platforms, Microsoft cloud security technologies, ServiceNow workflows, and enterprise remediation programs. The individual must be capable of translating technical findings into actionable business outcomes while maintaining alignment with cybersecurity standards, regulatory obligations, and project delivery timelines.

PRIMARY DUTIES
Strategy & Planning

• Support the execution and continuous improvement of the enterprise Vulnerability Management Program.

• Assist in developing vulnerability management standards, procedures, metrics, and reporting processes.

• Work with cybersecurity architecture and engineering teams to identify systemic security gaps and recommend remediation strategies.

• Provide subject matter expertise to project teams throughout project lifecycles to ensure security vulnerabilities are appropriately addressed.

• Participate in risk discussions and provide recommendations regarding remediation prioritization and compensating controls.

Acquisition & Deployment

• Support deployment, configuration, and optimization of vulnerability management and security assessment technologies.

• Assist with onboarding new environments, applications, and cloud services into the vulnerability management program.

• Support implementation and operation of Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) capabilities to validate security controls and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Collaborate with cloud, infrastructure, and application teams to improve security posture and vulnerability visibility.

Operational Management

• Conduct vulnerability assessments across infrastructure, cloud, and application environments.

• Analyze, validate, and prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk, exploitability, business impact, and threat intelligence.

• Coordinate remediation activities with project teams, technical teams, managed service providers, and third-party vendors.

• Track remediation progress and escalate high-risk issues as required.

• Facilitate vulnerability review meetings and drive accountability for remediation commitments.

• Utilize ServiceNow to manage workflows, remediation tracking, exception management, and reporting activities.

• Generate operational and executive reporting that communicates vulnerability trends, risk exposure, remediation performance, and program effectiveness.

• Support audits, assessments, penetration tests, and regulatory reviews related to cyber security controls.

• Collaborate with Cyber Operations, Cyber Risk Management, Architecture, Infrastructure, and Application Delivery teams to ensure vulnerabilities are addressed in a manner that balances security, operational reliability, and project delivery objectives.

• Assist in validating remediation efforts and confirming closure of identified vulnerabilities.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing organizational risk and improving security posture.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Technical Attributes
Required Experience

• 7+ years of cyber security, vulnerability management, or security operations experience.

• Demonstrated experience managing enterprise vulnerability remediation programs.

• Hands-on experience with Qualys Vulnerability Management.

• Experience with Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) technologies.

• Experience with Microsoft security technologies, including:

• Microsoft Defender

• Microsoft Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)

• Azure

• Azure DevOps (ADO)

• Experience with ServiceNow workflow management and reporting.

• Experience supporting cloud security and vulnerability management initiatives.

• Experience working within large enterprise environments with diverse technology ecosystems.

• Strong understanding of vulnerability prioritization methodologies and risk-based remediation approaches.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and industry best practices, including NIST.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting utility, critical infrastructure, energy, or industrial organizations.

• Experience leveraging threat intelligence to prioritize remediation activities.

• Experience supporting security assessments, penetration testing, and audit remediation programs.

• Familiarity with security operations, incident response, and defensive security technologies.

Personal Attributes

• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with business, technical, and third-party teams.

• Capable of influencing and driving remediation activities without direct authority.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.

• Ability to communicate technical security issues in business-friendly language.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Highly self-motivated with strong attention to detail.

• Team-oriented and committed to supporting enterprise objectives while maintaining security requirements.

EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience will be considered.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 7 years of experience in Cyber Security, Vulnerability Management, Security Operations, Infrastructure Security, or a related discipline.

• Demonstrated experience working with project delivery teams and enterprise technology stakeholders.

• Experience producing executive-level metrics, dashboards, and program reporting.

CERTIFICATIONS (Preferred)
One or more of the following:

• CISSP

• GIAC Vulnerability Management (if held)

• GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)

• GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification (GMON)

• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

• Microsoft Security Certifications

• Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)

• Qualys Certified Specialist certifications

Desired Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is a hands-on vulnerability management practitioner who can bridge the gap between cybersecurity requirements and project delivery. They are comfortable engaging with technical teams, project managers, vendors, and leaders to drive remediation efforts, improve security posture, provide meaningful reporting, and ensure vulnerabilities are addressed without unnecessarily impacting business objectives.