Vulnerability Management Engineer

Leidos

Base: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00; bonus/equity: not ...
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Vulnerability scanning platforms like tenable nessus
Nist and fisma compliance framework knowledge
Enterprise patch management and hardening
Leidos is seeking a Vulnerability Management Engineer to support security objectives by identifying and remediating vulnerabilities across enterprise infrastructure and cloud environments. The role requires expertise in vulnerability management aligned with NIST and FISMA standards and involves collaboration with various teams to ensure timely remediation and compliance

Job Summary

  • This role supports SEC ISS contract objectives by identifying and driving the remediation of security vulnerabilities across enterprise and cloud environments.
  • The engineer must align all vulnerability management activities with NIST and FISMA requirements to ensure audit readiness and continuous monitoring outcomes.
  • Candidates are expected to generate leadership dashboards on vulnerability trends and support incident response activities tied to discovered or exploited vulnerabilities.

Matching Summary

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Leidos is seeking a Vulnerability Management Engineer to support security objectives by identifying and remediating vulnerabilities across enterprise infrastructure and cloud environments. The role requires expertise in vulnerability management aligned with NIST and FISMA standards and involves collaboration with various teams to ensure timely remediation and compliance.

Salary

Base: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Vulnerability scanning platforms like Tenable Nessus
  • NIST and FISMA compliance framework knowledge
  • Enterprise patch management and hardening
  • POA&M tracking and closure management
  • Risk analysis and prioritization techniques

Nice-to-have

  • Automated remediation workflow development
  • SOC operations and incident response integration
  • Federal civilian agency environment experience
  • Advanced cybersecurity certifications like CISSP
  • Scripting for vulnerability reporting automation

Key Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship only (no dual citizenship)
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 4+ years of vulnerability management experience
  • SEC Public Trust clearance eligibility
  • Experience with POA&M closure processes

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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