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As a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst, you will serve as the primary subject matter expert for the enterprise Qualys platform, overseeing its administration, operation, and governance. You will manage vulnerability scanning, scanner appliances, Cloud Agents, and asset data quality while ensuring high availability across global infrastructure. Your daily responsibilities include analyzing vulnerability data to identify trends, coordinating remediation with cross-functional teams like Infrastructure and Cloud, and integrating the platform with ServiceNow and CMDB systems. To succeed, you must possess expertise in vulnerability management, security operations, and tools such as Qualys, Windows, Linux, TCP/IP networking, AWS, and Azure. You will also leverage AI-assisted analytics, threat intelligence, and predictive modeling to prioritize risks. The role focuses on solving complex vulnerability lifecycle challenges by automating workflows and improving the organization's overall security posture through advanced technical leadership.
Manage the administration, configuration, and operational health of the enterprise Qualys platform.
Oversee vulnerability scanning, scanner appliances, Cloud Agent deployments, and asset data quality.
Maintain integrations between Qualys and systems like ServiceNow, CMDB, and various cloud platforms.
Analyze vulnerability data to identify trends, coverage gaps, and risks for prioritized remediation.
Utilize AI-assisted security analytics and predictive modeling to improve risk scoring and decision-making.
Partner with infrastructure and application teams to develop and execute remediation plans.
Create and maintain operational documentation, standards, and processes for the vulnerability lifecycle.
Drive automation for asset onboarding, reporting, ticketing, and scanning workflows.
What we're looking for
Expertise in vulnerability management and security operations.
Hands-on experience with Qualys or similar vulnerability management platforms.
Experience with vulnerability scanning, authenticated scans, Cloud Agents, and asset management.
Knowledge of Windows, Linux, TCP/IP networking, AWS, and Azure.
Ability to analyze vulnerability data, CVSS scores, and threat intelligence.
Familiarity with AI, machine learning, and predictive risk modeling.
Experience using Microsoft Copilot, Security Copilot, or similar AI tools for security operations (preferred).
Qualys Certifications such as VMDR, CSAM, ETM, or EASM (preferred); experience with ITIL, ServiceNow, and scripting in Python or PowerShell (preferred).
Penetration Testing
Network Penetration Testing
Python
Java
C
C++
Ruby
Shell Scripting
Perl
Burp Suite
Nmap
Nessus
OWASP Top 10
SANS Top 25
CVSS
SSL
AES
HTTP
DNS
FTP