Security Engineer - Vulnerability Management

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The work

As a Security Engineer – Vulnerability Management Specialist, you will be responsible for managing and enhancing the organization's vulnerability management program and supporting IT systems in achieving compliance necessary to pass formal Controls Assessments. You will identify, assess, prioritize, and mitigate security vulnerabilities across systems, networks, cloud platforms, and applications.

This role requires close collaboration with IT, ISSOs, Controls Assessors, development teams, and security stakeholders to strengthen the organization's security posture and ensure alignment with federal and industry standards.

You will support the collection and validation of RMF artifacts, review and refine Control Statements for accuracy, ensure systems are properly hardened, and verify that assessor documentation reflects the true vulnerability state of evaluated systems. Additionally, you will enable continuous improvement by establishing repeatable processes that help new systems achieve Authority to Operate (ATO) readiness.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and mature the organization's vulnerability management program
• Identify, assess, and prioritize vu