Job Overview
Location
7 Locations
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Cybersecurity
Date Posted
May 5, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • The Principal Vulnerability Management Engineer is responsible for building, implementing, maintaining, and supporting vulnerability management initiatives to strengthen client security posture and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- • Day-to-day responsibilities include analyzing and addressing security gaps in client infrastructure, identifying distributed systems security issues, executing technical risk assessments, performing reporting on findings, supporting audits and external exams, and leading resolution of high/critical risk findings through root cause analysis and remediation coordination.
- • Optiv Security Inc. is a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions, serving clients across industries with a focus on risk management, threat intelligence, and security program optimization. The company fosters an inclusive culture through Employee Resource Groups and supports remote work with the necessary technology and flexibility.
- • In this role, the engineer will deepen expertise in vulnerability management lifecycles, enhance technical analysis of network and device logs, develop automation for remediation workflows, and gain experience influencing security strategy through metrics, reporting, and stakeholder collaboration.
🎯 Requirements
- • 7+ years of experience administering vulnerability management systems such as Qualys, Rapid7, Tenable, Contrast, or Prisma Cloud
- • Expert knowledge of the vulnerability management lifecycle, including identification, remediation, and policy administration
- • Ability to analyze device and traffic logs with extensive knowledge of the TCP/IP protocol stack
🏖️ Benefits
- • Commitment to inclusion and belonging through Employee Resource Groups
- • Professional training resources and opportunities for skill development
- • Technology and support for productive remote work from home
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About Optiv Security Inc.
Optiv Security provides cybersecurity advisory, technology integration, and managed security services to large enterprises and government agencies. The company designs, implements, and operates layered defenses that combine strategy, risk management, identity protection, cloud security, threat intelligence, and incident response. It partners with hundreds of technology vendors to deliver vendor-neutral solutions, helping clients reduce complexity, close security gaps, and maintain compliance across hybrid environments.
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