Security Engineer

Job Title: Qualys Engineer

Experience: 6–12 Years

Location: PAN India

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and administer the Qualys platform including VMDR, Policy Compliance, and Asset Management modules
• Perform regular vulnerability scans, analyze scan results, and provide actionable remediation recommendations
• Configure and maintain scan schedules, asset groups, and reporting dashboards
• Conduct vulnerability assessments across network, cloud, and endpoint environments
• Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and security teams to drive remediation efforts and reduce risk exposure
• Develop and maintain vulnerability management processes, SOPs, and documentation
• Generate periodic security reports and metrics for stakeholders and leadership
• Ensure compliance with security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, and CIS benchmarks
• Integrate Qualys with other security tools like SIEM, ticketing tools (ServiceNow/JIRA), and CMDB
• Perform root cause analysis for critical vulnerabilities and security incidents
• Support audits, compliance checks, and risk assessments

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Qualys VMDR (Vulnerability Management, Detection & Response)
• Expertise in vulnerability scanning, patch management, and risk prioritization
• Good understanding of OS (Windows/Linux), networking, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Experience with remediation tracking and coordination with multiple teams
• Knowledge of CVSS scoring, threat intelligence, and vulnerability lifecycle management
• Hands-on experience with scripting (Python/PowerShell/Bash) is an added advantage
• Experience with SIEM tools and security monitoring solutions
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks and security standards