Vulnerability Scanning Advisor

Vulnerability Scanning Advisor

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Apex Systems is a world class technology services business that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients' digital visions.

Apex has an opportunity for a REMOTE Vulnerability Scanning Advisor. Here are the details:

Position: REMOTE Vulnerability Scanning Advisor
Location: Remote
Rate: Negotiable based on experience
Duration: 1 year

Position Description:

Our client is currently seeking a Vulnerability Scanning Advisor to join their Vulnerability Scanning Team. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting & managing vulnerability scanning tools and technologies in an enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in vulnerability and compliance scanning across multiple environments including onsite, cloud, and containers. The SME will coordinate and mentor the team's follow-the-sun support interactions and act as technical liaison and business coordinator across functional teams and stakeholder efforts to drive vulnerability and compliance scanning operational and architectural innovations for leadership visibility

Required Skills:

• A degree in Information Technology, Information Security or related major and 5+ years of direct experience in the field of cybersecurity.
• In-depth technical experience with any of the enterprise scanning tools (Nexpose, Tenable IO, Qualys, Twistlock, etc.)
• Ability to understand and consult on CIS and DISA STIG benchmarks
• Knowledge of FedRAMP, FISMA compliance methodologies
• Understanding and knowledge of OWASP tools and methodologies and security attack vectors.
• Experience in threat and vulnerability management, and penetration testing
• Experience with programming and scripting languages and frameworks (such as Python, Powershell, Splunk/Phantom, etc.)
• Good technical aptitude, problem solving and ability to quickly learn and master new topics and domains.
• Candidates must be able to work independently and demonstrate exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Understands what escalations are, and how to deal with them.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Collaborative / team player, self-driven, independent and customer-oriented
• Excellent verbal, written and communication skills
• CISSP or similar certification advantageous.

Additional Benefits:

For this opportunity, you will also be eligible for benefits through Apex for the contract period, 401K, medical/health benefits options, a W2 hourly rate, weekly pay, and direct deposit!

EEO Employer

Apex is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or